The New Theatre Peterborough in Cambridgeshire is hosting a stage production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical starting on March 3, 2026. The show features Danny Beard, who won the fourth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, in the role of Mr. D, the grumpy director of a camp for children who are half-god.
The story is based on the popular book series by Rick Riordan and follows a teenager named Percy Jackson as he discovers his true identity and goes on a quest to prevent a war between Greek gods. This production marks the first time the musical has toured across the country, featuring a rock-style soundtrack written by Rob Rokicki and a script by Joe Tracz.
According to Landmark Theatres, tickets for the show start at £18.50, while tickets for school groups are available for £15.00. The performance is recommended for families with children aged eight and older and has a running time of approximately two hours and 10 minutes, which includes a 20-minute interval.
The musical will remain at the city-centre theatre for a five-day run, with the final performance taking place on March 7, 2026. This stop in Peterborough is part of a wider tour that includes other cities such as Manchester and Birmingham.
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