“Hercules is a heroic hit, complete with tunics, thunderbolts, and toe-tapping tunes.”
By Greg StewartJun 26, 2025Full Review
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Hercules
Theatre Royal Drury Lane · 2h 10m
Opened Jun 24, 2025 · Closed Sep 5, 2026 · Ran for 1 year, 3 months
3 Rave
4 Positive
10 Mixed
8 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics find Disney's Hercules a slick but uninspired spectacle—family-friendly and energetic with strong performances from the Muses, but lacking the wit and warmth of the animated film, with many comparing it to an expensive pantomime.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
25 reviews3 Rave
4 Positive
10 Mixed
8 Negative
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- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“‘Hercules’ is funny and fierce plus ticks all the boxes if you’re looking for a family-friendly mood-lifter.”
By Sophia A JacksonJun 24, 2025Full Review
“The two hour show is packed with one-liners that are as strong as Hercules’ fists, and just as punchy too.”
Londontheatredirect StaffJun 25, 2025Full Review
“It's not the deepest of Disney stories, but director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw invests it with terrific action-packed energy and tongue in cheek humour.”
By Bridget GaltonJun 24, 2025
“Casey Nicholaw's production packs in big tunes, gorgeous costumes, and plenty of groan-worthy laughs.”
By Olivia RookJun 24, 2025Full Review
