Percy Jackson Musical: Lightning Thief at Curve Theatre

0:00What's up, Leicester? This is Leicester News today, bringing you the city's fastest updates on what is happening now. The Lightning Thief, the Percy Jackson musical, is lighting up Curve Theatre right now. Adapted from Rick Riordan's hit novel by Joe Tras, with music and lyrics from Robro Kiki, it centers on teen Percy Jackson, discovering he's A. Demigod's son of Poseidon. He teams up with friends to recover Zeus' stolen Lightning Bolt and stop a godly war. The cast brings fresh energy to the roles, led by Vasco Imaz as the evolving Percy, whose ADHD turns into a strength. Kena Montessio nails the fierce Anabeth, daughter of Athena, while Cahir O'Neill, charms as Grover, the witty, sater protector. Danny Beard, from RuPaul's Drag Race UK, steals scenes as the grumpy camp director Mr. D. Families and fans alike are buzzing about the show's appeal. Suitable for ages 8 and up, it draws crowds of all ages with its fast-paced fun and heartfelt character growth.

1:00One viewer fresh to the series found the story easy to follow, despite the whirlwind plot. Production highlights include over 20 upbeat rock songs that propel the action, though they speed up in the second half. Clever industrial sets, mythical modern costumes, and sharp lighting create an immersive world from camp battles to underworld trips. You can catch this four star hit until Saturday, March 21st. Tickets range from 10 pounds to 65 pounds 50, making it a solid pick for mythology lovers. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor, see the description, Comfort. You can hear sound you can relax into, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com. Made in AI.