RuPaul’s Drag Race star joins cast of Percy Jackson musical at Hippodrome

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK champion Danny Beard will be joining the cast of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical for the next leg of its UK tour, starting in January 2026.

The tour includes a run at Birmingham’s Hippodrome from Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 February, 2026.

Danny Beard said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the incredible cast and creative team of the UK tour of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, playing Mr D - who just so happens to be the God of wine and drama.

“This show truly has something for everyone, and I’m looking forward to bringing the myth, magic and mayhem to audiences around the UK in 2026!”

Based on the beloved book series - with over 180 million copies sold worldwide - Percy Jackson’s story has been adapted into both films and a major hit TV series for Disney+.

The musical first premiered off-Broadway in 2014 to rave reviews and went on to have two US tours, another off-Broadway run in 2017 and a 16-week limited run on Broadway in 2019.

The Lightning Thief made waves in the West End during its critically acclaimed, record-breaking run at The Other Palace.  

When New York City teenager Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek god, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined.

With newly discovered powers he is unable to control, an unwanted destiny and a whole textbook’s worth of mythical monsters on his trail, Percy must learn what it means to be a hero.

Tickets can be booked online or by calling 0121 689 3000.

Pictured: The cast of The Lightning Thief