Your guide to the Hercules West End cast: Muses, Meg, and whole a lot of muscle
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(Updated on 19 Sep 2025)
Brace yourself, London! The gods have descended upon Drury Lane. [Disney’s *Hercules*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/hercules-tickets) storms the stage in their latest West End spectacle at [Theatre Royal Drury Lane](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/theatre-royal-drury-lane-london), promising mythic musical galore and family fun. With music by **Alan Menken**, lyrics by **David Zippel**, and direction and choreography by Broadway sensation **Casey Nicholaw**, this adaptation revives the beloved 1997 animated hit in grand Greek style.
Read on to discover the heroes, villains, and muses bringing it all to life.
### **Who plays Hercules in the West End cast?**
**Luke Brady** stars as Hercules, the super‑strong demigod on a quest to prove himself. Brady, a Grammy-nominated actor acclaimed for *The Prince of Egypt* ([Dominion Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/dominion-theatre-london)) and the RSC's *As You Like It*, steps into the role of his life - channeling that “zero to hero” arc with major gusto.
### **Who plays Meg in Hercules West End?**
**Mae Ann Jorolan** makes her West End debut as Megara, Hercules’s sassy love interest. Having originated the role in Hamburg’s production (Mar 2024 - May 2025), she carries her role across the sea - bringing charisma and all the classic one-liners we know and love to this complex heroine. Her other international theatre credits include Disney’s *Aladdin* (Stage Theater Neue Flora, Hamburg), and [*Hamilton*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/hamilton-west-end-tickets) (Stage Operettenhaus, Hamburg).
### **Who are the Muses in Hercules West End?**
The five powerhouse Muses, narrating Hercules’s journey, are played by **Candace Furbert** (Thalia), **Sharlene Hector** (Clio), **Brianna Ogunbawo** (Melpomene), **Malinda Parris** (Calliope) and **Robyn Rose‑Li** (Terpsichore). They are joined by standby muse, **Kamilla Fernandes**, solidifying an A‑team of divine vocal and gospel power backed by roots on Broadway and the West End
### **Who plays Phil in Hercules West End?**
**Trevor Dion Nicholas** takes on Philoctetes (Phil), Hercules’s wise and weathered trainer. Known for powerhouse performances in [*Hadestown*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/hadestown-tickets) and [*Hamilton*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/hamilton-west-end-tickets), Nicholas infuses the role with fiery yet witty mentorship and a soulful presence.
### **Who plays Hades in Hercules West End?**
**Stephen Carlile** embodies Hades, the comically evil, scheming ruler of the underworld. With a resume including [*The Lion King*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/the-lion-king-tickets) and [*Phantom of the Opera*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/phantom-of-the-opera-tickets), he is bound to bring devilish flair to this iconic villain.
### **Who plays Bob and Charles in Hercules West End?**
**Craig Gallivan** and **Lee Zarrett** share the roles of Pain & Panic in their Bob and Charles incarnations. Gallivan, fresh from *Frozen* at [Drury Lane](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/theatre-royal-drury-lane-london), and Zarrett - veteran of Les Misérables US tour - offer comedic chaos as Hades’s bumbling sidekicks .
### **Who is in the Hercules West End ensemble?**
The ensemble features a diverse, multi-talented cast: **Carl Au**, **Gabriela Benedetti**, **Shakara Brown**, **Damian Buhagiar**, **Kyeirah D’Marni**, **Sally Frith**, **DeAngelo Jones**, **Lucas Koch**, **Natasha Leaver**, **Michael Lin**, **Dianté Lodge**, **Louis Mackrodt**, **Mireia Mambo**, **Mia Mullarkey**, **Perry O’Dea**, **Alysha Sontae**, **Monica Swayne**, **Jon Tsouras** and **Harrison Wilde**, with **Myla Carmen**, **Barney Hudson**, **Nathan Louis-Fernand**, **Kirsty Anne Shaw**, **Ricardo Spriggs** and **Regan Bailey Walker** as Swings.
### **Who are the Hercules West End creatives?**
Leading the creative vision for *Hercules* is **Casey Nicholaw**, celebrated for his work on *Disney’s Aladdin*, who directs and choreographs this epic West End staging. He is joined by **Tanisha Scott** as co-choreographer, known for her work in both theatre and music videos. Scenic and video design comes from **Dane Laffrey** (*Once on This Island*), while costume design is a collaboration between Tony Award-winner **Gregg Barnes** (*The Drowsy Chaperone*) and **Sky Switser**. **Jeff Croiter** (*Peter and the Starcatcher*) brings his expertise to lighting design, with **Adam Fisher** handling sound. Magical stage illusions are created by special effects expert **Jeremy Chernick** (*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*). Musical supervision and orchestrations are led by Disney veteran **Michael Kosarin**, with orchestrations by **Danny Troob** (*Beauty and the Beast*) and **Joseph Joubert** (*Caroline, or Change*), and dance arrangements by **David Chase** (*The Music Man*). Completing the team are **Mia M. Neal** on hair and wigs, and **Kirk Cambridge-Del Pesche** overseeing makeup design.
### **Get ready to go the distance**
If you’re after big laughs, even bigger voices, and a heartwarming mythic journey, *Hercules* is the show to see. Don’t miss out - [book to see Hercules today ](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/hercules-tickets)and witness Disney’s latest smash-hit production.