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BIO

Place of Birth: Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands


Training: The Ailey School, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre – Independent Study Program; Dance Theatre of Harlem – Professional Training Division

The Lion King marks Ryesha’s West End debut.

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STAGE CREDITS

Disney's Hercules Disney's Hercules
[West End]
2025
Swing (Swing)
Hadestown Hadestown
[West End]
2024
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Full Cast Set for HERCULES Final Extension at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Photo
Full Cast Set for HERCULES Final Extension at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

Disney Theatrical Group announced the full company for the final extension of HERCULES at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, with Bradley Gibson leading as the title character alongside newly announced cast members joining the production.
HADESTOWN Film Sets World Premiere at Tribeca Festival Photo
HADESTOWN Film Sets World Premiere at Tribeca Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2026

Ahead of its theatrical release, the West End filmed capture of Hadestown will hold its world premiere at New York's Tribeca Festival, taking place June 3-14, 2026.
Photos: Oliver Tompsett, Samantha Barks, and More in Rehearsal For THE GREATEST SHOWM Photo
Photos: Oliver Tompsett, Samantha Barks, and More in Rehearsal For THE GREATEST SHOWMAN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released from the brand-new stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman, based on the 2017 film, with songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Check out the photos here!
HADESTOWN Filmed West End Capture, Starring Original Broadway Leads, is Coming to Cin Photo
HADESTOWN Filmed West End Capture, Starring Original Broadway Leads, is Coming to Cinemas
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

The live, West End capture of Hadestown will be released theatrically in North America on July 24, 2026. The UK will follow at a date to be announced. Learn more here!
Listen: Gloria Onitiri Sings 'Our Lady of the Underground' in New Single From HADESTO Photo
Listen: Gloria Onitiri Sings 'Our Lady of the Underground' in New Single From HADESTOWN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026

An all new single, “Our Lady of the Underground”, had been released from Hadestown. The track features Gloria Onitiri, who performed the role of Persephone in the Original West End company. Listen here!
Video: Watch 'Great Bolts of Thunder' From HERCULES in the West End Photo
Video: Watch 'Great Bolts of Thunder' From HERCULES in the West End
by Michael Major - Nov 11, 2025

Watch a video of the cast of Disney's Hercules in London sing a new song written for the musical, 'Great Bolts of Thunder.' Written by Alan Menken and David Zippel, the song takes place before the final battle with Hades begins!
Disney's HERCULES Extends; Leslie Beehann Joins The Muses Photo
Disney's HERCULES Extends; Leslie Beehann Joins The Muses
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025

Hercules will extend its run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane until 18 July 2026 due to public demand. Leslie Beehann will join the cast to play Calliope from 8 December.
EL GRAN SHOWMAN anuncia el elenco completo con Oliver Tompsett y Samantha Barks Photo
EL GRAN SHOWMAN anuncia el elenco completo con Oliver Tompsett y Samantha Barks
by MIGUEL DE LA SOTA TOME - Oct 17, 2025

Por fin llega a los teatros una de las adaptaciones más esperadas. EL GRAN SHOWMAN aterrizará en el Hipódromo de Bristol (Reino Unido) el 15 de marzo de 2026 con una espectacular producción que durará hasta el 10 de mayo.
Full Cast of The Greatest Showman Stage Musical Revealed Photo
Full Cast of The Greatest Showman Stage Musical Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

The full cast of The Greatest Showman stage musical is here! Oliver Tompsett, Samantha Barks & more head to Bristol Hippodrome from March 2026.
Video: HERCULES Star Luke Brady Performs 'Go the Distance' Photo
Video: HERCULES Star Luke Brady Performs 'Go the Distance'
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025

Disney’s Hercules is now playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London, starring Luke Brady in the title role. Watch a video clip of Brady performing “Go the Distance” from the new West End stage production.
Video: Original HERCULES Muse LaChanze Visits West End Production Photo
Video: Original HERCULES Muse LaChanze Visits West End Production
by Michael Major - Aug 25, 2025

LaChanze, who voiced the role of Terpsichores in the Hercules movie musical, visited the West End stage adaptation. Watch a video of her greeting the Muses, including Robyn Marshall who plays Terpsichores, after the performance.
Video: Mae Ann Jorolan Performs 'I Won’t Say I’m in Love' in HERCULES Photo
Video: Mae Ann Jorolan Performs 'I Won’t Say I’m in Love' in HERCULES
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

An all new video has been released of the West End Cast of Disney’s Hercules performing ‘I Won’t Say I’m in Love’ following opening night last week. Check out the video here!
Video: Luke Brady Performs 'Go The Distance' in HERCULES in London Photo
Video: Luke Brady Performs 'Go The Distance' in HERCULES in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025

Performances of Disney's Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Check out a new video of Luke Brady, who plays the title role, singing the iconic song 'Go The Distance.'
Review Roundup: HERCULES Opens at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Photo
Review Roundup: HERCULES Opens at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025

Bless my soul! Performances of Disney's Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which will run until 28 March 2026. Check out all the reviews of the show on stage!
Photos: HERCULES is Now Playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Photo
Photos: HERCULES is Now Playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

Performances of Hercules are now underway at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which will run until 28 March 2026. Check out all new photos from the show and learn more here!
Disney's HERCULES Extends at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Photo
Disney's HERCULES Extends at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025

With previews beginning this evening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Disney Theatrical Group has announced that Hercules will extend until 28 March 2026. Learn more here!
Video: Inside HADESTOWN Live Capture Filming With Reeve Carney, Amber Gray & More Photo
Video: Inside HADESTOWN Live Capture Filming With Reeve Carney, Amber Gray & More
by Michael Major - Mar 14, 2025

Step inside the filming of the Hadestown live capture with Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Amber Gray, Patrick Page, and André De Shields. Watch the video now!
Video: Disney Drops HERCULES Music Video For 'Zero to Hero' With London's Muses Photo
Video: Disney Drops HERCULES Music Video For 'Zero to Hero' With London's Muses
by Michael Major - Mar 6, 2025

Watch the muses from the West End production of Disney's Hercules belt out 'Zero to Hero' in a brand new music video! The Muses for the new production include Candace Furbert, Sharlene Hector, Brianna Ogunbawo, Malinda Parris, and Robin Rose-Li. 
HADESTOWN to Be Filmed in London With Original Broadway Stars Photo
HADESTOWN to Be Filmed in London With Original Broadway Stars
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

The upcoming West End production of Hadestown will be filmed live at the Lyric Theatre across three performances, next month. The production will star the original Broadway cast!
Full Cast Set For HADESTOWN in London Photo
Full Cast Set For HADESTOWN in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Original cast members of The National Theatre production and the Broadway productions of Hadestown will reprise their roles for a limited run at the Lyric Theatre. Now, the full cast has been announced. Learn more here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ryesha Higgs been in?

Ryesha Higgs has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Ryesha Higgs been in?

Ryesha Higgs has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Ryesha Higgs's first West End show?

Ryesha Higgs's first West End show was Hadestown which opened in 2024

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