Ryesha Higgs is currently appearing as Dance Captain/Swing in the Original West End Hercules the Musical, whilst also understudying Megara and the Muses.

Her theatre credits include Ensemble in the World Premiere of Disney’s The Greatest Showman, Resident Choreographer and Understudy Persephone/Fates in the Original West End transfer of Hadestown, Billie Holiday in the World Premiere of Sinatra The Musical, Ensemble in We Will Rock You Coliseum Revival, and Ensemble, Understudy Shenzi/Sarabi in Disney’s The Lion King.

Ryesha received formal dance training at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre and the Dance theatre of Harlem institutions in New York City.