Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch to play at The Other Palace

Emmie Newitt 3 December, 2025, 09:00

The critically acclaimed musical parody, which will be playing during the Christmas season at the Lowry starting December 5, will feature a newer, better, naughtier, and shorter production for 2026.

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Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe in summer 2019 before a subsequent run at the Birmingham Hippodrome. The show then had two further sold-out runs, including an 11-week run at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant. The London transfer will be the show's fourth incarnation.

An irreverent, adult-humoured musical parody - Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch that reimagines Ursula’s life, showing her as a misunderstood icon rather than a villain. It shares the "real" story behind The Little Mermaid from her point of view. Gather your friends for this one hell of a beach party.

The cast for the London run is to be announced.

Unfortunate the Musical has book and lyrics by Robyn Grant and Daniel Foxx, with music by award-winning composer Tim Gilvin, direction by Robyn Grant, set and costume design by Jasmine Swan, choreography by Melody Sinclair-Marsh, puppetry and movement direction by Laura Cubitt, orchestration, music production, and music supervision by Nikki Davison & Joe Davison for Auburn Jam, sound design by Ian Dickinson for Autograph, lighting design by Adam King, puppet design by Mikayla Teodoro & Jasmine Swan, puppet makes by Mikayla Teodoro, casting direction by Will Burton CDG, production management by James Anderton and associate direction by Eliza Beth Stevens. The creative associate is Allie Dart, theatrical magic consultant is Chris Cox, intimacy director is Maisie Carter, costume supervisor is Beth Qualter Buncall and props are by Props by Eve.