The production will run in London from the 6th February until the 5th April.
Full casting has been confirmed for the upcoming London run of the musical parody, which opened at Lowry for a Christmas season on Friday 5th December, running until Sunday 11th January.
Among those returning to the show are Sam Buttery (The Voice, BBC; Wreck, BBC; Kaos, Netflix; Little Shop of Horrors, Sheffield Crucible Theatre; The Addams Family Concert, London Palladium) as Ursula, Allie Dart (Homo Alone, The Other Palace; 2:22 A Ghost Story, Apollo Theatre) as Sebastian & others, Blair Robertson (Mamma Mia!, UK & International Tour) as King Triton & others, James Spence (Unfortunate, UK Tour) as Eric & Others and Freya McMahon (Hairspray, UK Tour) as Ensemble.
Meanwhile, joining the cast are: Julie Yammanee (Young Frankenstein, Hope Mill Theatre and Liverpool Playhouse; Jerry’s Girls, Menier Chocolate Factory) as Ariel plus ensemble members Jacob Whawell (Cilla the Musical, UK tour; Cats, Royal Caribbean) and Kelly Sweeney (Heathers, West End & UK tour; SIX, USA, Mexico and Caribbean).
Unfortunate dives into the story of everyone’s favourite Disney diva, as she spills the tea on what really goes on under the sea in this tale of sex, sorcery and suckers!
The 2026 transfer marks the musical’s fourth incarnation following two previous sold-out runs and a successful Christmas season. It will feature a brand-new set and costumes, new jokes and new characters.
Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula features book and lyrics by Robyn Grant and Daniel Foxx, with music by award-winning composer Tim Gilvin and direction by Robyn Grant. Set and costume design is by Jasmine Swan, choreography is by Melody Sinclair-Marsh, puppetry and movement direction is by Laura Cubitt. The orchestration, music production, and music supervision by Nikki Davison & Joe Davison for Auburn Jam. Sound design by Ian Dickinson for Autograph, lighting design is by Adam King, puppet design is by Mikayla Teodoro & Jasmine Swan, puppet makes is by Mikayla Teodoro, casting direction is by Will Burton CDG, production management by is 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.
To book tickets for the London run visit: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/unfortunate/