Producers Fat Rascal Theatre and Wildpark Entertainment have announced the cast and dates for the upcoming tour of critically acclaimed Little Mermaid parody musical Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch.
Led by Elliotte Williams-N’Dure (Jesus Christ Super Star, Regents Park Open Air Theatre, Hairspray, UK tour) as Ursula, the cast also includes Miracle Chance (Be More Chill, Shaftesbury Theatre and The Other Palace, The Wedding Singer, UK tour) as Ariel, Jack Gray (Badgers Can’t Be Friends, Southwark Playhouse/King’s Head Theatre, Anticlimax, Theatre503) as Scuttle, Jamie Mawson (Vulvarine: A New Musical, King’s Head Theatre/UK Tour, Beauty and the Beast – A Musical Parody) as Eric, Allie Munro (Vulvarine: A New Musical, King’s Head Theatre/UK tour, Buzz: A New Musical, Pleasance) as Sebastian and George Whitty (Hello Again, Union Theatre) as Triton.
Inspired by the story of The Little Mermaid and featuring a book and lyrics by Robyn Grant and Daniel Foxx and music by Tim Gilvin, the hit show will follow sell-out runs in Edinburgh and across the UK by making its London debut at the Underbelly Festival’s Earl’s Court location from 21 June until 16 July.
The show will then visit The Lowry in Manchester (6-10 September), MAST Southampton (13-17 September), Northern Stage, Newcastle (20-24 September) and Cast Doncaster (29 September-1 October).
Commenting on the production, book and lyric writer Grant, who also directs, said: “We’re beyond thrilled to be making our return this summer, after spending the last two years upscaling the design, expanding the show into its two fast paced and electric acts, finding our wildly talented new cast and dreaming up what we know this show has the potential to be.
“Unfortunate is brimming with the passion and persistence of a magnificent team of individuals fully committed to our vision of pure silliness, eccentricity and joy. Ursula’s lair is finally ready to welcome you back and brimming with surprises, we just need our final ingredient… you!”
The production’s musical direction is by Arlene McNaught, with choreography by Melody Sinclair, set design by Abby Clarke, costume design by Cory Shipp, sound design by Dominic Cusack and Joe Cusack, puppet design by Abby Clarke and Hugh Purves and additional casting by Pearson Casting.
The London premiere is produced in association with Underbelly.
Angela Thomas
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