Theatre
Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch is coming to Liverpool Playhouse
11 months ago
Prepare to be enchanted as Shawna Hamic, renowned Broadway star from “Orange is the New Black” and “1776,” makes her UK theatre debut at Liverpool Playhouse, alongside RuPaul’s Drag Race UK contestant River Medway as Ariel.
Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch will be performing at Liverpool Playhouse from Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 March.
Immerse yourself in this captivating musical parody that offers a fresh perspective on everyone’s favorite Disney villain. Joining Shawna and River are a talented cast including Allie Dart, Thomas Lowe, Jamie Mawson, Julian Capolei, and more!
In this hilariously twisted tale, Ursula shares her side of the story, offering insights into what truly transpired under the sea.
With music by multi-award-winning composer Tim Gilvin and vibrant stage design by Abby Clarke, the production promises a magical experience filled with laughter, memorable tunes, and delightful puppetry.
Shawna Hamic, the actor who plays Ursula, said:Â
“I want whoever comes to see our show to have a fantastic time. I also want to empower people to truly take pride and power in who they are. Maybe you don’t look the way ‘society’ thinks you should look, maybe you feel like you are on the outside. We want you to celebrate yourself and know that you are amazing the way you are.”
Fresh from successful runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, this smash-hit production is co-written by award-winning comedian Daniel Foxx and Robyn Grant, who also directs the show. With a revamped script and stunning production, this latest rendition promises to be bigger, bolder, and sexier than ever before!
Tickets are available now, so secure yours for an unforgettable evening of theatrical magic and mischief!