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  • Venue The Other Palace, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 5 April 2026
  • Running time 2 hours (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 16+

Get tickets to Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch at The Other Palace Theatre London.

Musical parody Unfortunate is back in London following acclaimed seasons in Edinburgh, Birmingham, Manchester and London.

Join everyone’s favourite Disney Diva, Ursula from The Little Mermaid, as she gives her take on what really happened all those years ago under the sea.

A fabulous cast includes Sam Buttery (The Voice) as Ursula, and Julie Yammanee (Young Frankenstein) as Ariel.

Cruella told her side, and Maleficent’s had her moment… Now the legendary sea witch is ready to spill in this tell-all tale of sex, sorcery and suckers – a laugh-a-minute dive through Ursula’s backstory filled with a filthy pop soundtrack, much-loved characters as you’ve never seen them before and enough (eco-friendly) glitter to keep you sparkling all the way home. Gather up your merfriends; it’s going to be one hell of a beach party.

Newer, better, ruder and shorter – this hilarious parody musical has an original hot pop soundtrack and trademark filthy humour, so it’s time to take the plunge and dive into this year’s hottest night out!

Unfortunate is playing at The Other Palace Theatre in London from 6 February to 5 April 2026.

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Unfortunate: The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch?

Starring:

  • Sam Buttery as Ursula
  • Julie Yammanee as Ariel
  • Allie Dart as Sebastian & others
  • Blair Robertson as King Triton & others
  • James Spence as Eric & Others
  • The Ensemble features Freya McMahon, Jacob Whawell and Kelly Sweeney

Who are the creative team of Unfortunate: The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch?

  • Book & Lyrics: Robyn Grant and Daniel Foxx

  • Music: Tim Gilvin

  • Director: Robyn Grant

  • Set & Costume Design: Jasmine Swan

  • Choreography: Melody Sinclair-Marsh

  • Puppetry & Movement Direction: Laura Cubitt

  • Orchestration, Music Production & Music Supervision: Nikki Davison & Joe Davison for Auburn Jam

  • Sound Design: Ian Dickinson for Autograph

  • Lighting Design: Adam King

  • Puppet Design: Mikayla Teodoro & Jasmine Swan

  • Puppet Co-designer and maker: Mikayla Teodoro

  • Casting Direction: Will Burton CDG

  • Production Management: James Anderton

  • Associate Director: Eliza Beth Stevens

  • Creative Associate: Allie Dart

  • Theatrical Magic Consultant: Chris Cox

  • Intimacy Director: Maisie Carter

  • Costume Supervisor: Beth Qualter Buncall

  • Props: Props by Eve

Important Notes

Content guidance: This production contains strong language, partial nudity, adult references, scenes of a sexual nature, flashing lights, haze, and loud noises.

Venue Information

The Other Palace , 12 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5JA

Nearest Tube or Train: Victoria (Victoria line, District line, Circle line)

Nearest Buses: 16, 38, 52, 73, 82, 42, 148

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Critics' reviews of Unfortunate: The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch

★★★★ "Ridiculously enjoyable" - The Times (Previous production)

★★★★ "A loving homage larded with knowing humour" - What's On Stage (Previous production)

★★★★★ "Triumphant" - The Stage (Previous production)

★★★★★ "Hilariously camp fun" - Attitude (Previous production)

★★★★★ "One of the funniest musicals we’ve ever seen" - West End Best Friend (Previous production)

Also see: Unfortunate: The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Unfortunate: The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch is playing at the The Other Palace in London
The running time of Unfortunate: The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch is 2 hours (including interval)
The age recommendations for Unfortunate: The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch are: 16+
Yes, Unfortunate: The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch has matinee performances on the following days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
No, sorry, Unfortunate: The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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