Pop Off, Michelangelo! is transferring to Underbelly Boulevard in London for a limited 5 week run, following last year’s successful Edinburgh Fringe season.
Dylan MarcAurele’s camp, comedy musical Pop Off, Michelangelo! is directed by Joe McNeice, and runs in London from 17 May to 22 June 2025.
The show proved a hit at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where it received a Popcorn Award Special Mention.
MarcAurele and McNeice reunite to take you on a wild ride through Renaissance Italy, with this high-camp musical comedy telling the (somewhat edited) history of two of Italy’s greatest artists, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, as they both race to create the most legendary religious masterpieces.
Casting is to be announced.
Joining McNeice in the creative team are Choreographer Sundeep Saini; Musical supervisor & orchestrations Aron Sood; Costume Designer Emily Bestow; Lighting Designer Adam King; and Casting Director Sarah-Jane Price.
The Producer is Blair Russell Productions, with Production Manager James Anderton, and General Managers Paul Virides Productions.
Writer Dylan MarcAurele said in a statement: “I am so excited to be bringing Pop Off, Michelangelo! to London audiences, especially in such a vibrant and dynamic venue that is Underbelly Boulevard Soho. With the vision of director Joe McNeice and the brilliant Blair Russell at the helm, this camp artistic rivalry promises over-the-top drama and uplifting singable anthems. It’s a love letter to artistic ambition, queer identity, and a wildly inaccurate version of history. Expect electropop bangers, and a whole lot of divine intervention (or lack thereof). It’s ridiculous and heartfelt, and most importantly, a whole lot of fun.”
Director Joe McNeice said: “I’m delighted to be directing Dylan MarcAurele’s fabulous and hilarious Pop Off, Michelangelo! and to bring this absolute celebration of a show to the heart of Soho, right where it belongs!”
Pop Off, Michelangelo! is playing at Underbelly Boulevard from 17 May to 22 June 2025.
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