Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch
★★★★★ ‘Wickedly Camp’ – Attitude
★★★★★ ‘Hilariously Naughty’ – The Upcoming
★★★★★ ‘Triumphant’ – The Stage
★★★★★ ‘One of the funniest musicals I’ve ever seen’ – West End Best Friend
Disney villain. Octo-woman. Plus-size icon.
The five-star, sold-out, splash-hit Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch returns to London for a limited eight-week run in 2026.
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!
In an all-new de-‘fin’-itive production, with an original hot pop soundtrack and trademark filthy humour, it’s time to take the plunge and get your tentacles around tickets for this year’s hottest night out!
Gather your shoal and wrap your tentacles around our exclusive groups offer!
Book 6+ tickets in price bands B&C and all tickets are automatically sucked down to just £29.50 each!
*Selected performances only, subject to availability. Please check with the Box Office at tickets@theotherpalace.co.uk.
Disney villain. Octo-woman. Plus-size icon.
The five-star, sold-out, splash-hit Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch returns to London for a limited eight-week run in 2026.
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!
Exclusive groups offer! Book 6+ tickets in price bands B&C and all tickets are automatically sucked down to just £29.50 each!
*Selected performances only, subject to availability. Please check with the Box Office at tickets@theotherpalace.co.uk.
“The theatre equivalent of a bottomless brunch – outrageously fun”- CityAM
“A show that feels truly effortless, as if these hit songs were always meant to be paired with this story… pure delight, theatrical ecstasy” – Musical Theatre Review
“Very funny, very sexy and very entertaining”- Daily Star Sunday – Edward Gleave
Main House
27 February - 5 April
Performance times:
Tue – Thu – 7.30pm
Fri – Sat – 3.00 & 7.30pm
Sun – 3.00pm
Ticket prices: £25 – £69.50
Haze, flashing lights, themes of an adult nature, strong language.
The main entrance, both our auditoriums and our bar are wheelchair accessible. We also have 2 accessible toilets. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in the auditorium. There is a Loop system and a Radio Frequency system fitted in the auditorium and there are also hearing loops available at the Box Office. Please see our Accessibility Guidance and please feel free to contact our access team access@theotherpalace.madewithweb.com should there be anything else we can do to make your visit more comfortable.
Gallery
Video
Cast
Creative Team
Robyn Grant and Daniel Foxx
Book and Lyrics
Tim Gilvin
Music
Robyn Grant
Director
Jasmine Swan
Set, Costume Designer and Puppet Co-designer
Melody Sinclair-Marsh
Choreographer
Laura Cubitt
Puppetry and Movement Director
Nikki Davison & Joe Davison for Auburn Jam
Orchestration, Music Production and Music Supervision
Sinéad Rodger
Musical Director
Ian Dickinson for Autograph
Sound Designer
Adam King
Lighting Designer
Mikayla Teodoro
Puppet Co-designer and Maker
Will Burton CDG
Casting Director
James Anderton
Production Manager
Eliza Beth Stevens
Associate Director
Beth Qualter Buncall
Costume Supervisor
Props by Eve
Props Supervisor
Nicola Thorp
Wigs and Make-up Supervisor
Allie Dart
Creative Associate
Chris Cox
Theatrical Magic Consultant
Maisie Carter
Intimacy Director
Kate Golledge
Script Consultant
Produced by Wildpark Entertainment, Runaway Entertainment, The Vaults, Stoddart Entertainment and Dianne Roberts.
Book and Lyrics: Robyn Grant and Daniel Foxx
Music: Tim Gilvin
Director: Robyn Grant
Set, Costume Designer and Puppet Co-designer: Jasmine Swan
Choreographer: Melody Sinclair-Marsh
Puppetry and Movement Director: Laura Cubitt
Orchestration, Music Production and Music Supervision: Nikki Davison & Joe Davison for Auburn Jam
Musical Director: Sinéad Rodger
Sound Designer: Ian Dickinson for Autograph
Lighting Designer: Adam King
Puppet Co-designer and Maker: Mikayla Teodoro
Casting Director: Will Burton CDG
Production Manager: James Anderton
Associate Director: Eliza Beth Stevens
Costume Supervisor: Beth Qualter Buncall
Props Supervisor: Props by Eve
Wigs and Make-up Supervisor: Nicola Thorp
Creative Associate: Allie Dart
Theatrical Magic Consultant: Chris Cox
Intimacy Director: Maisie Carter
Script Consultant: Kate Golledge
Produced by Wildpark Entertainment, Runaway Entertainment, The Vaults, Stoddart Entertainment and Dianne Roberts.
This production continues to support the new writing development fund at The Other Palace. 50p from each ticket sold on all future productions in the main house, will be allocated to a ringfenced fund specifically to support the development of new writing and emerging playwrights.
Full details of the first open call and details on how to apply will be announced later this year. See for more information here.