Barry Humphries: The Man Behind the Mask Review

Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford – until 23 April 2022

Reviewed by Antonia Hebbert

4****

Dapper in velvet jacket and pink socks, Barry Humphries takes us on a tour through his long and colourful life, beginning in the suburbs of Melbourne in the 1930s (yes, it has been a long life). Early in the show he confides that the stage feels like his safe place – it’s where he can be ‘alone at last’. And he can still work a crowd – there were moments when it felt as if he might have lost the thread of whatever anecdote he was telling, but he always caught us in the end with a laugh-aloud, sometimes shocking, punchline. Latecomers and people in the front row beware – he is still the master of the catty putdown.

With an ornate gilt-framed screen for photos and videos, an armchair, and a pianist providing occasional background music, Humphries talks about his childhood and his parents, who come across as baffled by their son, but supportive, sort-of. How could they have known that genteel mid-20th century Australia would be such a goldmine of comic material for their boy? We hear about Humphries’s early acting career, and taking Twelfth Night on a tour of small towns, where he and his fellow actors met a lot of lady mayoresses … who eventually evolved into Dame Edna Everage. Dame Edna also owes quite a lot to Humphries’s mum. It’s somehow deeply satisfying to learn that Mrs H described smart social events as ‘hats and glads’ – meaning gladioli.

In the second half we see several clips of Dame Edna, who seems to have effortlessly spanned different eras – one moment we see her with Michael Parkinson and a very young Elton John, the next she is with Charles and Camilla, and an aspiring, over-talkative MP called Boris Johnson. The one thing they have in common is that they are generally collapsing into helpless giggles under the full fire of Dame Edna’s comic genius. Clips of his Les Patterson character lead Humphries in a swift mood-change to talk about getting through alcoholism, which almost destroyed him. There are other moving moments too, such as when he talks warmly about Emily Perry, who played Dame Edna’s downtrodden companion Madge.

Barry Humphries arrived in England with just a few pence in his pocket. His life and career have been incredibly rich, with some dark material that is barely touched on here. This show must be a highly edited version, but it’s charming, clever, rude, riveting and funny. My favourite line was one about modern comedians, who – but no, you have to hear it from the man himself.

ANYTHING GOES REVIEW

EMPIRE THEATRE, LIVERPOOL – UNTIL SATURDAY 30TH APRIL 2022

REVIEWED BY MIA BOWEN

5*****

When it comes to the Golden Era musicals, Cole Porter’s Anything Goes is the ‘Crème de la crème’. It premiered in 1934 on Broadway, has been revived several times in the United States and Britain and has been filmed three times! This musical has long been a popular choice for schools and community productions. ‘Anything Goes’ docked at the Empire Theatre this week, as part of its nation wide tour, bringing with it a sense of nostalgia. This production has a mixture of timeless songs, toe tapping choreography, a wow-factor set and a larger the life assemblage of characters.

Set on a luxury transatlantic ocean liner bound from New York to London. Junior broker, Billy Crocker (Samuel Edwards) is a stowaway, in love with sweet debutante Hope Harcourt (Nicole-Lily Baisden), who is engaged to aristocratic Lord Evelyn Oakleigh (Haydn Oakley). Evangelist-turned-singer Reno Sweeney (Kerry Ellis) and Public Enemy Number 13 Moonface Martin (Denis Lawson), aid Billy in his quest to win Hope.

Leading lady Kerry Ellis stands out as Reno Sweeney, making the intense dance routines and singing, look effortless. Supporting Ellis, is Simon Callow, as Billy’s boomingly funny boss and Yale man, Elisha and Bonnie Langford as Hope’s self absorbed and status obsessed mother, Evangeline. Samuel Edwards, as Billy and Denis Lawson as Moonface, has the audience cackling, with their mistaken identities and bad disguises. The promiscuous Erma (Carly Mercedes Dyer), Moonface’s acquaintance, brings plenty of energy and cheeky chemistry to the stage and she performs one of my favourite songs of the evening, Buddie Beware.

Derek McLane’s set design and Jon Morrell’s costumes makes you feel like you have been transported to the 30’s with their vintage stage magic. The live orchestra adds to the glitzy bygone era atmosphere.

Anything Goes is a deliriously, defiantly and de-lovely Golden Age musical, All aboard!

SIX The Musical Review

Sheffield Lyceum Theatre – until Saturday 30th April 2022

Reviewed by Michelle Richardson

5*****

I was fortunate to be able to review at the wonderful, ornate, and historic Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield. This is my first visit, and maybe not my last. I was there to review the most talked about show that’s out there, the global sensation that is SIX The Musical. SIX’s reputation is obviously spreading as the theatre was packed. If you haven’t heard about it, it is a thoroughly modern retelling of the lives of King Henry VIII’s six wives. Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, it is a musical comedy presented as a pop concert. First presented at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2017 it has gone on to conquer the West End and Broadway.

After an ensemble piece, “Ex Wives”, the wives of Henry VIII decide to have a competition between themselves to see who has endured more and suffered most at the hands of Henry. Each wife takes turns telling their story, through song and dance, to find out who is going to be the winner and become the group’s lead singer.

Catherine of Aragon (Chloe Hart) was loyal to Henry but couldn’t produce a male heir. After over 20 years of marriage, he wanted an annulment and to ship her off to a nunnery. Divorced! Anne Boleyn (Jennifer Caldwell) complains about Henry’s infidelity, but after trying to make him jealous, is executed for her supposed infidelity. Beheaded! Jane Seymour (Casey Al-Shaqsy) dies just after giving birth to Henry’s only legitimate male offspring. Died! Anne of Cleves (Grace Melville) is shipped over from Germany after Henry sees her portrait. When she arrived, he was not impressed, but still went through with the marriage. Very shortly afterwards it was annulled, and she had a very generous settlement. Divorced! Katherine Howard (Jaina Brock-Patel) is only very young when she catches the king’s eye. A short while after marrying she is accused of adultery. Beheaded! Catherine Parr (Alana Robinson) is the last of the wives. Survived!

This is a story that gives The Queens a voice, they certainly didn’t then. What starts out as acts of one-upmanship, soon turns into sense of cohesion, supporting each other and thinking what could have been.

All six queens were magnificent, each remarkable in their own way. Hart had a great, powerful voice, Caldwell was hilarious with her northern accent and comments about losing her head, Al-Shaqsy delivers an impassioned touching performance. Melville plays centre stage to the most bizarre and hilarious part of the show, Haus of Holbein. This was very techno, with florescent glasses and clothing, all delivered with German accents. Brock-Patel was the pop princess, full of sass and Robinson is the icing on the already perfect cake, giving us sense of female empowerment and solidarity. The Queens are joined and accompanied on stage by the amazing all-female band, Ladies in Waiting, they had the venue rocking.

The costumes and hair were just stunning. Leather, studs, and spikes were everywhere. The costumes did have a look of Tudor but with a very contemporary twist, and I loved the little slots they had for their microphones.

What a show it was, fabulous songs, set and costumes. This show is energetic, full of sass, but poignant at the same time. I think I have learnt more about Henry VIII from this than I did at school. Perhaps they should include this show as part of the curriculum? Certainly, it would be more engaging.

At only 80 minutes long, there is no interval, it is over far too quickly, but boy does it pack a punch. I wouldn’t necessarily describe it as a musical, it certainly isn’t your traditional one that is for sure, it has the feel of a concert, with fab songs and great performances, one you wouldn’t want to miss.

If this comes to a theatre near you make sure you book early. I’ve had a look at tickets for York in October, as that is closer to home, and virtually every single ticket has been sold already! One not to be missed.

Justine Live – The “BIG” Tour Review

York Theatre Royal – Thursday 21st April 2022

Reviewed by Michelle Richardson

5*****

CBeebies superstar and children’s favourite Justin Fletcher is touring the UK with an all-singing, all dancing extravaganza and is gracing the York Theatre Royal stage for four shows over two days. He has been a mainstay of children’s television for over 20 years and is adored by generations. I was lucky enough to take my three grandchildren, ages 3, 4 and 5, a bit of a challenge on my own I must say. They were also eager to catch a glimpse of Mr Tumble, especially the youngest one.

The stalls and dress circle were packed with excited children, accompanied by parents and grandparents. Straight from the off the whole audience were engaged, counting down for Justin to appear onstage. When he did arrive on stage he got a big cheer, everyone was so happy to see him. He was joined on stage by four animated performers, Bex, Honour, Reece and Nico. They were what you would expect from children’s entertainers, excitable, full of energy and excellent support for Justin.

Full of slapstick fun, cream pies, and old favourites of “Head, shoulders, knees and toes”, “Hokey cokey” and “Music man”, much to the delight of all. Makaton was also used during the show, just like he uses on television. It was lovely to see the children getting involved in signing.

The show is 1 hour and 40 minutes long, which includes a 20-minute break. This sounds quite long for little people, but it certainly didn’t feel like it. The show managed to keep the attention of my lot and the vast majority of the audience. The first act is the longest, full of singing, rhymes, silliness, and laughter. The second act had more of a party feel to it, a true celebration.

Justin really appeared to be enjoying himself on the stage, he loves entertaining, and the children love him. He’s like a cuddly teddy. Though he didn’t slip into our favourite persona, Mr Tumble, it didn’t matter. It was great to see everyone enjoying themselves, my oldest just couldn’t sit still, he absolutely loved it, as did we all.

Justin Live only has a few more shows this Spring before returning to the stage in the Autumn. A must see for all fans of all his numerous television shows and I hope he carries on entertaining another generation of children.

FIRST LOOK: Photos for THE CHER SHOW’s Opening Night at Curve, Leicester

Images from THE CHER SHOW’s opening night at Curve, Leicester on Tuesday 19 April 2022, marking the start of the UK and Ireland tour.

THE CHER SHOW tells the incredible story of Cher’s meteoric rise to fame. Cher takes the audience by the hand and introduces them to the influential people in her life, from her mother and Sonny Bono, to fashion designer and costumier Bob Mackie. It shows how she battles the men who underestimated her, fought the conventions and, above all, was a trailblazer for independence.

The musical is packed with 35 of her biggest hits, including ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’,  ‘I Got You Babe’, ‘Strong Enough’, ‘The Shoop Shoop Song’ and ‘Believe’.

THE CHER SHOW is written by Tony Award-Winning Rick Elice and is directed by Arlene Phillips with choreography by Oti Mabuse. THE CHER SHOW stars Debbie Kurup, Danielle Steers and Millie O’Connell as Cher – Star, Lady and Babe respectively.

UK Tour of LES MISÉRABLES Announces RACHELLE ANN GO To Star As ‘Fantine’

CAMERON MACKINTOSH’S

RECORD-BREAKING TOUR OF

“LES MISÉRABLES”

ANNOUNCES

RACHELLE ANN GO

TO STAR AS

‘FANTINE’

FROM

MONDAY 16 MAY 2022

Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce that musical theatre star Rachelle Ann Go will star as ‘Fantine’ in the acclaimed UK and Ireland Tour of Boublil and Schönberg’s “LES MISÉRABLES” from Monday 16 May in Milton Keynes. Full listings below.

Rachelle Ann Go reprises her role as Fantine, having starred in the West End production of Les Misérables at the Queen’s Theatre, Sondheim Theatre and in the Asian Tour. She also starred as Eliza Hamilton in the original London company of Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre and won a What’s On Stage Award for her role as Gigi in Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre in the West End before reprising the role on Broadway and on film. Internationally she has played Ariel in The Little Mermaid and Jane Porter in Tarzan, both at the Meralco Theatre, Philippines and won the Philippines reality television series, Search For A Star.

Rachelle Ann Go joins Dean Chisnall as ‘Jean Valjean’, Nic Greenshields as ‘Javert’ Ian Hughes as ‘Thénardier’, Will Callan as ‘Marius’, Nathania Ong as ‘Eponine’, Helen Walsh as ‘Madame Thénardier’, Samuel Wyn-Morris as ‘Enjolras’ and Paige Blankson as ‘Cosette’.

The cast is completed by George Arvidson, Aidan Banyard, Will Barratt, Adam Boardman, Rebecca Bolton, Emily Olive Boyd, Olivia Brereton, Harry Chandler, Rebecca Ferrin, Aimee Good, Steven Hall, Jenna Innes, Tessa Kadler, Damian Kneale, Caleb Lagayan, Abel Law, Joseph McDonnell, Zabrina Norry, Emily Owens, Jordan Simon Pollard, Jamie Pritchard, Dean ReadRebecca Ridout and Rick Zwart.

Since Cameron Mackintosh first conceived this acclaimed new production of LES MISÉRABLES in 2009, to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary, it has taken the world by storm. It will relaunch its record-breaking tour of North America in October this year, a new tour of The Netherlands is set for early 2023 with further productions to be announced.

Boublil and Schönberg’s magnificent iconic score of LES MISÉRABLES includes the classic songs, I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Stars, Bring Him Home, Do You Hear the People Sing?, One Day More, Empty Chairs at Empty Tables, Master Of The House and many more. Several of its songs have become real life anthems of revolution wherever in the world people are fighting for their freedom. Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 52 countries and in 22 languages, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular and contemporary musicals.

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of LES MISÉRABLES is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg and is based on the novel by Victor Hugo. It has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, additional material by James Fenton and adaptation by Trevor Nunn and John Caird. Orchestrations are by Stephen Metcalfe, Christopher Jahnke and Stephen Brooker with original orchestrations by John Cameron. The production is directed by James Powell and Laurence Connor, designed by Matt Kinley inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo with costumes by Andreane Neofitou and Christine Rowland, lighting by Paule Constable, sound by Mick Potter, projections realised by Finn Ross and Fifty Nine Productions, musical staging by Geoffrey Garratt, and music supervision by Stephen Brooker and Graham Hurman.

FIRST LOOK: Rehearsal Images for the new West End production of GREASE

2022 marks 50 years since GREASE first opened on Broadway.

Starring Dan Partridge as Danny, Olivia Moore as Sandy and Peter Andre as Vince Fontaine at certain performances. Special Guest Star Jason Donovan will play Teen Angel at certain performances for 6 weeks from 29 June. 

Also in the cast are Jocasta Almgill as Rizzo, Paul French as Kenickie, Mary Moore as Jan, Jake Reynolds as Doody, Lizzy-Rose Esin-Kelly as Marty, Damon Gould as Sonny, Eloise Davies as Frenchie, Jessica Croll as Patty Simcox, Katie Lee as Cha Cha, Ronan Burns as Johnny Casino and Corinna Powlesland as Miss Lynch. Darren Bennett will play Officer Mailie and Vince Fontaine at certain performances.

GREASE originally opened in Chicago in 1971, followed by a move to Broadway in 1972, where it received seven Tony Award nominations, including one for Best Musical. The musical features beloved songs, including Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin’, Hopelessly Devoted To You and You’re The One That I Want.

GREASE is directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Dame Arlene Phillips.  

Musicals by Candlelight

A beautiful and enchanting new event comes to an iconic West End venue this Spring. Musicals by Candlelight invites you to sit back, relax and experience the world’s most beloved musical theatre compositions performed by a live string quartet in the heart of London’s West End.

Musicals by Candlelight

Wednesday 20 April 2022 – Thursday 19 May 2022

The Actors’ Church, Covent Garden, London

Book tickets here.

Discover this new series of serene candlelight concerts in London at an iconic venue. Each concert by candlelight showcases the songs of world’s greatest musical theatre composers played by a candlelight quartet of string musicians.

Featuring an exceptional repertoire of songs from shows such as Les Misérables, West Side StoryMy Fair Lady and many more, Musicals by Candlelight is the perfect way to unwind in an intimate setting with an evening of the utmost tranquillity and harmony accompanied by candlelight music.

Full Cast Announced For Premiere UK Tour Of Helen Forrester’s Twopence To Cross The Mersey

FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR

BRAND NEW TOURING STAGE

PRODUCTION OF HELEN FORRESTER’S

‘TWOPENCE TO CROSS THE MERSEY’ 

Cast features Mark Moraghan, Lynn Francis, Parry Glasspool, Jenny Murphy and Daniel Taylor 

Show will visit 15 venues nationwide during Autumn 2022

The full cast for the first major UK national tour of Helen Forrester’s Twopence To Cross The Mersey has been announced. 

Twopence To Cross The Mersey UK Premiere Tour 2022 opens this September in Wirral, a place which features heavily in Helen’s million-selling books. 

The hit stage drama has been revamped and updated as it gears up to visit 15 venues nationwide during Autumn 2022. The 9-strong cast, playing over 40 characters, has now been announced and includes five cast members who have appeared in its sister show By The Waters Of Liverpool.   

The new touring production of Twopence To Cross The Mersey is produced by Rob Fennah and Lynn McDermott for Pulse Records Limited in association with Bill Elms and Directed by Gareth Tudor Price.  

The creative team are delighted to reveal the cast Mark Moraghan, Daniel Taylor, Parry Glasspool, Jenny Murphy, Lynn Francis, Lynne Fitzgerald, Robert Hudson, Roy Carruthers, and Chloe McDonald. 

The tour opens on Tuesday 6 September at the New Brighton Floral Pavilion in Wirral and will continue through to mid-November visiting a further 14 venues in Rhyl, Stockport, Crewe, St Helens, Blackpool, Warrington, Darlington, Halifax, Croydon, Coventry, Lichfield, Bolton and Southport, before closing in Liverpool. 

Mark Moraghan will play John Forrester (Helen’s father). Mark previously played ‘Father’ in the 2007 and 2009 adaptations of Twopence To Cross The Mersey, and reprised the role in the follow-up stage drama of Helen’s book By The Waters Of Liverpool in 2018 and 2020. Mark is best known for his roles in Holby CityCoronation Street and Brookside. 

Daniel Taylor plays Mr Ferris and is also part of the Ensemble. He is an award-winning actor, producer and director, and was most recently seen on stage in Blood Brothers. Daniel appeared at Liverpool Theatre Festival 2020 in his show The Very Best Of Tommy Cooper, and returned the following year in Something About George – The George Harrison Story

Parry Glasspool will play Helen’s brother Alan. He is best known for playing Harry Thompson in Hollyoaks. He was born and raised in the Midlands, before moving to London to study for his BA Hons in Acting for Stage and Media at the University of West London. After five years, Parry made a dramatic exit from Hollyoaks in 2020 when he was murdered. 

After an open call for auditions to find Helen, Jenny Murphy was awarded the role. Jenny wowed the panel and now joins the touring production. She trained at Mount view Academy of Theatre Arts. Theatre credits include Oliver Twist, Pride & Prejudice, Merry Wives of Windsor, The Jungle Book, Cilla – The Musical, Julius Caesar, The Little Match Girl, and The Decameron. 

Lynn Francis playsHelen’s mother Celia Forrester, Roy Carruthers (Ensemble), and Chloe McDonald (Ensemble) – and all return having appeared in previous stage productions of Helen Forrester books presented by Pulse Records Limited. 

Lynne Fitzgerald plays Mrs Foster and (Ensemble),and Robert Hudson (Ensemble) complete the cast. Both are appearing for the first time in a Helen Forrester adaptation. 

Millions of people around the world know Helen Forrester’s life story told through her best-selling volumes of autobiography, Twopence To Cross The Mersey, Liverpool Miss, By The Waters Of Liverpool, and Lime Street At Two. 

Helen’s literary achievements were celebrated in 2020 when an iconic Blue Plaque was unveiled at the late author’s family home in Hoylake, a place which featured heavily in her work. 

Playwright and producer Rob Fennah explained: Twopence To Cross The Mersey is such a poignant true story and, although based in the 1930s, it tackles many scenarios people can still relate to today. It’s the main reason why it has remained so popular across the UK and around the world. Now we have our cast in place we can actually start believing we are taking the production on its first major tour after such a challenging few years for live theatre and entertainment. 

“Helen Forrester was an incredible woman, and we are proud to continue to be custodians of her fascinating stories. Some years ago Helen and I grew to be good friends, and we shared many letters and lengthy telephone conversations about her life story. There were some real gems in amongst those conversations which I have now written into this new adaptation – fascinating memories of the late author that didn’t find their way into her books.” 

Director Gareth Tudor Price added: “We’d not long opened By The Waters Of Liverpool – sister show to Twopence – when the pandemic brought everything to a standstill. But I now have the privilege to direct the first instalment which sets the scene for Helen’s life. The cast is strong, and a few already have special links with Helen’s work, so anticipation is high. We’re now counting down the months until we all gather in the rehearsal room and once again bring Helen’s work to life on stage.” 

This year’s nationwide tour of Twopence To Cross The Mersey will be followed by a tour of By The Waters Of Liverpool in Spring 2023. 

Adapted by Rob Fennah   ·   Directed by Gareth Tudor Price 

Produced by Pulse Records Limited in association with Bill Elms 

Fully endorsed by the Helen Forrester Estate 

Website:         www.twopencetocrossthemersey.com 

Facebook:       www.facebook.com/TwopenceThePlay 

‘Unfortunate’ Casting and Tour Announcement

CASTING AND TOUR ANNOUNCED FOR SMASH-HIT MUSICAL PARODY

UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH

Disney villain. Octo-woman. Plus-size icon

Presented by Fat Rascal Theatre and Wildpark Entertainment

Book and Lyrics by Robyn Grant & Daniel Foxx and Music by Tim Gilvin

Fat Rascal Theatre and Wildpark Entertainment announce casting and tour dates for critically acclaimed hit parody musical Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch opening at Underbelly Festival Earls Court from 21 June – 16 July before splashing into The Lowry, MAST and Cast Doncaster in September – things are gonna get wet.

Join everyone’s favourite Disney Diva, Ursula, as she gives her take on what really happened all those years ago under the sea. With an original hot pop soundtrack and trademark filthy humour, it’s time to take the plunge and dive in to this year’s hottest night out. 

Fresh from sell out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and around the UK the cast of ‘Unfortunate’ will be led by Elliotte Williams- N’Dure (Sylvia, The Old Vic. Jesus Christ Super Star, Regents Park. Hairspray, Uk Tour)  in the title role of Ursula along with Miracle Chance (Be More Chill, Shaftesbury Theatre & The Other Palace.  The Rocky Horror Show ,UK Tour.  The Wedding Singer, UK Tour) as Ariel, Jack Gray (Badgers Can’t Be Friends, Southwark Playhouse& Kings Head Theatre. Anticlimax. Theatre503) as Scuttle, Jamie Mawson (Vulvarine: A New Musical. King’s Head Theatre & UK Tour Beauty & the Beast- A Musical Parody) as Eric, Allie Munro (Vulvarine: A New Musical . King’s Head Theatre & UK Tour. Buzz: A New Musical, Pleasance. Waiter! There’s a murder in my Soup!, Troubadour Wembley Park)  as Sebastian and George Whitty (Hello Again, The New Union Theatre) as Triton.  

Robyn Grant – Writer of the Book and Lyrics and Director 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!” 

When Disney released ‘The Little Mermaid’ in 1989, they had no idea they were giving birth to an icon. Ursula the Sea Witch quickly took her place as the queen of Disney villains: a pop culture legend and a feminist badass. She’s loud. She’s clever. She’s a ruthless businesswoman, and oh boy. is she sexy. Sexy, and unapologetically fat.  She’s not defined by slipper-sized feet, or enchanted blonde hair, or snow-white skin. Ursula is plump, purple and proud. For the LGBTQ+ community stands Ursula, defiant against her creator and with a message for all us ‘poor unfortunate souls’: love the skin you’re in, value your voice over your body, and don’t be afraid to be a little bit nasty”  Who better to take us on a scorching trip through the problematic minefield that is Disney?

Unfortunate is produced by Wildpark Entertainment and Fat Rascal Theatre.  The London Premiere is produced in association with Underbelly. It will be directed by Robyn Grant with Musical direction from Arlene McNaught. Choreography is by Melody Sinclair, Set Design by Abby Clarke, Costume Design by Cory Shipp, Sound Design by Dominic Cusack and Joe Cusack and Puppet Design by Abby Clarke and Hugh Purves, with Additional Casting by Pearson Casting.

★★★★★ “Damn near perfection” – Theatre Weekly

★★★★★ “A must see – ready for the West End” – Fringe Review

★★★★★ “Does to The Little Mermaid what Wicked did to The Wizard of Oz” – Musical Theatre Musings

Cruella told her side, and Maleficent’s had her moment. Now the legendary queer queen is ready to spill, in this tell-all tale of sex, sorcery and suckers. 

Tickets are on sale now visit fatrascaltheatre.com/tickets and to find out more follow us on Twitter: @WeAreFatRascal / #UnfortunateMusical Facebook & Instagram: /WeAreFatRascal