Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch

Show details

Categories: Comedy, Off West End, Fantasy, Musical

Audience: Suitable for 16+ yrs

Theater name: The Other Palace

Find the best seats in the house with the The Other Palace seating plan

Facilities: Bar, restrooms, cloakroom, lounge, elevator

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, accessible toilets, accessible seating, step-free access, hearing assistance

Cast & crew

• Leading roles: Sam Buttery as Ursula; Allie Dart as Sebastian and others; Miracle Chance as Ariel and others; Blair Robertson as King Triton and others; James Spence as Eric and others

• Book & lyrics: Robyn Grant and Daniel Foxx

• Music: Tim Gilvin

• Director: Robyn Grant

• Set & costume design and puppet co-design: Jasmine Swan

• Choreography: Melody Sinclair-Marsh

• Puppetry and movement direction: Laura Cubitt

• Orchestration, music production and supervision: Nikki Davison and Joe Davison

• Musical director: Sinéad Rodger

• Sound design: Ian Dickinson

• Lighting design: Adam King

Additional info

• This show is suitable for ages 16 years and above.

• Content warning: Contains strong language and sexual references. Viewer's discretion is advised.

• Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

• Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.

• Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.

• Outside food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show

Frequently asked questions about Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch

Q: How much do Unfortunate musical tickets cost?

A: Prices may change based on your choice of seats and show dates.

Q: Where is Unfortunate musical London playing?

A: The musical is playing at The Other Palace in London.

Q: How long does the Unfortunate musical run?

A: The show runs for about 2 hours, including one interval.

Q: What’s the show about?

A: This parody musical reveals Ursula’s side of the sea witch story, packed with campy humour, unexpected twists, and catchy songs.

Q: Is the musical suitable for children?

A: The show is suitable for ages 16 years and above due to adult themes and language.

Q: What are some of the popular songs in the Unfortunate musical?

A: Fan favourites include “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” “How Unfortunate,” and “Under the Waves.” You can listen to the album here.

Q: Is the musical based directly on Disney’s The Little Mermaid?

A: No. It is a parody inspired by the original fairytale and popular adaptations, told from Ursula’s perspective.

• You will receive an email confirming your purchase.
• You will receive your e-tickets via email within 3 hours from the time of the booking. You can access your tickets by clicking on the link available on the email.
• If you book tickets more than 14 days in advance, you will receive the tickets 14 days prior to the show date.
• The ticket can be presented digitally along with a valid photo ID at the entrance on the day of your visit.
• Please note most of the theatres do not allow entry post the show start time and we recommend you reach the venue 10-15 minutes early.