Michelle Visage, Jay McGuiness, Mazz Murray among 'Sea Witch' West End cast

The all-star cast also includes Olivier Award nominee Natalie Paris (SIX), Olivier Award nominee Amy Di Bartolomeo (The Devil Wears Prada), and Natalie Kassanga (Moulin Rouge! The Musical).

Summary

• Sea Witch is a new musical inspired by The Little Mermaid
• Stars including Mazz Murray and Michelle Visage have been cast for two special performances
• The musical will be staged at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

New musical Sea Witch will have its world premiere at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in the West End with two performances on 1 March.

The all-star cast includes Drag Race star Michelle Visage as Tante Hansa, Strictly Come Dancing winner and The Wanted’s Jay McGuiness as Iker, Olivier Award nominee Natalie Paris (SIX) as Evie, Mazz Murray (Mamma Mia!) as Queen Charlotte, Olivier Award nominee Amy Di Bartolomeo (The Devil Wears Prada) as Annemette, and Natalie Kassanga (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) as Malvina.

Visage said: “Joining the production of Sea Witch fills my heart in ways I can barely put into words. To stand on a London stage, in a story this daring and unapologetic, is a dream I hold very close. This production is powerful, fearless, and brimming with talent - and I am deeply honored to be part of something so magical.”

Paris said: “It’s really special to be able to create a role in a new musical, especially when it is as exciting and dynamic as Sea Witch. I cannot wait to bring this magical show to life alongside an epic cast and team of creatives.”

McGuiness added: “It’s really exciting working on something new, and especially an amazing fantasy novel being brought to life on stage - I can’t wait to get in the rehearsal room and see what the team brings to life.”

The creative team includes choreographer Dean Lee, co-creators Kristopher Russell and Michael Glover, music and lyrics by Segun Fawole, and music production by Jeff Nang.

The soundtrack that blends "cinematic pop, dark soul, and soaring musical-theatre songwriting". Inspired by The Little Mermaid, the musical reimagines the origins of one of the sea’s most feared villains, following Evie, a witch surviving in a world where magic is outlawed.

Russell said: "With Sea Witch, we’re not just staging a story, we’re creating a new blueprint for musical theatre. Every visual, every beat, every emotional moment is crafted to push the genre forward. This is a show that will influence the way musicals are made for years to come. It is rich in story, musically dynamic and ultra modern. A big bold new musical"

Glover added: "Sea Witch challenges everything we thought we knew about heroes, villains, and storytelling. It’s daring, emotional, and unapologetic, designed to carve out a new path for modern musicals."

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Photo credit: cast of Sea Witch. (Courtesy of production)