Dylan MarcAurele’s Pop Off, Michelangelo! is set to transfer to Underbelly Boulevard Soho for a limited five-week run, following its successful season at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 and concert performances at The Other Palace.
Returning to London in a revitalised production, Pop Off, Michelangelo!, directed by Joe McNeice, opens on 23 May, with previews from 17 May, and runs until 22 June. The full cast and creative team will be announced shortly.
A smash hit at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where it received a Popcorn Award Special Mention, Pop Off, Michelangelo! is a high-camp musical comedy that tells the (somewhat edited) history of two of Italy’s greatest artists, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, as they race to create the most legendary religious masterpieces.
Dylan MarcAurele said, “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 added, “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!”
