The cast has been revealed for the world premiere of Midnight at the Palace, a rebellious new musical inspired by the legendary drag ensemble The Cockettes.
Running at Gilded Balloon Patter House (Big Yin) from 30th July to 24th August 2025 (excluding 12th and 19th), the show promises a riotous celebration of radical joy and glitter-encrusted anarchy.
Leading the cast is Andrew Horton (Jupiter’s Legacy, Netflix) as Hibiscus, alongside Baylie Carson (Mean Girls: The Musical) as Sweet Pam, Gregory Haney (Hamilton) as Sylvester, and Al Cammish (West Side Story) as Scrumbly.
Also joining the ensemble are Al Knott (Starlight Express) as Harlow, Jordan Walker (Peter Pan) as Link, Aaron Douglas (The Lion Inside) as Irving, and Becky Sanneh (House of Cleopatra) as Dusty Dawn.
Gregory Haney shared his excitement:
“I couldn’t be more thrilled to be part of this glitter bomb of a show. We’re diving headfirst into the wild, fearless world of THE original counterculture trailblazers The Cockettes!!! For me this isn’t just a musical. It’s a rhinestone-studded celebration of radical joy, rebellion, and chosen family. What makes this show hit different is its heart. The cast and creative team pour real soul into the chaos. Rae Binstock’s script captures the raw, unfiltered spirit of a group that redefined gender, art, and identity. Paul McGill directs like a live wire!! His vision oozes with unpredictability and purpose, letting the story breathe and the characters burn bright. AND original score by Brandon James Gwinn which has some dangerously catchy songs impossible to forget. The Cockettes didn’t ask for permission. They didn’t follow rules. They built a world where anyone bold enough to be seen could belong. Now we’re taking that riotous, glitter-soaked spirit to the Gilded Balloon, and it won’t be the same after!! Dress code: Glitter and grins. You bring the sparkle, I’ll bring the sass!!!”
The creative team includes director and choreographer Paul McGill, with music and lyrics by Brandon James Gwinn and book by Rae Binstock.
Set and costume design is by Allen and Adcock, lighting by Adam King, and sound design by David Beckham and Tony Gayle. James Cleeve serves as Musical Director.
Produced by Sing Out, Louise! Productions and managed by Suzanna Rosenthal Productions, Midnight at the Palace is a dazzling tribute to the queens who came before.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
