A major new musical, Sea Witch, will receive its world premiere at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane with two special performances on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 3pm and 7.30pm. Tickets are now on sale at lwtheatres.co.uk.
The all-star cast includes Drag Race icon Michelle Visage as Tante Hansa, Strictly Come Dancing winner and The Wanted’s Jay McGuiness as Iker, Olivier Award nominee Natalie Paris as Evie, Mamma Mia!’s Mazz Murray as Queen Charlotte, Amy Di Bartolomeo as Annemette and Moulin Rouge! leading lady Natalie Kassanga as Malvina.
Michelle 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.”
Natalie Paris added: “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.”
Jay McGuiness said: “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.”
Directed and co-created by Kristopher Russell, Sea Witch features choreography by Dean Lee, best known for his work with Janet Jackson, and a book by Michael David Glover. Music and lyrics are by Segun Fawole with music production by Jeff Nang.
Based on the novel by Sarah Henning and adapted with permission of HarperCollins Publishers, Sea Witch reimagines the origins of one of the sea’s most feared villains. A prequel inspired by The Little Mermaid, it follows Evie, a witch surviving in a world where magic is outlawed, and Annemette, a mermaid with a dangerous secret.
Kristopher 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.”
Michael 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.”
Dean Lee said: “With Sea Witch, I’ve been exploring a completely fresh movement language for theatre – something born from years of experience, instinct, and deep love for storytelling through the body. My hope is that audiences don’t just watch the choreography – they feel it, live inside it and experience theatre in a way that feels new, emotional and deeply human.”
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
