Unfortunate - The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch

Fri 05 Dec 2025 - Sun 11 Jan 2026

The critically acclaimed parody musical, Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch returns to the Lowry for a five-week Christmas season. This splash-hit show has sold out twice previously, so get your tentacles round tickets fast!

Unfortunate dives into the story of everyone’s favourite Disney Diva, Ursula, as she gives her take on what really happened all those years ago under the sea. The legendary queer queen spills the tea in this tale of sex, sorcery and suckers!

Manchester icon Sam Buttery (Netflix Kaos, Little Shop of Horrors, The Addams Family Musical) is ‘Ursula’ alongside Miracle Chance (Fangirls, The Witches, Heathers) as ‘Ariel’, Allie Dart (The Comedy About Spies, 2:22 A Ghost Story) returning to reprise her role as ‘Sebastian’, Blair Robertson (Witness for the Prosecution, Mamma Mia) as ‘King Triton’ and James Spence playing ‘Prince Eric’. They are joined by Ensemble cast members Freya McMahon and Fionan O’Carroll.

With an original hot pop soundtrack and trademark filthy humour, it’s time to take the plunge and dive into this year’s hottest night out!

Reviews

★★★★★ ‘Wickedly Camp’ - Attitude
 
★★★★★ ‘Hilariously Naughty’ - The Upcoming
 
★★★★★ ‘Triumphant’ - The Stage
 
★★★★★ ‘One of the funniest musicals I’ve ever seen’ - West End Best Friend

Additional information

Age recommendation: 16+

 

Accessible performances

Audio Described by Caroline Burn | Thu 18 Dec 2025 at 8.00pm. Touch Tour at 7.00pm & Sat 3 Jan 2026 at 8.00pm. Touch Tour at 7.00pm.

BSL by Cheryl P Walker | Sat 27 Dec 2025 at 8.00pm. 

Lowry Festive Appeal 2025

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