New musical Midnight at the Palace reveals cast

Casting has been announced for new musical, Midnight at the Palace.

Inspired by the iconic and flamboyant drag ensemble, The Cockettes, it aims to dismantle the lines between art and showbiz, politics and performance.

Described as “rebellious” and “packed full of on-your-feet numbers and raucous hilarity,” the piece is written by Brandon James Gwinn and Rae Binstock.

Starring will be Andrew Horton as Hibiscus, Baylie Carson as Sweet Pam, Gregory Haney as Sylvester, and Al Cammish as Scrumbly.

Joining them will be Al Knott as Harlow, Jordan Walker as Link, Aaron Douglas as Irving, and Becky Sanneh as Dusty Dawn.

Haney commented: “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!”

The performer added: “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 Cockettes didn’t ask for permission. They didn’t follow the 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!”

Directed and choreographed by Paul McGill, also on the creative team are set and costume designers Allen and Adcock, sound designers David Beckham and Tony Gayle,  lighting designer Adam King, musical director James Cleeve, casting director Sarah Leung, and producers Sing Out, Louise! Productions. General management is by Suzanna Rosenthal Productions.

Midnight at the Palace will play from 30 July to 24 August (not 12, 19) at Gilded Balloon in Edinburgh.