New musical Sea Witch announces complete cast and reveals new number

Exclusive: Complete casting has been revealed for Sea Witch, which will receive its world premiere with special performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

The musical is created and conceived by Kristopher Russell and Michael David Glover, with music and lyrics by Segun Fawole and a book by Glover. It is based on Sarah Henning’s novel Sea Witch and is adapted with permission of HarperCollins Publishers. Russell also directs the Drury Lane performances.

Sea Witch is a prequel inspired by The Little Mermaid and reimagines the origins of one of the sea’s villains. The story follows Evie, a witch living in a world where magic is outlawed, whose life becomes intertwined with Annemette, a mermaid with a secret of her own, leading both characters towards a turning point that reshapes their futures.

The cast includes Michelle Visage as Tante Hansa, Jay McGuiness as Iker, Natalie Paris as Evie, Mazz Murray as Queen Charlotte, Amy Di Bartolomeo as Annemette and Natalie Kassanga as Malvina.

The creative team includes choreographer Dean Lee, associate choreographer Elena Russell, orchestrator and musical producer Jeff Nang, lighting designer Joshie Harriette and casting director Peter Noden.

Rounding out the company are WhatsOnStage Award nominee Djavan Van De Fliert, while the ensemble includes Danny Bailey, Elizabeth Bright, Lucca Chadwick-Patel, Samuelle Durojaiye, Colette Guitart, Nadine Samuels, Robin Simões da Silva and Cameron Vear.

The dance company, led by choreographer Lee, features Bobby Biggs, Charlie Clowes, Sebastian Diaz, Bella Finateri, Meesha Garbett, Isabella Graham, Kye Hill, Matthew Houston, Effi Kavrazoni, Alicia-Brooke Lemur, Chennel Lovick, Rania McRae, Nicholas Michail, Lilonke Nyangwa, Kitty O’Gara, Daray Russell, Risha Tavernier, Lincoln Walsh, Pollie Jackson (swing), and Sam Jennings (swing).

Listen to Paris deliver a new number from the show:

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Listen to Bartolomeo in action, performing “They Won’t Forget Me Now (Storm)” here:

Want more? Here’s a preview of Paris performing “Tidal Wave”:

The concerts will take place on Sunday 1 March 2026, with shows at 3pm and 7.30pm, with tickets on sale below.