Broadway star will lead cast in Aberdeen performance of hit Ursula musical parody
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Orange is the New Black and Broadway star Shawna Hamic will lead the cast of critically acclaimed musical parody Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch as Ursula, opposite Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK star River Medway as Ariel at His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen from March 12-16, 2024.
They are joined by Thomas Lowe (Triton), Allie Dart (Sebastian), Jamie Mawson (Eric), Julian Capolei (Grimsby) and Corrina Buchan, Jack Gray, Jamie McKillop and Milly Willows in the ensemble.
Aberdeen Performing Arts director of programming and creative projects Ben Torrie said: “This is going to be a hugely fun, entertaining and fabulous show, and with two such fantastic performers in the lead roles it just adds to the anticipation.
"Shawna is a renowned Broadway star perfect for the role of Ursula, while River will be bringing lashings of glamour to Ariel.
"Unfortunate took the Edinburgh Fringe by storm with complete sell out runs there and across the UK and is sure to make a splash with Aberdeen audiences."
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Shawna Hamic plays Ursula. Shawn’s theatre credits include 1776 (Broadway and US national tour), The Last Ship (Broadway and US national tour), Les Miserables (US national tour), Kinky Boots (US national tour), Miss You like Hell (The Public Theater, Off-Broadway), and My Paris (Terris Theater, Connecticut).
TV credentials include Orange is the New Black, The Time Traveller’s Wife, Halston, Russian Doll, New Amsterdam, That Damn Michael Che, Bull and BRUISED.
River Medway plays Ariel. After appearing on the third season of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK, River quickly became a fan favourite.
River has since travelled the UK on various tours, including Pick’n’Mix, The Main Event and the official Drag Race UK Season three tour.
In 2021, she also briefly joined the cast as Alice in Tuckshop’s Dick Whittington (Phoenix Theatre, West End).
River continues to headline Pride events and club gigs across the country.
Most recently, she played Sister Mary Julie Andrews in Death Drop: Back in the Habit (West End and UK tour).
Tickets are on sale now from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com, phone 01224 641122, or visit the box office at His Majesty’s Theatre or the Music Hall.
