Pop Off, Michelangelo!

Pop Off, Michelangelo!

The high-camp musical comedy that stole the Fringe makes its limited West End debut season.

POP OFF, MICHELANGELO! tells the story of best-pals-turned-bitter-rivals Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. A bloodthirsty friar is on the hunt for homosexuals in Renaissance Italy at the exact moment when childhood friends Mike and Leo realise they both like boys. Terrified, they devise a foolproof plan to gain God’s forgiveness: they simply need to become the greatest religious artists of all time.

Can Michelangelo gaslight, gatekeep, and girlboss his way to the Vatican? Will Leonardo ever shut up about his helicopter? Featuring an original electropop score as infectious as the bubonic plague, POP OFF, MICHELANGELO! is an unhinged adventure that you won’t want to miss.

Starring RuPaul’s Drag Race UK finalist Michael Marouli as the Pope, bringing high-octane charisma and vocals sent straight from heaven to the West End stage, and returning cast fan-favourites Max Eade as Michelangelo and Aidan MacColl as Leonardo da Vinci, reprising their acclaimed roles.

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Please note: the producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist. Michael Marouli will not be performing on the following dates: 25 May, 7 June, 20 June, 22 June.

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Booking Info
  • 3rd June - 13th July
  • 75 mins
  • Underbelly Boulevard
  • Prices from £15.00

Reviews

  • The pop score is perfectly winning. Flamboyant rudeness and lyrical wit.

    - The Guardian
  • A bright and loud celebration of self love and queer joy. Camp in the best way; exciting, hilarious and highly entertaining to watch.

    - West End Best Friend
  • It burns bright and fast and leaves you wanting more.

    - WhatsOnStage
  • Spectacularly camp and full of heart, this musical is undeniably a fabulous gay night out.

    - Broadway World
  • A fantastically beautiful parody musical which will paint away your stress with absurd comedy and hilariously heartfelt power ballads.

    - Theatre & Tonic
  • A delightful tonic for our troubled times topped off with a sparkly pink cocktail umbrella.

    - Musical Theatre Review
  • Endlessly clever, fully of catchy refrains and modern pop culture references

    - The Scostman
  • Fresh. Filthy. Uplifting. 

    - The Stage
  • The whole thing bangs

    - West End Frame
  • Sensational

    - MickeyJoTheatre
  • - Corr Blimey
  • - Binge Fringe
  • - Pride Nomad
  • - One 4 Review
  • - Stage To Page
  • - Broadway Baby

Event and Ticket Information

  • Age Recommendation

    14+ (Guideline)
    Contains strong language and references to homophobia.

  • Groups Info

    10 tickets maximum per transaction on the website. Please contact box office if you wish to purchase more than 10 tickets.

  • Access Info

    If a customer requires the assistance of a personal assistant or a carer to attend, the companion is eligible for a complimentary personal assistant ticket. Free companion tickets can be booked in person, by email or over the phone.
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Upcoming Performances

Meet The Cast

Michelangelo
Max Eade
Leonardo de Vinci
Aidan MacColl
Salai
Kurran Dhand
Mother
Aoife Haakenson
Italian Chef
Sev Keoshgerian
Pope
Michael Marouli
Savonarola
Laura Sillett
Dance Captain/Understudy
Conn McGirr
Understudy
Natalia Brown
Keys
Aron Sood
Bass
Felix Barrett
Percussion
Paul J Forster

Creative Team

Book, Music & Lyrics
Dylan MarcAurele
Director
Joe McNeice
Choreographer & Intimacy Director
Sundeep Saini
Orchestrations & Musical Supervisor
Aron Sood
Costume Designer
Emily Bestow
Video Designer
PJ McEvoy
Lighting Designer
Adam King
Sound Designer
Ed Lewis
Set designed in collaboration with
Joe McNeice, Emily Bestow & PJ McEvoy
Casting Director
Sarah-Jane Price
Production Manager
James Anderton
Assistant Choreographer
Conn McGirr
Dramaturg
Rose Oser
Company Stage Manager
Daisy On
Deputy Stage Manager
Lizzie Hodge
Assistant Stage Manager
Anna Hunt
Marketing
Maidwell Marketing
Press
Kate Morley PR
Producer
Blair Russell Productions (Blair Russell, Ido Gal, Nikki Malloy, Isaid Corona, Emily Obasohan)
General Management
Paul Virides Productions

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