Critically acclaimed musical parody Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch has captivated the London audience and we cannot stop talking about it! We had the pleasure to see this musical and to speak with some of the stars of the show that made this performance one of the most memorable shows of this season!

Thomas Lowe did not go unnoticed in this performance. On the contrary, he was so memorable that they immediately stood out! Here is what he had to say to YASS.

Hello Tom. You are one of the main reasons to see this spectacular play! How is your experience as one of the main protagonists of Unfortunate?

What a lovely accolade! Thank you. It has been really fun and rewarding. I’m not used to making an entrance and getting an instant laugh from the audience just from my costume and character setup alone. Abby Clarke designed the costumes, which are sexy, campy, glam, glittery and hilarious. The laughs continue on through my first scene and indeed throughout the whole piece. It feels validating to be able to deliver so many great lines in such a brilliantly crafted script by Robyn Grant and Daniel Foxx. 

Do you enjoy being a part of this performance? What is the part you like most and what is the most challenging part of the role?

I do. One part I really enjoy is where I’m lamenting my struggle with my daughter Ariel to Sebastian Crab. The scene is packed full of great jokes. It’s been a new experience for me to get to drive a scene with this style of comedy writing. The most challenging part is trying to stay serious and sincere, tapping into genuine emotions, while navigating an outlandish, surreal, and campy underwater world. My character is deceived, which is heart-wrenching for him, and it takes more than twenty years to get over it. It’s challenging to access those deep levels of despair when all around me is a colourful environment of tongue-in-cheek parody. 

The performance has received excellent reviews. How do you feel about that?

I am blown away and over the moon to be nominated for an Off West End Theatre Award for my performance. This is really my first professional foray into the world of comedic acting in a book musical. My experience lies more in sung-through musicals. I feel that I largely owe the nomination to our co-writer / director Robyn Grant who guided me through how to deliver the lines and interpret the character, with a fine tooth-comb.

How would you describe the character you are playing?

Teenage Triton is a heartthrob. He likes writing poetry and rock ballads. He has an abusive father who he is scared of but not afraid to stand up to when pushed too far. He is brave and headstrong in his convictions when it comes to choosing a controversial romantic partner. He has a yearning for exploration and adventure. He wants to paint, dance, and cook. But his joie-de-vivre attitude, sadly for him, is not in line with the pressures of becoming a future king. Adult Triton is emotionally stunted. He stutters and can’t find the right words. His head is in the clouds. He is confused, gullible, extremely serious, and angry a lot, but underneath it all, still a hopeless romantic. 

What is your favourite part of the performance?

The applause I get after my big 11 o’ clock number, when I know I’ve done a great job. It’s very satisfying. Haha.

Did you expect the audience would react so positively?

I had a feeling when I first read the script that I was about to be part of something of great quality, but you never know where and how much the audience are going to laugh, if at all. It’s been really fun to get to hone and time the comedic moments to try to get them to land in the best way. The tidal wave of appreciation for our show is something I hope I never take for granted.

What is the best thing you have been told?

“Thomas Lowe played the charming, handsome and utterly moronic King Triton. Serving hilarity with every line we couldn’t get enough of the lovable idiot”

Who are your inspirations?

George Michael. Whitney Houston. Frank Sinatra. Elton John. Pavarotti. Stephen Sondheim. Alan Menken. John Williams. Mozart. 

Are you in love?

I am, with my boyfriend of nine months – completely, head-over-heels in love with him. It’s turned me into a blithering idiot, just like Triton. 

What are your future plans?

I want to move in with my boyfriend, base my life in London, and keep acting. I’ve also co-written two musicals that I would like to try to get produced in London. 

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