⭐ HEATED RIVALRY – THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY – UK PREMIERE ANNOUNCED ⭐
The UK premiere for HEATED RIVALRY – THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY has been announced.
Fresh from its acclaimed off-Broadway debut and ahead of an eagerly awaited run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, HEATED RIVALRY – THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY – from the writer behind Fringe hit Pop Off, Michelangelo! Dylan MarcAurele – skates into London, landing at Underbelly Soho from 7th October – 1st November 2026.
Inspired by the hit TV series about the secret relationship between Major League hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, a cast of five including ‘wine mom’ narrator Susan and a nightly scene-stealing cameo from characters like “Rose Landry” and “Ilya’s Ass” recreate the show’s main moments. Sporting a bop-infused score with songs such as ‘Big Ass, Cold Heart’ set to ballet style hockey choreography, audiences will find themselves hot, bothered and transported back to the ice rink in a camp celebration of the passionate community the show has created.
Starring Zheng Xi Yong as Shane Hollander, with Joseph Dann as Ilya Rozanov, in his onstage professional debut.
Also starring Andrew Berlin as Ilya’s Dad, Sylvie Stenson as Shane’s Mom and May Tether as the show’s narrator, Susan.
Based on the Game Changers novel series by Rachel Reid, Heated Rivalry became a cultural phenomenon when it premiered on HBO Max and Crave in November last year. Averaging 10.6 million viewers per episode in the US alone, the finale delivered more than four times the audience of the premiere week making it the most-watched scripted title acquired from another platform in HBO Max history. The show has since aired across the world including in the UK. Season 2 is due to air in April 2027.
HEATED RIVALRY – THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY debuted Off-Broadway at The Culture Club in March to great acclaim with its run already extended before opening night due to audience demand. Directed by Alan Kliffer, whose venue Asylum NYC debuted recent Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee Titanique.
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