⭐ THE DANCE PLAGUE OF 1518 – LONDON PREMIERE ANNOUNCED ⭐
The London premiere of the new contagious musical comedy THE DANCE PLAGUE OF 1518 has been announced.
Following a packed-out preview at New Wimbledon Theatre’s The Studio, THE DANCE PLAGUE OF 1518 comes to Upstairs at the Gatehouse for a strictly limited three-performance run as part of the Camden Fringe 2026.
Hamilton. Six. Cats. All musicals based on historical events.
Four struggling ‘Theatre In Education’ actors decide to cash in on this trend and stage a musical retelling of histories weirdest phenomenon – “THE DANCE PLAGUE OF 1518”.
The only catch: they know nothing about “THE DANCE PLAGUE OF 1518”.
Their ‘educational’ show tells the story of Princess Frau, who escapes the confines of her castle to Strasbourg- a depressing little village in need of a bath. She takes it upon herself to ignite a spark within the community, but unknowingly ignites the infamous ‘Dance Fever’- a deadly disco disease beyond anyone’s control.
Is a higher power at play? Will her father, King Francis, track her down? Is the Pope catholic?
All will be revealed in the first disastrous musical from Tickel & Trotman.
THE DANCE PLAGUE OF 1518 will star Finn Tickel, Sam Trotman, Harrison Macdonald-Taylor & Caoimhe de Brún.
THE DANCE PLAGUE OF 1518 will play Upstairs At The Gatehouse, London, running from 11th – 13th August 2026, with tickets on sale now.
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Tickets & more info – https://upstairsatthegatehouse.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173674012
