We’re back for round two. Ready to ride again?
Kevin McCollum, Morris Berchard and Jack Maple are delighted to announce that celebrated British drag queen Divina De Campo will star as The Amazing Karnak in the return of the critically acclaimed Ride The Cyclone The Musical at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.
After a freak roller-coaster accident, six teenagers find themselves suspended in limbo and offered one final chance to return to life. One by one, they step into the spotlight to prove why they deserve that second chance.
Darkly comic, unexpectedly moving, and told at full tilt, this 90-minute musical is a five-star theatrical thrill ride. London — this is one ride you can’t miss.
Divina joins the previously announced St Cassian’s Chamber Choir: Josh Butler as Noel, Grace Galloway as Jane Doe, Robyn Gilbertson as Constance, Bartek Kraszewski as Mischa and Jack Maverick as Ricky, Kayna Montecillo as Ocean. The cast is completed by swings Rebecca D’Lacey and Nathaniel Purnell (also Dance Captain).
Divina de Campo is a seasoned British drag queen and singer who was crowned runner-up on the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. On joining the show Divina said: I am so excited to be joining this amazing vibrant cast for what is a hilarious and tongue in cheek musical. The songs are catchy as they come and the story is both tragic and side splitting, for the characters maybe literally! I am overjoyed to finally be on the Southwark Playhouse stage after seeing shows there and presenting more than a few awards to them too over the years!
The musical, written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, broke Southwark Playhouse’s record of most tickets sold within a 24-hour period after going on sale in 2025. It then broke its own record when this return engagement went on-sale earlier this year.
Divina De Campo will not be performing on Saturday 4th July, Saturday 18th July, Friday 24th July, Saturday 25th July, Friday 31st July, Saturday 1st August or Sunday 2nd August. The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any artist.
Ride The Cyclone The Musical is directed and choreographed by Lizzi Gee with musical direction and supervision by Ben McQuigg, set and costume design by Ryan Dawson Laight.
The band includes Ben McQuig, Jennifer Deaco, Daniel Kemshall, Hamish Barry, and Ollie Peszynski.
Southwark Playhouse Elephant, 1 Dante Place, London, SE11 4RX
Friday 19 June – Saturday 22 August 2026
Booking and full details: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/ride-the-cyclone/
