Awkward Productions announce star cast for The Fit Prince debuting at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
- Lisa in the theatre
- Jul 7
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Updated: Jul 27
Tove Lo, Sebastian Croft, Malte Gårdinger, Joshua Whitehouse and more join the digital cast of The Fit Prince (who gets switched on the square in the frosty castle the night before (insert public holiday here))
The latest queer romcom from Awkward Prods announces a starry video cast of Heartstopping Young Royals that’s 2 Die 4.
The Fit Prince by Awkward Productions Cast Announced
Awkward Productions today reveal a glittering line-up of video appearances for their upcoming Edinburgh Fringe spectacular The Fit Prince (who gets switched on the square in the frosty castle the night before (insert public holiday here)), playing at the Edinburgh Festival this August before transferring to London’s King Head this winter.
Whilst the story unfolds live on stage, performed by Linus Karp and Joseph Martin, a parade of multimedia guest stars will add lashings of extra sparkle, chaos and camp to the already outrageous love story.
Featuring pop royalty, cult TV stars and drag icons, this supporting digital cast includes:
Tove Lo (Grammy-nominated pop star, "Habits", “Cool Girl”, “2 Die 4”) as The Prime Minister of Swedonia – marking her first theatrical role with a delightfully surreal digital cameo
Sebastian Croft (Heartstopper, Game of Thrones, Horrible Histories) as Prince Balthazar of Bashington
Malte Gårdinger (Young Royals) as Prince Carsten of Markden
Joshua Whitehouse (The Knight Before Christmas, Poldark) as Simon, Jacob’s Fiancé
Misia Butler (Kaos, Everything I Know About Love) as Prince Henry of the United Kingdom
Jeremy McClain (Pose) as Prince Laurie of New York City
Kate Butch (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK) as Angela Merkel
Geri Allen (Operation Mincemeat) reprises her acclaimed role as The Queen of England from Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story
Julia Bender (Swedish screen actor) as Princess Tonelia
Max Lindsay as Gay Fan 3
Kate Marlais as Orphans and BAAB Vocalist
Sam Carlyle as BAAB Vocalist
This stellar line-up brings together a mostly queer and delightfully pan-global mix of talent including trans and non-binary performers, Swedish royalty (of the pop and screen variety – a fitting nod to Linus Karp’s home country and the fictional setting of Swedonia), and fan-favourite faces from some of the internet’s most beloved TV moments.
On her digital appearance, Tove Lo commented “I’m The Prime Minister of Swedonia, bitch.”
**All cast announced in this release appear via digital format only, and will not be appearing in-person.
What is 'The Fit Prince' by Awkward Productions about?
The Fit Prince (who gets switched on the square in the frosty castle the night before (insert public holiday here)) is the latest unhinged creation from Awkward Prods – the team behind cult Fringe hits Gwyneth Goes Skiing and Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story
A camp, chaotic romcom set in the fictional kingdom of Swedonia, it’s a queer parody of the holiday movie genre – with real-life couple Linus Karp and Joseph Martin (who are also getting married for real at the Festival, in front of a live audience) playing a prince in need of a spouse and the reluctant New York baker drafted in to make his wedding cake.
It’s the first time the pair have played romantic leads opposite each other on stage. The show features original music by Leland, whose credits include work with Troye Sivan, Kylie Minogue and Selena Gomez, as well as being the resident songwriter and producer for RuPaul’s Drag Race.
See it at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025:
30 July – 25 August 2025 | Pleasance Beyond
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