About Deep-Heat Rivalry
Deep-Heat Rivalry is a musical at The Other Palace in London, written by Olivier Award nominee Trevor Ashley and Phil Scott. The production runs for 75 minutes and is rated 18+, blending camp comedy, parody songs, and cabaret-style staging into a spoof of professional ice hockey. The show plays for a strictly limited season in The Other Palace Studio.
The story follows Shane Hollandaise and Ilya Stroganoff, sworn rivals on the ice whose fierce public competition conceals a secret romance. As their personal and professional lives collide, the pair work through fame, competition, and locker-room drama in a show that draws on power ballads, sharp innuendo, and LGBTQ+ storytelling.
What to expect
Audiences follow Shane and Ilya through a fast-paced 75-minute show that moves between on-ice rivalry and off-ice comedy. The production features original parody songs, boundary-pushing humour, and the kind of over-the-top locker-room antics that define the genre. The writing team of Ashley and Scott bring a razor-sharp wit to each scene, keeping the tone irreverent throughout. Tickets are for the Studio space at The Other Palace, a more intimate setting suited to the cabaret-influenced staging. The show is recommended for audiences who enjoy LGBTQ+ narratives and adult comedy theatre.
The Other Palace and getting there
The Other Palace is a producing theatre in Victoria, London, opened in 2017 and operated by Andrew Lloyd Webber's foundation as a dedicated home for new musical theatre. The Studio is a flexible black-box space within the building, seating a small audience close to the action. The venue sits a short walk from Victoria station, which serves the London Underground, National Rail, and coach connections. For more shows in the area, browse The Other Palace schedule or explore the wider range of London attractions to plan your visit.