“The musical explores themes around conversion therapy and coming out and the complications some teenagers face trying to be their authentic selves. Secondly, it will also be the first brand-new musical to premiere at The Turbine which was always our driving ambition at the theatre. This is our annual festival that shines the spotlight on the development and creation of musicals. Firstly, it is the first fully produced musical that I will stage that started life at our first MTFestUK 3 years ago. Paul Taylor-Mills, Artistic Director of the Turbine Theatre, said: “The premiere of But, I’m a Cheerleader at The Turbine Theatre is special for many reasons.
Tickets are on sale now from the Turbine Theatre website.
BUT IM A CHEERLEADER CAST FULL
Hilarious, irreverent and full of heart, But I’m A Cheerleader: The Musical is a quirky coming-of-age comedy about sexual awakening and self-realization. It is at this camp, under the strict tutelage of headmistress Mary Brown that Megan meets Graham, a sexy tomboy who shows her exactly what her ‘true direction’ is. That is, until she finds out her friends and family suspect her of being a lesbian and send her packing to ‘True Directions,’ a rehabilitation camp to set her straight.
BUT IM A CHEERLEADER CAST MOVIE
The cast features Alice Croft, Oliver Brooks, Edward Chitticks, Damon Gould, Tiffany Graves, Jodie Jacobs, Lemuel Knights, Evie Rose Lane, Harry Singh, Jodie Steele, Aaron Teoh and Kia-Paris Walcott.īringing the movie to the stage are a creative team made up of Bill Augustin (Book and Lyrics), Andrew Abrams (Music), Tania Azevedo (Director), Alexzandra Sarmiento (Choreographer) and Martha Godfrey (Lighting).īut I’m A Cheerleader: The Musical is the story of Megan, an all-American high school cheerleader who has the perfect life. The show received a glowing review from WhatsOnStage, and runs to 16 April.Originally booking to 16 April, the show has now extended to.
In the cast are Alice Croft (she/her) as Megan, Oliver Brooks (he/him) as Dad/Larry, Edward Chitticks (he/him) as Jared/Rock, Damon Gould (he/him) as André, Tiffany Graves (she/her) as Mary Brown, Jodie Jacobs (she/they) as Mom/Lloyd, Lemuel Knights (he/him) as Mike, Evie Rose Lane (she/her) as Graham, Harry Singh (he/him) as Jalal, Jodie Steele (she/her) as Kimberly/Hilary, Aaron Teoh (he/him) as Dolph and Kia-Paris Walcott (she/her) as Sinead, with Lauren Soley (she/her) as Super Cheerleader and Owen McHugh (he/him) as Super Cheerleader.
Lighting is by Martha Godfrey (they/them) and sound design by Chris Whybrow (he/him). Musical direction and orchestrations are by Josh Sood (he/him) with choreography by Alexzandra Sarmiento (she/her) and set and costume design by David Shields (he/him). This stage version, previously seen at the Turbine as part of the venue's MTFestUK in 2019, has a book and lyrics by Bill Augustin (he/him), music by Andrew Abrams (he/him) and direction by Tania Azevedo (she/her). The musical is based on Jamie Babbit's cult classic Lionsgate motion picture, which features a screenplay by Brian Wayne Peterson. Portrait photos have been released showing cast members from the musical version of But I'm A Cheerleader.
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