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After workshop performances and shows as part of MTFest UK, But I’m A Cheerleader receives its premiere at the Turbine Theatre. The But I’m A Cheerleader musical is based on the 1999 film of the same name, starring Natasha Lyonne. But I’m A Cheerleader tickets are available on London Theatre now.
But I’m A Cheerleader centres on Megan, an all-American high school cheerleader who seemingly has the perfect life. Everything is going swimmingly, until her friends and family grow convinced that she is a lesbian. To “cure” her sexuality, Megan is sent to ‘True Directions’, a rehabilitation camp to encourage her to become heterosexual. Life-changing revelations are discovered at camp though, and when Megan meets sexy tomboy Graham, Megan learns more about herself than she thought possible.
During the casting process for the But I’m A Cheerleader film, efforts were made to ensure a diverse cast. The film’s cast include RuPaul Charles, Dante Basco, Douglas Spain, and Clea DuVall. The But I’m A Cheerleader film has gained a cult following, and the musical adaptation looks set to do the same.
But I’m A Cheerleader made its premiere at MTFestUK in 2019, with performances staged at The Other Palace. Now, the musical moves to the Turbine Theatre for its first full-length engagement, playing at the Turbine Theatre in spring 2022.
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2 hours 25 minutes (15 minute interval)
February 18th, 2022
April 16th, 2022
Musicals
Turbine Theatre
Recommended 16+
By: Bill Augustin
Music: Andrew Abrams
Director: Tania Azevedo
Cast list: Alice Croft, Evie Rose Lane, Oliver Brooks, Edward Chittick, Damon Gould, Tiffany Graves, Jodie Jacobs, Lemuel Knights, Harry Singh, Jodie Steele, Aaron Teoh, Kia-Paris Walcott
Choreography: Alexzandra Sarmiento
Set: David Shields
Costume: David Shields
Lighting: Martha Godfrey
Sound: Christ Whybrow
“Is this even legal?” say the True Directions kids as they prepare for a simulated sex exam, the final step in their questionable conversion therapy. The teens are days away from graduating from True Directions, a summer camp which aims to help teenagers find their “true” heterosexual gender roles. While conversion therapy may seem like a wild concept, the act of “turning people straight” is still legal in many countries. So it’s important to bring sociopolitical conversations surrounding...
The full cast of the UK premiere of But I'm A Cheerleader: The Musical has been named. But I'm A Cheerleader begins previews at the Turbine Theatre on 18 February, ahead of an opening night on 23 February, and performances to 16 April. But I'm A Cheerleader: The Musical tickets are on sale now.The But I'm A Cheerleader musical is based on the 1999 coming-of-age movie of the same name. The story follows Megan, a high school cheerleader who is sent to a conversion therapy camp to "cure" her...
The Turbine Theatre will be home to the UK premiere of But I'm A Cheerleader, a brand new musical inspired by the 1999 film of the same name. But I'm A Cheerleader begins previews at the Turbine Theatre on 18 February, with an opening night on 23 February and performances to 16 April.But I'm A Cheerleader is a coming-of-age-comedy that follows high school cheerleader Megan who is sent to a conversion therapy camp by her parents. At camp, Megan meets Graham, and Megan's life path becomes clear....
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