An encore production of But I'm a Cheerleader: The Musical returned to London's Turbine Theatre October 7 and runs through November 27.
Starring Jessica Aubrey (Bedknobs and Broomsticks) as Megan and Megan Hill (Maria Friedman and Friends—Legacy) as Graham, But I'm a Cheerleader follows all-American high school cheerleader Megan, who has a perfect life until her friends and family reveal they suspect her of being a lesbian and send her to True Directions rehabilitation camp to set her straight.
See portraits of the cast below:
Patrick Munday Dolph
Noel Sullivan
Michael Mather
Megan Hill
Ciaran Spencer
Julian Quijano
Kenneth Avery
Inez Budd
Jessica Aubrey
Ash Weir
Michael Mather
Louis Amir Hook
Josie Kemp
Freddie Love
Rounding out the cast are Louis Amir Hook (Here Comes Santa Claus) as Jalal, Kenneth Avery-Clark (Violet) as Dad/Larry, Inez Budd (Heathers) as Sinead, Georgina Hagen (Heathers) as Mary Brown, Freddie Love (Crash Course) as Mom/Lloyd, Michael Mather (Jet Set Go) as Jared/Rock, Patrick Munday (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice) as Dolph, Julian Quijano (The 12 Tenors) as André, Noel Sullivan (How To Survive an Apocalypse) as Mike, and Ash Weir (Dr Who: Time Fracture) as Kimberly/Hilary. Josie Kemp (Les Misérables) and Ciaran Spencer, in his professional stage debut, are the Super Cheerleaders. Hook and Love also cover the roles of Mike and Mary Brown, respectively.
With a book and lyrics by Bill Augustin, the work features music by Andrew Abrams and direction by Tania Azevedo. Jamie Babbit conceived and directed the original film, which featured a screenplay by Brian Wayne Peterson.
The musical first ran at The Turbine Theatre February 18–May 8. It was originally presented as part of MTFestUK at The Other Palace in 2019. But I'm a Cheerleader is presented by Taylor-Mills and Bill Kenwright in association with Adam Bialow, and by special arrangement with Lionsgate.
