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  • Venue Turbine Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 27 November 2022
  • Running time 2 hours 25 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 16+

The hilarious film to stage musical

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.  Based on the cult hit movie directed Jamie Babbit and with a screenplay by Brian Wayne Peterson, this musical stage adaptation has book and lyrics by Bill Augustin, music by Andrew Abrams and direction by Tania Azevedo.

But I’m a Cheerleader runs until 27 November 2022 at the Turbine Theatre.

What is But I’m A Cheerleader about?

But I’m A Cheerleader: The Musical is the story of Megan, an all-American high school cheerleader who has the perfect life.
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. 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.

Who is in the cast of But I’m A Cheerleader?

The cast for But I’m a Cheerleader stars Jessica Aubrey (Bedknobs and Broomsticks) as Megan, and Megan Hill (The Wedding SingerMaria Friedman and Friends – Legacy) as Graham.

Other cast includes Hear’Say’s Noel Sullivan (How To Survive an Apocalypse) as Mike, Louis Amir Hook (Here Comes Santa Claus) as Jalal and will cover Mike, 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 and will cover Mary Brown, Michael Mather (Jet Set Go) as Jared/Rock, Patrick Munday (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice) as Dolph, Julian Quijano (The 12 Tenors) as André, Ash Weir (Dr Who: Time Fracture) as Kimberly/Hilary, Ciaran Spencer, and Josie Kemp (Les Misérables) as the Super Cheerleaders.

Creative team

But I’m a Cheerleader has a book and lyrics by Bill Augustin, music by Andrew Abrams, and direction by Tania Azevedo.

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Venue Information

Turbine Theatre , Arches Lane, Circus West Village, London, SW11 8AB

Nearest Tube or Train: Battersea Power Station (Underground), Battersea Park (rail station)

Nearest Buses: 44, 137, 452

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Critics' reviews of But I'm A Cheerleader: The Musical

"Bright, entertaining comedy-musical" - The Guardian

"Undeniably fun" - Evening Standard

“Quirky, cracking comedy ”- The Stage

"Wonderfully camp" - Gay Times


Frequently Asked Questions

But I'm A Cheerleader: The Musical is playing at the Turbine Theatre in London
The running time of But I'm A Cheerleader: The Musical is 2 hours 25 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for But I'm A Cheerleader: The Musical are: 16+
Yes, But I'm A Cheerleader: The Musical has matinee performances on the following days: Saturday, Sunday
No, sorry, But I'm A Cheerleader: The Musical has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.