Production PhotosSee Photos of London's But I鈥檓 a Cheerleader: The Musical
Performances of the queer coming-of-age musical starring Megan Hill and Jessica Aubrey began October 7 at the Turbine Theatre.
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Michael Wiltbank
October 12, 2022
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But I'm a Cheerleader: The Musical is back at London's Turbine Theatre for a run through November 27. Get a first look at the encore production below.
Based on the cult favorite film of the same name, But I'm a Cheerleader follows Megan, an all-American high school cheerleader with a perfect life鈥攗ntil her friends and family reveal they suspect her of being a lesbian and send her to True Directions rehabilitation camp to set her straight. Starring are Jessica Aubrey (Bedknobs and Broomsticks) as all-American Megan and (Maria Friedman and Friends - Legacy) as rebellious Graham.
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鈥檚 Apprentice) as Dolph, Julian Quijano (The 12 Tenors) as Andr茅, Noel Sullivan (How To Survive an Apocalypse) as Mike, and Ash Weir (Dr Who: Time Fracture) as Kimberly/Hilary. Josie Kemp (Les Mis茅rables) 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 penned 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鈥揗ay 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.
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Ciaran Spencer, Michael Mather, and Josie Kemp in But I'm A Cheerleader
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Jessica Aubrey, Inez Budd, Louis Amir Hook, and Megan Hill in But I'm A Cheerleader
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Louis Amir Hook, Julian Quijano, Megan Aubrey, and Ash Weir in But I'm A Cheerleader
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Patrick Munday, Julian Quijano, and Louis Amir Hook in But I'm A Cheerleader
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Freddie Love and Inez Budd in But I'm A Cheerleader
The piece stars Obie Award winner Jodie Markell as propagandist filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl, whose work in service of the Nazis defined the visual identity of Adolf Hitler's Third Reich.