But I’m a Cheerleader musical to return to London from October

The musical adaptation of cult film But I’m a Cheerleader is to return to London.

The musical version of the 1999 movie was previously workshopped in 2019 as part of MTFestUK before the first fully staged production opened at the Turbine Theatre in February.

The show has now been confirmed to return to the Turbine Theatre from 7 October to 29 November 2022.

Casting for the new run is to be announced.

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. 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.

The musical adaptation has a book and lyrics by Bill Augustin, music by Andrew Abrams and direction by Tania Azevedo.

For more information and tickets, visit theturbinetheatre.com.

Paul Taylor-Mills, Artistic Director, Turbine Theatre said: “Today is a big day for The Turbine Theatre. As we prepare for the West End transfer of My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do) to the Garrick Theatre, we keep our foot on the gas at our Battersea base to ensure we remain a vital voice in the development of new work in the UK.



“Today we unveil the return of But I’m a Cheerleader: The Musical at The Turbine Theatre. We had an incredible sell-out season earlier this year and learnt a huge amount about the show we’re creating and indeed its audience. We’re committed to creating the best possible version of the show and are thrilled to have an opportunity to present it again this Autumn.”