Turbine Theatre
Turbine Theatre, Arches Lane, Circus West, London, SW11 8AB
Venue informationAfter workshop performances and shows as part of MTFest UK, BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER played a limited run at the Turbine Theatre.
Based on the 1999 film of the same name, starring Natasha Lyonne, and with Book and Lyrics by Bill Augustin and Music by Andrew Abrams, the satirical teen comedy follows a young girl whose malicious parents send her to conversion therapy camp for her lesbianism.
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What is BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER about?
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.
Ticket Information
Performances run from 18 Feb – 16 Apr 2022
Running Time
2 hours 25 minutes (incl 15 minute interval)
Cast & Creatives
Alice Croft (Megan), Oliver Brooks (Dad/Larry), Edward Chitticks (Jared/Rock), Damon Gould (André), Tiffany Graves (Mary Brown), Jodie Jacobs (Mom/Lloyd), Lemuel Knights (Mike), Evie Rose Lane (Graham), Harry Singh (Jalal), Jodie Steele (Kimberly/Hilary), Aaron Teoh (Dolph) and Kia-Paris Walcott (Sinead).
Tania Azevedo (Director), Bill Augstin (Book and Lyrics), Andrew Abrams (Music), Josh Sood (Musical Direction and Orchestration) Alexzandra Sarmiento (Choreographer), David Shields (Set & Costume Design), Martha Godfrey (Lighting), Christ Whybrow (Sound Design), George Reeve (Projection Designer), Pippa Batt (Costume Supervisor), Phil McCandlish (Production Manager), Raisa (Roo) Daya (DSM), Emilie Mules (ASM), Billy Parker (Assistant Director), Daniel Perry (Assistant Choreographer).
