The Musical, But I'm A Cheerleader is a unique coming-of-age comedy about sexual awakening and self-realization that is hilarious, irreverent, and full of heart. This musical is based on the same-named romance comedy from 1999 and the first entire production to emerge from the Turbine Theatre at Battersea Power Station in London. Megan, an all-American high school cheerleader with the ideal life, is the protagonist of But I'm A Cheerleader: The Musical. That is until she discovers that her friends and family believe she is a lesbian and send her to 'True Directions,' a rehabilitation camp where she will be straightened up. Megan meets Graham, a gorgeous tomboy who teaches her exactly what her 'true destiny' is, at this camp, under the severe guidance of headmistress Mary Brown.
But I'm A Cheerleader: The Musical covers subjects such as conversion therapy and coming out and the difficulties that some youth confront in being their true selves. It is controversial since conversion therapy is still legal and frequently utilized in the United Kingdom and most of America. This is a comedy, but it also has a serious heart and a sharp wit.
Alice Croft dons the pom-poms and plays Megan Williams, a high school senior who is crazy about cheering. Oliver Brooks as Dad/Larry, Edward Chitticks played Jared/Rock, Damon Gould as André, Tiffany Graves as Mary Brown, Jodie Jacobs as Mom/Lloyd, Evie Rose Lane as Graham, Harry Singh played the role Jalal, Jodie Steele as Kimberly/Hilary, Aaron Teoh as Dolph, and Kia-Paris Walcott round out the cast as Sinead.
Bill Augustin wrote the book and lyrics for But I'm A Cheerleader: The Musical, which also features Andrew Abrams' music and Tania Azevedo's directing.
Moreover, the theatre itself is a fantastic setting; it was bright, vibrant, and quite enjoyable to look at. The gender-specific blue-and-pink colour scheme has been kept.
Although it's a tiny, intimate theatre, any seat in the house is going to be a wonderful seat. On the other hand, the musical's production quality is outstanding, deserving of a place on the West End and at a larger venue. The musical's actors were fantastic and sang flawlessly with exceptional vocal performance. There was someone who stood out in the play; Elvi Rose Lane, who played the main girl's love interest. She had a fantastic, really good voice.
Although there were a few alterations from the original film, they were all for the better. They made some fantastic tiny modifications that came out incredible. This musical is certainly entertaining and respectable.
It was the ideal combination of communicating a positive message about accepting diverse sexualities while also being comedic and entertaining, resulting in a great laugh.
