Heathers: The Musical - U.K. Tour (Again!)

Lots of names I recognise and like there, with a good mix of newcomers and people who know the show inside out. Perfect Kurt and Ram too. You've got Iván Fernández González, who covered those roles before, and Jason Battersby, who really commands the stage even in the background. Looking forward to this even more now!

A show that won't cast POC as any of the Heathers apart from Duke but will cast twinks as...jocks? Make it make sense.

Will additional dates for this tour still be announced does anyone know? Wondering about a Manchester date.

Sounds great. My daughter and niece are desperate to see the tour but no Manchester dates have been announced and I'm starting to think they won't be now.

Will have to try and get to Blackpool perhaps or somewhere else not too far. Last tour seemed to sell well in Manchester so I'm suprised it's not coming here.

I saw it opening night on Wednesday, there was a slight issue with the lights at the beginning of act 2.

It’s hard for me to ever be objective about this show. I’ve seen every cast so far, I was quite surprised it is touring again so quickly but this cast are great.

Surprised no one else has commented in two months. I saw this yesterday at Storyhouse in Chester, having seen it previously at the Haymarket and then on the front row at Theatr Clwyd last year.

Was in two minds about going, but want to support a local theatre, especially as they don’t put much on in the way of drama. Loads of comedians and ‘An Audience with…’ type shows coming up, but apart from Sleeping Beauty at Christmas there’s nothing until Dear Evan Hansen in March.

Only actually booked it on the day. I’d say the theatre was slightly under half full, possibly a consequence of having two mid-week matinees. Surprised the theatre hasn’t promoted it a bit more heavily though. Esme Bowdler was on the Mamma Mia thing and is from Chester, should have got her to at least do an Instagram takeover or something.

Much younger crowd than your typical provincial mid-week matinee, including a group of school kids. A few years ago I saw girls wandering around Birmingham dressed like the Heathers, back when it was first starting to tour, so wasn’t surprised to see a few cosplaying, but there must have been quite a few other fans in given the reaction to certain moments like the Heathers’ first appearance and the chainsaw line.

I did enjoy it, clearly not as much as them, but also not as much as the other times I’ve seen it. Could be because I was mid-stalls, as I always prefer to sit as near the front as I can and never feel involved the same way if I’m not. I just felt like some of the humour didn’t land in quite the same way, which just makes it more apparent how much of it is just straight up kids bullying each other.

I did warm to it as it went on though, and however i felt about the show I can’t fault the cast. I liked Esme, was nice to see her after the Mamma Mia series, and was nice to see Daisy Twells perform since I only know her from the Cinderella cast change fiasco. Sedona Sky was great. I really liked Keelan McAuley’s performance as JD, his humour feels a little more off-beat when compared to the bigger performances around him (not a bad thing), and he’s got a nice voice, at times a bit more rock than typical MT performer. (Also rather easy on the eye.)

Most were on their feet at the end, I ended up joining them, as I did enjoy it but I’m not sure I’ll be in a rush to see it again, even if it does come nearby again.

Wow, 37 times!

I think to normal people I'm extreme, but to musical theatre people, I'm a lightweight! Some amazing stories around from the 100+ crowd. Especially for the 'big' shows like Les Mis etc. My budget restricts me but I'm approaching 40 for Heathers and also for Rent.

A running joke among my friends is that I've spent more going to Rent than paying my rent. My landlord might agree!

Funnily enough, just checked the number of times I’ve seen Heathers and there’s also a 3 and a 7 in the number. But not necessarily in the same order.

More seriously, there are plenty of fans in the triple digits.

And I’ve still never watched the filmed version of the musical. I started it on an Emirates plane until it said “edited for content”. Much as I was curious to see if anything was left, I set it aside.

I guess it’s a a genuine love and passion? Why not? If it makes you happy and you can afford it. Do what you want. No judgement here.