Heathers The Musical Announces West End Cast
- therevueuk
- May 7, 2024
- 2 min read
After previously announcing their return to London's West End, Heathers The Musical has now announced the cast heading to Westerberg this summer.
This year's cast is made up of some new students as well as returning alumni, with it now opening at @sohoplace, after previously playing at The Other Palace and West End's Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Jenna Innes plays Veronica Sawyer, having previously played the role, with Keelan McAuley (Clueless) as JD. Esme Bowdler (I Have a Dream) plays Heather Chandler, Sedona Sky plays Heather Duke and Daisy Twells returns to the show, now playing Heather McNamara.
Joining them will be Lewis Asquith (Soho Cinders) as Hipster Dork, Jason Battersby (Crazy for You) as Ram Sweney, Eliza Bowden returns to play New Wave Party Girl, Jasmine Cole as Young Republicanette, Bradly Doko as Preppy Stud, Ben Fenwick as Beleaguered Geek, Iván Fernández González (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat) as Kurt Kelly, Madeleine Hargrave (Hairspray) as Midwestern Surfer Punk, Conor McFarlane (Once) as Ram’s Dad/Veronica’s Dad/Coach, Amy Miles as Martha Dunnstock, Alexander Service returns as Kurt’s Dad/Big-Bud/Principal, Lucy Sinclair (We Will Rock You) as Ms Fleming/Veronica’s Mom, Kelly Sweeney (Six) as Stoner Chick and May Tether (Gypsy) as Drama Club Drama Queen.
Heathers, based on the 1988 movie starring Winona Ryder, is the dark comedy musical of Veronica Sawyer as she befriends the Heathers, falls in love with the mysterious JD, and works her way up the social rankings of Westerberg High.
The show runs at London's @sohoplace from 22nd May until 6th July 2024, before heading out on a UK tour, with venues including Bath, Portsmouth, Cardiff, Newcastle, Milton Keynes, Chester, Sheffield, Stockton and Torquay. Further venues will be announced.
