But I’m a Cheerleader (London) London Reviews and Tickets
Member Reviews (41)
See it if You want a fun, fluffy musical
Don't see it if You don't like ridiculous comedy or goofing around, plenty of it in this show.
See it if You love the film
Don't see it if You are expecting a really exciting big musical
See it if you love an over the top funny show with a relevant message
Don't see it if you don't want to see anything LGBTQ
See it if you love queer representation, catchy pop and watching conversion therapy be demolished through witty dialogue and gorgeous songs
Don't see it if you're homophobic!
See it if you enjoy comedy musicals that address social issues. Very cleverly done and a total joy to watch, especially at the intimate turbine!
Don't see it if you like big productions with lots of special effects, extravagant props etc. This is a small production at the moment but expertly done
See it if Like the cult classic film Enjoy drag or anything LGBTQ+ Like musicals
Don't see it if You’re a theatre snob and dislike smaller community theatre
See it if you love the original movie, you enjoy clever satires, and want to see something that's up-and-coming.
Don't see it if you're not a fan of smaller productions.
See it if you wanna enjoy a brand new piece of Musical! It is amazing!
Don't see it if you can't get tickets anymore. Otherwise you should!
Critic Reviews (8)
"This is determinedly sunny, feelgood theatre that brings the audience with it every (slightly ridiculous) step of the way."
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Here is my review of But I’m A Cheerleader: The Musical:
But I’m A Cheerleader: The Musical is based on the cult classic film of the same name. It’s a fun teenage comedy that pokes fun at the absurdity of prejudice and conversion camps in particular, but does it do enough to bring the message home?
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I feel like I’m kicking a small, cute animal here, as this show is undeniably fun and admirable. It’s the first full production to emerge from the Turbine Theatre’s Musical Theatre Festival: I just don’t think it’s totally ready yet.
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This is a rollicking good time, but it has a serious heart and a keen wit. It's bubblegum with razor blades. Utterly irresistible.
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But I’m a Cheerleader is great fun and in several way parallels the musical Hairspray in terms of music and social message. Azevedo’s production threatens to burst off the stage several times and hopefully it will get an opportunity to do just that.
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You have to read the programme to catch just how dangerous the still legal quack therapy is, so this stuff isn’t just serious, it’s relevant...The songs are peppy and poppy, but the score lacks the 11 o’clock number that would lift a second half that flags..
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Still, this is a story that deserves attention. Gay conversion practices continue to be legal in the UK. Although the musical is rooted firmly in comedy, it shines a light on the horrors of such unethical treatments.
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But at the moment, But I’m A Cheerleader is in its tricky pubescent period. There’s a nugget of musical theatre gold at its core, it just needs to mature and hit adulthood to finally blossom.
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