NEWS - MEAN GIRLS ANNOUNCE DATES AND VENUES FOR 2026 UK & IRELAND TOUR 🎀

The Plastics Are Coming to a Stage Near You!

You can sit with us! After its fabulous West End run, Mean Girls the Musical is packing up its Burn Book and heading on a fetch UK and Ireland tour starting February 2026. With its razor-sharp humour, high-energy choreography, and all-too-relatable high school drama, the musical promises to delight fans of the original film and newcomers alike.

From Screen to Stage – The Story So Far

Based on the beloved 2004 Paramount Pictures film, Mean Girls follows Cady Heron, a former home-schooled teen navigating the chaotic social hierarchy of North Shore High. When she accidentally infiltrates the school’s ruling clique – the stylish, savage Plastics – Cady’s plan to bring them down spirals into a deliciously disastrous battle of popularity, power, and pink Wednesdays.

The musical adaptation boasts a hilarious book by Tina Fey (who wrote the original screenplay), music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin. Direction and choreography come courtesy of Broadway heavyweight Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), promising a slick, sassy, and sparkling production.

A Worldwide Phenomenon

After premiering at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. in 2017 and opening on Broadway in 2018, Mean Girls the Musical has taken the world by storm. It toured the US, won over 330,000 fans during its 2024–2025 West End run, and scooped up Best New Musical at the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards. A new film version with musical numbers even hit cinemas in 2024, introducing the story to a brand-new generation.

Now, the next chapter begins – and it’s going to be so fetch.

Who’s Behind the Scenes?

This glossy production comes from a dream team of creatives:

• Set Design: Scott Pask

• Costume Design: Katrina Lindsay

• Lighting Design: Kenneth Posner

• Sound Design: Brian Ronan

• Hair Design: Josh Marquette

• Musical Supervision & Arrangements: Mary-Mitchell Campbell

• Orchestrations: John Clancy

• Additional Arrangements: Glen Kelly

  
  

Producers Lorne Michaels, Crossroads Live, and Sonia Friedman Productions are at the helm of this hotly anticipated tour.

Tour Dates – Where to Catch Mean Girls the Musical in the UK and Ireland

Here’s the list of officially confirmed venues so far. Be warned – tickets are bound to sell faster than Glen Coco’s candy canes:

📍 City	🎭 Venue	📅 Dates
Manchester	Opera House	Feb 23 – Mar 7, 2026
Cardiff	Wales Millennium Centre	Mar 10 – Mar 14, 2026
Sunderland	Empire Theatre	Apr 6 – Apr 11, 2026
Milton Keynes	Milton Keynes Theatre	Apr 14 – Apr 18, 2026
Cheltenham	Everyman Theatre	May 19 – May 23, 2026
Hull	Hull New Theatre	May 25 – May 30, 2026
Bournemouth	BIC	Jun 1 – Jun 6, 2026
Belfast	Grand Opera House	Jun 9 – Jun 20, 2026
Wolverhampton	Grand Theatre	Jun 23 – Jun 27, 2026
Glasgow	King's Theatre	Jun 29 – Jul 11, 2026
Llandudno	Venue Cymru	Jul 20 – Jul 25, 2026
Southend-on-Sea	Cliffs Pavilion	Jul 28 – Aug 1, 2026
Blackpool	Winter Gardens	Aug 18 – Aug 22, 2026
Dublin	Bord Gáis Energy Theatre	Aug 25 – Sep 5, 2026
Bristol	Bristol Hippodrome	Sep 8 – Sep 12, 2026
Crawley	The Hawth	Sep 28 – Oct 3, 2026
Bradford	Alhambra Theatre	Oct 5 – Oct 10, 2026
Liverpool	Empire Theatre	Oct 19 – Oct 31, 2026
Edinburgh	Playhouse	Nov 17 – Nov 21, 2026
Newcastle upon Tyne	Theatre Royal	Jan 18 – Jan 30, 2027

Conclusion – So Fetch It Hurts

Whether you're a die-hard fan of the original film or a musical theatre aficionado ready for some high school drama and high-octane tunes, Mean Girls the Musical is a must-see. Sharp, stylish, and full of heart, it’s a pink-drenched rollercoaster of teenage angst, iconic lines, and feel-good empowerment. Mark your calendars, grab your squad, and don’t forget… on Wednesdays, we wear pink 💕

🎟 Tickets & More Info

Tickets are not on sale yet—but the buzz is building! Keep an eye on your local venue’s website and the show’s official channels for updates on when booking opens. Trust us, this is one you won’t want to miss!