NEWS - MEAN GIRLS ANNOUNCE DATES AND VENUES FOR 2026 UK & IRELAND TOUR 🎀
- Sarah Monaghan
- Jun 14
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 19

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!
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