Mean Girls is on its UK and Ireland tour, bringing Tina Fey’s high-school comedy back on the road through January 2027.
Latest Update
28 August 2026: Mean Girls is currently playing Dublin until 5 September 2026, followed by Bristol, Crawley, Bradford, Norwich, Liverpool, Nottingham, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Wimbledon, Birmingham, Oxford, Southampton and Newcastle. Earlier 2026 dates remain below as part of the tour archive.
Overview
Direct from the West End, Mean Girls takes Tina Fey’s high-school comedy back on the road with music by Jeff Richmond, lyrics by Nell Benjamin and direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw. The tour opened in Manchester in February 2026 and continues into January 2027.
Cast
The current tour company includes Emily Lane as Cady Heron, Vivian Panka as Regina George, Kiara Dario as Gretchen Wieners, Sophie Pourret as Karen Smith, Georgie Buckland as Janis Sarkisian, Max Gill as Damian Hubbard, Ben Oatley as Aaron Samuels, Karim Zeroual as Kevin Ganatra and Joshua Elmore as Mr Duvall.
Faye Tozer appears at selected venues as Mrs Heron, Ms Norbury and Mrs George. The official tour notes that she does not appear in Bristol, Liverpool, or from Edinburgh through Newcastle, so cast availability should always be checked for your chosen venue.
Creative Team
The musical has a book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, with direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw. The wider creative team includes scenic design by Scott Pask, costume design by Katrina Lindsay, lighting by Kenneth Posner, sound by Brian Ronan, hair design by Josh Marquette, music supervision by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, orchestrations by John Clancy and dance arrangements by Glen Kelly.
Production Images
Official tour imagery will be added here once matching credited files are confirmed in the Clarissa’s Corner Media Library. Photographer and PR credits must be retained.
Dates, Tour & Venue
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin: 25 August–5 September 2026
- Bristol Hippodrome: 8–12 September 2026
- Hawth Theatre, Crawley: 28 September–3 October 2026
- Alhambra Theatre, Bradford: 5–10 October 2026
- Theatre Royal, Norwich: 13–17 October 2026
- Liverpool Empire: 19–31 October 2026
- Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham: 3–7 November 2026
- Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield: 9–14 November 2026
- Edinburgh Playhouse: 17–21 November 2026
- New Wimbledon Theatre: 24–28 November 2026
- The Alexandra, Birmingham: 14 December 2026–2 January 2027
- New Theatre, Oxford: 4–9 January 2027
- Mayflower Theatre, Southampton: 11–16 January 2027
- Theatre Royal, Newcastle: 20–30 January 2027
Earlier 2026 Tour Stops
The tour has already visited Manchester, Cardiff, Sunderland, Milton Keynes, Belfast, Glasgow, Southend, Llandudno, Canterbury and Blackpool. These dates are preserved here so the page remains a useful historical record as well as a current guide.
Tickets
Tickets are available through the official Mean Girls UK & Ireland Tour website and individual venues. Venue-specific or affiliate links can be added for current dates where appropriate.
Why See It
The tour brings the West End production around the UK and Ireland with a current company led by Emily Lane and Vivian Panka, while preserving earlier tour stops as part of the page’s archive.
Clarissa’s Review
If Clarissa’s Corner has a genuine review of the tour, it should remain a separate post and link back to this current guide.
Accessibility
Access performances and facilities vary by venue, so check the individual theatre’s access page before booking.
Practical Information
- Age guidance: 10+
- Content: mature content, strong language and themes of bullying
- Technical effects: strobe lighting, repetitive flashing lights, visual effects, theatrical smoke, haze and pyrotechnics
FAQ
Is Mean Girls touring the UK and Ireland?
Yes. The current tour continues through January 2027.
Who plays Cady and Regina?
Emily Lane plays Cady Heron and Vivian Panka plays Regina George in the current touring company.
More Theatre on Clarissa’s Corner
This is the main current tour guide. Any Clarissa’s Corner review, cast update or venue-specific ticket offer should link back here rather than replacing the tour history.
