We stumble into bustling London from Victoria Station, looking around for any clear signs suggesting which direction to take. After a couple of minutes finding the route on Google Maps, my dad, Lucy and I make our way towards the Other Palace theatre, not without coming across a tartan skirt wearing pair who could only also being seeing the show.
'Heathers' first premiered to the world in the 1988 film classic, with iconic costuming and style - blazers, scrunchies and bold patterns representing personalities, individuality and the daring of teen angst. Without spoiling the plot too much, you could compare it to 'Mean Girls', with extra sexiness, outrageousness and mania.
Admittedly, I've not got round to watching the film all the way through. I had a sleepover for my 16th birthday and chose to watch 'Heathers', but I left midway through to pick up one of my friends (whilst entertaining my other guests by leaving Netflix on). I caught the beginning and the end, but never found out how the two connected - until June 30th.
I wasn't too sure what to expect from the musical, but I was absolutely blown away by the standard of performance, vocals and composition of ALL aspects of design for 'Heathers'. It was a privilege to watch Carrie Hope Fletcher, who plays lead character 'Veronica', sing her heart out, and paired with Jamie Muscato (Jason Dean), it seemed like a match made in heaven. Each Heather, unique in her own way, was brought to life brilliantly by Jodie Steele, T'Shan Williams and Sophie Isaacs - although I wish Heather Duke had more time to redeem herself! Most iconic duo however, goes to Dominic Anderson (Ram Sweeney) and Chris Chung (Kurt Kelly), who were utterly hilarious portraying teenage boys - their fathers being almost as iconic. I can't go without mentioning Jenny O'Leary (Martha
Dunnstock), who played such an innocent, kind character and had the voice of a belting angel, hitting notes I didn't realise possible. As soon as it was over, I wanted to sit down and watch it all over again, and again, and again, until I knew it word for word. It went from being a brushed away classic to something I wanted to share with anyone and everyone (hence why I'm writing this post), and although I think it may be sold out, I believe there are still lottery tickets and competitions available for the chance to see this masterpiece. If you have the opportunity, you must - and if you're going, well, you're about to have the most extraordinary couple of hours of your life.
Added pluses of the Other Palace theatre - a HUGE range of foodie places surrounding the venue, including an on-site restaurant, a neighbouring pub, and a few minutes' walk away leads you to Wagamama's, Nandos and Zizzi's to name a few.
Perming and crimping hair is totally acceptable in this decade, right? I'll definitely need to invest in shoulder pads and a mass-murdering psycho (but cute) boyfriend. oops, was that a spoiler?
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