So Fetch, So Funny, So Much More Than Nostalgia: Mean Girls Takes Centre Stage

Written by Rebekah Rainbow

An amazing cast, incredible voices and a production full of energy, humour and heart.

It was also a wonderful trip back in time to my teenage years, when the original Mean Girls film was a firm favourite. I went along expecting the nostalgia, the laughs and all the familiar moments, but came away seeing the story in a completely different light.

The film I once watched purely for its humour now carries a much deeper and more personal message. Beneath the comedy is a really powerful exploration of identity, belonging, social norms and the pressures young people face when trying to fit in. The stereotypes, labels, social hierarchies and expectations placed on us can have such a profound impact on how we see ourselves and others. They remain just as prevalent now as they did back then.

“Max’s portrayal of …Damien was iconic – full of personality, humour and confidence…”

The performances were fantastic, with Max Gill as Damien and Georgie Buckland as Janis particularly standing out. Max’s portrayal of the iconic “too gay to function” Damien was iconic – full of personality, humour and confidence, but also a wonderful celebration of being unapologetically yourself. A reminder that we should never feel we have to hide or change who we are to be accepted. Georgie Buckland captivating her audience from the get go with her incredible voice.

I also loved the diversity of the cast. People of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds coming together, each bringing something different to the stage. It was a brilliant demonstration of the power of difference, and how much stronger and more wonderful we are when we embrace those differences rather than try to conform to one idea of what we should look like or be.

And perhaps that’s what resonated with me most. When the outside world can sometimes seem so bleak and ugly, this was a wonderfully humorous reminder that beauty really does lie within. In kindness, authenticity, individuality and the courage to be yourself.

“A genuinely feel-good production with a message that stays with you long after the final curtain.”

I went for the nostalgia and the laughs, but left with so much more. A reminder that the world doesn’t need more people trying to fit the mould – it needs more people brave enough to break it. Because ultimately, being yourself will always be more beautiful than being someone you’re not. A genuinely feel-good production with a message that stays with you long after the final curtain.

Review written by Rebekah Rainbow, edited by Katie Barr

In-article images credited to Paul Coltas. No changes were made to these images.

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