The original high school mean girls are back. After becoming a cult musical phenomenon with hit productions in Los Angeles, London, New York and Melbourne, Heathers The Musical has returned to the capital for a strictly limited 52-performance run at The Arts at Marble Arch. Based on the iconic 1989 film, the razor-sharp musical blends dark comedy, unforgettable songs and plenty of murderous mayhem. But has this latest London revival won over the critics? 

Here's what the reviews have to say.

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Heathers The Musical Critic Reviews

"Nearly four decades after its original setting, Heathers remains a surprisingly timely exploration of adolescence. Beneath there's a compassionate examination of loneliness, violence and belonging, which stays true to today in a world that is ever more evident of cruelty but also of the human kindness which cuts through." - The Reviews Hub

"There's no doubt that this show has already built a cult following and could perhaps go on to be the next Rocky Horror Show being rolled out around the country regularly. It undoubtedly appeals to the same audiences who love musicals such as Legally Blonde, High School Musical, Mean Girls and Clueless, and if that gets them to appreciate live theatre then we applaud it. We are sure that Heathers fans will follow the production for more fun at a town near them and that is a very good thing." - West End Best Friend

"Heathers is a gloriously easy watch: camp, energetic and witty, you are guaranteed an enjoyable night at the theatre. Yet a slightly slicker production, in a slightly more professional venue, would have helped this show really bring the big fun'. For now, simply fun' will have to do." - Theatre Weekly

"Heathers the Musical is irreverent humour in that provocative, American vein typified by The Book of Mormon. It will not appeal to all, and it is definitely not designed for a young teen audience despite a superficial resemblance to High School Musical, Clueless or other coming-of-age shows. The plot may be dark, but the music is upbeat, and the cast are enthusiastic and very talented. A good start for London's newest theatre." - LondonTheatre1

"There is always something comforting about seeing a musical you know and love for the first time in a while, and this long-awaited return trip to Heathers certainly did that. Given a chance to miss it, I looked forward to a chance to return to Westerburg High, and there is plenty here that is going to satisfy anyone who has been desperate for an overdue Heathers fix. Is this the best version of Heathers you will ever see? Definitely not. But is it still a joyous way to spend a couple of hours? Absolutely. Even in a venue that presents its own challenges, this show still manages to pack a punch, and I'm sure it will get even better as the run progresses and this cast travels with the tour." - All That Dazzles