New casting announced for HEATHERS at The Other Palace

Photo credit: Pamela Raith

With the summer vacation fast approaching and the last graduation caps thrown, a new class is being ushered in at Westerberg High. Being called for registration are Jasmine Beel (Heather McNamara), Robin Hayward (Kurt Kelly), Daniel Robinson (Kurt’s Dad/Veronica’s Dad/Principle Gowen), Lewis Asquith (Hipster Dork/Officer), Joe Boyle (Beleaguered Geek), Daisy Twells (New Wave Party Girl) and Jacob Young (Preppy Stud/Officer).

From Beleaguered Geek to hanging out with a slushie at the local 7/11, Benjamin Karran will officially be taking on the role of Jason ‘J.D’ Dean from 28 June.

They are joined by continuing cast members Ailsa Davidson (Veronica Sawyer), Simon Gordon (Jason ‘J.D’ Dean) (last performance 26 June), Maddison Firth (Heather Chandler), Vivian Panka (Heather Duke), Mhairi Angus (Martha Dunnstock), Rory Phelan (Ram Sweeney), Vicki Lee Taylor (Ms Fleming/Veronica’s Mom), May Tether (Drama Club Drama Queen), Bayley Hart (Stoner Chick), Eleanor Morrison-Halliday (Young Republicanette).

With a dazzling book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, Heathers the Musical is based on one of the greatest cult teen films of all time, and starred Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. The production is directed by Andy Fickman, with choreography by Thriller Live’s Gary Lloyd, designs by David Shields, lighting by Ben Cracknell and sound by Dan Samson.  

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