Direct from sell-out runs in London and New York, the cult-hit Heathers the Musical is heading our way this month. It’s dark and loud.
High School is Hell
Westerberg High is on a whole other level of trouble. We follow Veronica Sawyer, a brainy misfit just trying to survive the teenage food chain. Her fortunes change when she’s unexpectedly taken under the wing of the school’s ultimate, cruelest clique: the three beautiful, scrunchie-wearing Heathers. Suddenly, Veronica’s dreams of popularity are real. But as she quickly learns, climbing to the top of the social ladder has a pretty steep price tag – and we’re not talking about Lonsdale Street parking rates.
Teen Angst and Musical Exposure
Enter J.D., a mysterious new kid in a trench coat who teaches Veronica that while being a nobody is tough, being a somebody can get you killed.
Based on the iconic 1989 film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, this stage adaptation takes all the dark, cynical comedy of the original movie and cranks it up with a powerhouse pop-rock soundtrack. It is wickedly funny, wonderfully petty, and packed with high-energy numbers that will stay stuck in your head long after you’ve braved the frosty run back to your car.
So, dust off your shoulder pads, leave the winter blues at the door, and get ready for a night of pure, chaotic nostalgia. Just leave the croquet mallets at home.
EVENT INFORMATION:
Location: Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic
Dates/Times: Tuesday 18 August to Sunday 23 August 2026, evening and matinee sessions available
Ticketing/Booking: Tickets from $69, bookings essential Find out more HERE
