On Wednesdays we wear pink, but after last night, it’s clear that every day is now fair game. Mean Girls has officially landed in Cardiff in full theatrical form and the verdict? SO fetch.
Playing to a sold-out crowd at the Wales Millennium Centre, the show wastes no time setting the tone. From the moment the lights go down, the atmosphere is buzzing. This production strikes a confident balance between the iconic moments fans know by heart and fresh scenes and songs that give the story new life. Making it just as enjoyable for devoted 2000s fans as it is for newcomers meeting the ‘Plastics’ for the first time.
There are standout performances across the board, with special mentions deserved for Max Gill as Damian Hubbard and Georgie Buckland as Janis Sarkisian, who both bring humour and real presence to the stage.
Audience reaction is always a good measure of a show and this one had it in abundance, with cheers, gasps, laughs and consistent applause throughout. The cast deliver on every level, combining fabulous comic timing with powerhouse vocals and slick choreography that fits perfectly on one of Wales’ grandest stages.
A packed theatre on opening night says everything you need to know. This is a production that knows its audience and rewards them with big laughs, bold performances and more pink than you could imagine.
In Cardiff for just five nights, this is very much a limited-time treat. Grab your friends, lean into the nostalgia and don’t forget to wear pink. Otherwise… you can’t sit with us.