Key Points
- Mean Girls is scheduled to tour to New Theatre Oxford from January 4 to January 9, 2027.
- Emily Lane will play Cady Heron and Vivian Panka will play Regina George.
- The production is based on Tina Fey’s book, with music by Jeff Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin.
- Performances are planned for evenings, with Wednesday and Saturday matinees.
- The show carries a recommended minimum age of 10 and includes strong language, bullying themes, mature content and strobe effects.
Oxford (Oxford Daily) January 4, 2027 – Mean Girls is scheduled to arrive at New Theatre Oxford for a six-day engagement running until January 9, bringing Tina Fey’s high-school comedy to the stage as a touring musical. Emily Lane will play newcomer Cady Heron, while Vivian Panka will portray Regina George, the leader of the Plastics. The Oxford run is expected to include eight performances, including Wednesday and Saturday afternoon matinees, at the George Street theatre.
When will Mean Girls be performed at New Theatre Oxford?
The touring production is scheduled for Monday, January 4, to Saturday, January 9, 2027. Evening performances are listed for 7.30pm from Monday to Saturday, with additional 2.30pm matinees on Wednesday and Saturday.
New Theatre Oxford is located at 24–26 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AG. The running time is listed as two hours and 30 minutes, including an interval. Ticket prices vary according to the performance and seat selected, with booking handled through the venue.
Who is appearing in the Oxford production?
Emily Lane is scheduled to play Cady Heron and Vivian Panka is set to play Regina George. The touring company also includes Kiara Dario as Gretchen, Sophie Pourret as Karen, Georgie Buckland as Janis and Max Gill as Damian.
Karim Zeroual is listed as Kevin Ganatra, while Joshua Elmore is listed as Mr Duvall. Lane’s previous credits include Anna in Frozen in the West End. Panka’s credits include Dear Evan Hansen and Heathers.
What is the Mean Girls musical about?
The story follows Cady Heron after she leaves home schooling and enters North Shore High School. She becomes involved with the Plastics, a popular group led by Regina George, while attempting to challenge the school’s social hierarchy.
The stage version explores friendship, popularity and revenge through a musical adaptation of the story associated with Tina Fey. Fey wrote the book, Jeff Richmond composed the music and Nell Benjamin wrote the lyrics. Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs the production.
What should Oxford audiences know before booking?
The production is recommended for audiences aged 10 and above. It contains mature content, strong language, bullying themes and strobe effects. New Theatre Oxford does not admit children under three, and visitors under 16 must attend with an accompanying adult aged 18 or over.
The venue provides travel and access information through its event page. Assistance with selecting suitable seats is available through the theatre operator’s access service.
What is the background to the Oxford engagement?
The Oxford dates form part of the production’s wider United Kingdom tour. Earlier tour information listed an Irish engagement at Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from August 25 to September 5, 2026. The musical has its creative foundations in Tina Fey’s school comedy and expands the story through original songs. The touring company brings the production to Oxford after its other scheduled stops.
How could the Oxford run affect Mean Girls audiences?
The engagement gives Oxford theatre-goers, musical-theatre fans and followers of the film an opportunity to see a touring stage version locally. Evening performances may suit adult audiences and older teenagers, while the Wednesday and Saturday matinees provide afternoon alternatives. The age guidance and content warnings may help families decide whether the production is suitable for younger audience members. Availability and cost will depend on the selected performance and seat.
