The Heathers from left: Teish Heyward, Kayleigh Purvis, Jaz McDonald and Hayley Munro as Veronica.
Theatre Hawke’s Bay production of Heathers: The Musical is an electrifying production that promises to captivate audiences with its blend of dark humour, powerful performances, and unforgettable music.
Directed by James McCaffrey and choreographed by Corinne Bowey, the show is based on the cult classic film of the same name
and follows the story of Veronica Sawyer, a senior at the fictional Westerberg High.
Sawyer, portrayed with depth and charisma by Hayley Munro, longs to fit in with the cool clique of it-girls known as the Heathers, who reign supreme over Westerberg High with a mix of popularity and cruelty.
When Sawyer impresses the leader of the Heathers, Heather Chandler, played by Jaz McDonald, she is invited into their exclusive circle. However, Sawyer soon discovers the dark side of popularity as she is forced to participate in bullying and manipulation, conflicting with her moral compass.
Amidst the chaos, Sawyer finds herself drawn to the mysterious newcomer, Jason Dean (JD), portrayed by Sam Draper, whose charisma and allure are matched only by his dangerous tendencies. Together, Sawyer and JD embark on a thrilling journey of power and revenge, leading to unexpected consequences.
