Theatre News

Cast set for Be More Chill revival

The fan-favourite sci-fi musical is back!

| Birmingham |

20 June 2025

mitbr — Shannon Bourne, Tom Dickerson and Jack Carr, headshots supplied by the production

Exclusive: The Old Joint Stock Theatre in Birmingham has announced casting for its upcoming production of Be More Chill, running from 6 to 31 August.

The musical will be the venue’s largest production to date and the first presented under the Equity House Agreement.

Penned by Joe Iconis, and Joe Tracz, Be More Chill follows Jeremy, a teenager navigating suburban high school life, who takes a pill containing a supercomputer known as “The Squip” to try and improve his social standing. The show, based on Ned Vizzini’s novel, previously ran on Broadway and in the West End.

Tom Dickerson will lead the cast as Jeremy, while the company also includes Jack Carr as Michael and Shannon Bourne as Christine. Maya Jade Frank joins as Chloe, Jessica Lim plays Jenna, Tommy Fouweather plays the Squip, Steven Rostance plays Mr Heere/Mr Reyes /Scary Stockboy, John OG plays Rich, Harry Chamberlain plays Jake and Ailsa Erskine plays Brooke.

Directed by James Edge, the creative team also includes Liam Alexandru (associate direction, marketing and video design), Emily Susanne Lloyd (producer), Callum Thompson (musical direction), William Spencer (choreography), Reuben Speed (costume design), and Paul and Hannah Finch for Theatre SSL (sound and lighting).

Tickets are on sale now.