Mean Girls tour cancels Belfast run

Mean Girls has cancelled its run in Belfast following recent unrest.

The production had been slated to run at Grand Opera House until 20 June as part of its first ever UK and Ireland tour.

However, racist riots have broken out across the city following the attack on Stephen Ogilvie. A 30-year-old Sudanese man has been charged with the assault.

After cancelling performances earlier this week, the venue posted on Instagram today saying: “Given the uncertainty caused by the unrest in recent days, the producers of Mean Girls have taken the difficult decision to cancel the musical’s run at the Grand Opera House.

“We know that customers will share our disappointment, and on behalf of the producers and the Theatre, we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

“Ticket holders will be contacted directly by email over the next few days regarding refund arrangements.”

The Lyric Theatre in Belfast has stayed open this week.

Based on the 2004 Paramount Pictures film, the musical follows Cady Heron as she attempts to navigate the social politics of North Shore High and disrupt the rule of the so-called “Plastics”.

Starring in the new tour are Emily Lane as Cady Heron, Vivian Panka as Regina George, Sophie Pourret as Karen Smith, Georgie Buckland as Janis Sarkisian, Faye Tozer as Ms Heron/Ms Norbury/Mrs George, Kiara Dario as Gretchen Wieners, Max Gill as Damian Hubbard, Karim Zeroual as Kevin Ganatra and Joshua Elmore as Mr Duvall, with Ben Oatley as Aaron Samuels.