Mean Girls in Dublin 2026

Mean Girls musical flips the high school drama on its head, and it’s coming to Dublin! Experience the hilarity and heart of this iconic story from Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from August 25 – September 5, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to see what happens when cliques collide! Get your Mean Girls tickets today!

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Cast in Dublin

The UK and Ireland tour of Mean Girls features a principal cast leading the story of Cady Heron and the Plastics.

• Emily Lane as Cady Heron
• Vivian Panka as Regina George
• Kiara Dario as Gretchen Wieners
• Sophie Pourret as Karen Smith
• Georgie Buckland as Janis Sarkisian
• Max Gill as Damian Hubbard
• Ben Oatley as Aaron Samuels
• Karim Zeroual as Kevin Ganatra
• Joshua Elmore as Mr Duvall
• Faye Tozer as Ms Heron / Ms Norbury / Mrs George

The Venue: Bord Gáis Energy Theatre​

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Mean Girls the Musical in Dublin?

Mean Girls the Musical is in Dublin from Tuesday 25 August to Saturday 5 September 2026 at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. There are evening performances across both weeks and several matinees, giving you plenty of dates and times to choose from.

Where is Mean Girls being performed in Dublin?

The show is performed at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Grand Canal Square, in Dublin’s Docklands. The venue is easy to reach by public transport, taxi, or car and is surrounded by restaurants, bars, and hotels, so you can easily combine the musical with dinner or a night out.

What is Mean Girls the Musical about?

Mean Girls follows Cady Heron, who moves from being homeschooled in Africa to an American high school and ends up mixing with the powerful Plastics. When she joins a plan to topple their queen bee Regina George using secrets and the Burn Book, Cady gets swept up in bullying and drama and eventually learns that kindness, honesty, and being herself matter more than fitting in or being feared.

How long does the Mean Girls show last in Dublin?

The running time is around 2 hours 30 minutes including an interval. Plan for roughly three hours at the theatre to allow time to arrive, get to your seats, enjoy the interval, and leave comfortably at the end of the show.

Is Mean Girls suitable for children and families?

The age guidance is 10+, with under 16s needing to be accompanied by an adult and no under 3s allowed in the auditorium. The show includes some strong language, suggestive humour, and themes such as bullying, peer pressure, and teenage relationships, so it is best suited to older children, teenagers, and adults.

Has Mean Girls the Musical won any awards?

Mean Girls has received twelve Tony Award nominations on Broadway, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score. It has also won Best New Musical at the WhatsOnStage Awards in the UK, an audience-voted honour that shows how popular and well loved it is with theatregoers.

How can I get cheap tickets for Mean Girls in Dublin?

To get cheaper tickets, look at midweek performances and matinees, which are often better value than Friday and Saturday evenings. Being flexible about where you sit by comparing different price bands in the circle, upper levels, or side sections can also help you find more affordable options.

Are there discounts or special offers at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre?

The theatre and ticket outlets sometimes offer group rates, concessions, and promotional prices on selected performances. Checking the show’s booking pages for pricing information, group discounts, and any special offer notes and signing up for venue emails can help you catch deals and early-bird prices.

When is the best time to book tickets?

Booking as soon as you know your plans usually gives you the widest choice of seats and price levels, especially for weekends and popular evening shows. If you can be flexible, you can also keep an eye on availability closer to the date for returns or extra seat releases, but the cheapest or most central seats may already have sold out.

What is the running schedule for performances in Dublin?

Across the run from 25 August to 5 September 2026 there are evening performances most days at around 7:30pm. There are also matinee performances on some midweek and Saturday dates, which are ideal if you prefer daytime theatre or are travelling into Dublin for the day.

Do I need to have seen the Mean Girls film to enjoy the musical?

You do not need to have seen the film, because the musical clearly introduces Cady, Regina, the Plastics, and the high school setting from the start and tells a complete story on its own. Fans of the movie will enjoy recognising famous lines and moments, while newcomers can still follow the plot easily and enjoy the humour, choreography, and songs with no prior knowledge.

What should I expect from the music and staging?

The musical features a modern pop-rock score, big ensemble numbers, and energetic choreography that bring North Shore High and its teenage drama to life on stage. You can expect colourful sets, slick scene changes, and a mix of sharp comedy and emotional scenes that explore bullying, friendship, self-image, and the importance of accepting yourself and others.

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