Can you believe someone had the audacity to turn the ultimate 90s teen rom-com into a full-blown musical? Well, Amy Heckerling did just that, and honestly? We’re kind of here for it. Clueless: The Musical is currently lighting up London’s Trafalgar Theatre stage and will be bringing all the Beverly Hills fabulousness until September 2025.

For the uninitiated (where have you been?), Clueless is a cult classic released in 1995, written and directed by Heckerling herself. Loosely – and I mean very loosely – based on Jane Austen’s Emma, the story follows Cher Horowitz: a wealthy, well-meaning high schooler whose idea of charity involves giving makeovers and matchmaking her teachers. When new girl Tai arrives at school, Cher and bestie Dionne make it their mission to transform her into a social butterfly – all while Cher embarks on a slightly chaotic journey of self-discovery.

This production is, above all else, fun. Emma Flynn steps into Cher’s iconic Mary Janes with charm, confidence, and a killer voice to match. She channels Alicia Silverstone’s original performance while adding her own flair, serving up all the cluelessness and charm you could want. Honestly? She is the moment.

Shoutout also to Ramona Lewis-Malley as Tai – she gave a performance that would make Brittany Murphy proud. Sweet, awkward, and totally loveable, she nailed it.

Mikiko Suzuki MacAdams’ set design deserves its own slow clap. It’s glam, it’s retro, and it’s cleverly versatile – yes, they even turned sofas into cars. Iconic.

The show stays pretty faithful to the original film – which is either a dream or a missed opportunity, depending on how you feel about stage adaptations. For die-hard fans? It’s nostalgia heaven. For newcomers? You’ll still have a blast, even if you don’t catch all the references.

The choreography, created by Lizzie Gee, brings the energy, especially in Act 2’s big dance number – it’s tight, it’s fun, and it gives the ensemble plenty of moments to shine.

That said, not everything sparkles. The costumes nod to the 90s but sometimes feel more fancy-dress than fashion-forward. And while the songs are serviceable and fun in the moment, they probably won’t end up on your playlists.

Still, if you loved the movie, you’ll enjoy the show. It’s not trying to reinvent the wheel – it’s just here to entertain, and in that, it totally succeeds.

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