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Mean Girls the Musical

Tina Fey's Broadway smash hit musical arrives at Lime Street for a two-week run spanning October half-term, packed with sharp humour, catchy pop anthems and high-energy choreography.

Liverpool Empire · 1 Lime Street · 19–31 Oct

Hit Broadway musical written by Tina FeyTwo-week half-term run at Liverpool EmpireShow-stopping numbers "World Burn" and "I'd Rather Be Me"Tickets from £20 to £85
L1Local Event Briefing

Tina Fey's Broadway smash hit musical arrives at Lime Street for a two-week run spanning October half-term, packed with sharp humour, catchy pop anthems and high-energy choreography.

📍 Liverpool Empire📅 19–31 Oct🚆 Liverpool Lime Street

Overview & what to expect

Adapted from the iconic 2004 cult film, Mean Girls the Musical features a book by comedy legend Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin. The musical tells the story of Cady Heron, who moves from the African savanna to the brutal social hierarchy of a suburban Illinois high school.

Cady is swiftly taken under the wing of The Plastics: the ruthless, pink-clad trio ruled by the manipulative Regina George. As Cady devises a secret plan to take down Regina's reign, she learns the hard way that crossing the queen bee comes at a terrible cost.

The touring West End production features dynamic video projections, fast-paced set transitions, and show-stopping musical numbers including "World Burn", "Apex Predator", and "I'd Rather Be Me".

Performance schedule

19:30
Evening shows

Monday to Saturday evenings from 19 to 31 October

14:30
Wednesday matinees

Mid-week afternoon shows on 21 and 28 October

14:30
Saturday matinees

Half-term afternoon shows on 24 and 31 October

  • Running time is 2 hours 30 minutes including a 20-minute interval.
  • Half-term weekend shows have very limited remaining ticket availability.

Venue essentials & visiting advice

Age requirements

Recommended for ages 10 and above. Contains mild swearing, comic innuendo, and teenage themes.

Entry & admission

ATG mobile tickets scanned at entrance. Strictly cashless; no cash accepted at bars or kiosks.

Bag restrictions

Strict maximum bag size 40cm x 30cm x 15cm; security searches and metal-detection arches in use; no suitcases or large rucksacks.

Payment methods

100% cashless; card and contactless payments only at all bars and kiosk points.

Content & special effects guidance

  • Contains flashing lights, loud pop music, stage haze, and strobe effects.

Where to eat & drink nearby

The Ship & Mitre

Historic real ale and continental craft pub

🚶 7 min walk on Dale StreetLocal guide →

Dead Crafty Beer Company

Specialist rotating craft taproom

🚶 8 min walk on Dale StreetLocal guide →

Ma Egerton's Stage Door

Classic theatrical pub and stone-baked pizza

🚶 2 min walk behind the Empire on Pudsey StreetWebsite ↗

Looking for more? Browse independent spots across Liverpool in our L1Directory.

Getting there & getting home

Nearest Merseyrail station: Liverpool Lime Street (1 min walk across the road)

  • Lime Street mainline and Merseyrail underground concourses exit directly opposite the theatre.
  • Allow 15 minutes for security bag checks at peak arrival between 19:00 and 19:25.
  • Several nearby pubs on Dale Street offer pre-theatre dining within an 8-minute walk.

Liverpool Empire, 1 Lime Street, L1 1JE

Get directions on OpenStreetMap ↗

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