West End Casting Announced for CLUELESS The Musical

Emma Flynn and Keelan McAuley headshots.

The first members of the West End cast of CLUELESS The Musical has been announced ahead of its premiere early next year!

Emma Flynn (Beautiful/ Little Shop Of Horrors) will be making her West End debut in the role of Cher Horowitz. Keelan McAuley (Heathers, The Musical/ Grease) will join the musical in the role of Josh.

CLUELESS The Musical is a new musical comedy based on the Paramount Pictures film. The modern spin on Jane Austen’s Emma gets another timeless makeover from the original film’s writer-director, Amy Heckerling. The original score is by the multi-platinum singer-songwriter KT Tunstall (writer and performer of such celebrated hits as “Suddenly I See” and “Black Horse and The Cherry Tree”) and the lyrics are by GRAMMY Award® winner and three-time Tony Award® nominee Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid, Sister Act). The score has a modern, musical vibe and blends the spirit of the 90s with a fresh contemporary sound.

The West End premiere of CLUELESS is directed by Rachel Kavanaugh (Chichester Festival Theatre and Regent’s Park Open Air), with choreography by Olivier Award® winner Kelly Devine (Come From Away).

CLUELESS the Musical tells the story of Cher Horowitz, the most popular student at Beverly Hills High, renowned for her unique talent at finding love for others. She's about to embark on her biggest project yet – making over her awkward new friend, Tai, and setting her up with the most handsome boy in school. But what happens to Cher when, for the first time, everything is not perfect? This fresh musical comedy is fun, fashionable, and, like, so way cool!

CLUELESS has also released a lyric video for the first track from their upcoming EP called “New Girl.” The song takes place as Cher begins a makeover for her new friend Tai and features vocals from Emma Flynn with KT Tunstall, who composed the score. Listen here.

CLUELESS the Musical starts performances at London’s Trafalgar Theatre on 15th February 2025, booking until 14th June 2025.