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Muriel might be terrible, but Muriel’s Wedding is far from it.

Muriel’s Wedding quite simply is a triumph. A glittering, laugh-out-loud spectacle that bottles sunshine and brings it to life in full theatrics. Opening the show with Sunshine State of Mind was apt on a gloriously sunny heatwave evening. Running until 10 May 2025, this is a must-see for musical theatre lovers and fans of the film alike.

Megan Ellis truly dazzles as Muriel Heslop, she delivers an outstanding performance brimming with awkward charm, comedic timing, quirky facial expressions and stunning vocals. Her portrayal captures Muriel’s journey from misfit to self-confident woman with authenticity and ease. Annabel Marlow, as Rhonda Epinstall, is equally incredible. She has a sharp tongue and delivers with power, but also embodies an emotional and heartfelt representation of medical struggles. Their on-stage chemistry is electric, genuinely showing the essence of a ride-or-die friendship. Their duet “Amazing” and “ride or die” are standout moments. “Amazing” combines humor and heartfelt emotion and is truly a joy to watch and listen to.

There is not one member of the cast in which you couldn’t find absolute joy in watching, and each character could quite easily become your favourite, or the one you’ll love to hate. I truly mean it when I say every single member of the cast could be listed as a standout performance. The bar is set high with Muriel’s Wedding.

Genuinely, every single scene I could ruin for you by telling you what was funny and what had us laughing out loud, but instead I’ll just urge you to watch it. Knowing that each scene comes with genuinely funny one liners and comebacks and theatre gold slapstick. I laughed at the costumes in Sydney which left some cheeks on show, I laughed at the synchronised pitch perfect daily ritual and I laughed at a baguette that found itself stuffed. I laughed at Abba appearing in moments of darkness, and I felt genuine hurt and sadness for characters in pain.

The production is a visual and auditory delight. Matthew Kinley’s set design is dynamic and ever-changing, creating a vibrant backdrop that transitions effortlessly from Porpoise Spit to Sydney to a bridal store to a funeral. Gabriela Tylesova’s costumes are a riot of colour and character, enhancing the storytelling with each wardrobe change. I had so many favourite costumes and they were fantastic. The staging is a well-oiled machine, with intricate choreography and seamless scene transitions that keep the energy high throughout.

The show is stellar. Muriel might be terrible, but Muriel’s Wedding is far from it.

Muriel’s Wedding is a celebration of individuality, friendship, and the courage to be oneself. The humor is sharp and genuinely laugh-out-loud, balancing the story’s more poignant moments with grace. It is a testament to the power of theatre to uplift and inspire.

I spoke to multiple past audience members who were also keen to share their delight for the show and how much they’d love to watch it again. Many described it as “the show just made me feel genuine happiness” and “I’d watch it again, the show was electric”. Leicester is loving Muriel’s Wedding!

Catch it before it leaves Curve on 10 May. You will not regret it.