Heathers - The Musical (Teen Edition) - 8.5 out of 10 NOW Productions TICKETS:  Heathers: the Musical | Adelaide Fringe Heathers: The Musical (lyrics, book and music by Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy) is based on the 1988 film of the same name. It is described as a high-energy, black comedy that covers issues including bullying, teen suicide, sexual assault and school violence; and as such is not recommended for younger viewers. Despite this being the Teen Edition, it still retains most of the dark intensity and explicit content of the original, a fact reinforced in the initial voiceover before the show. Director Joe Russell has utilised the small stage well, using the simplified staging and intimate theatre to draw the audience into the world of Westerberg High from the very first scene. The flexibility of the sets facilitated several quick changes, that occasionally left a piece without brakes on, resulting in a moving set when actors moved in and out of it. The cast negotiate...