By Jude
The Cruel Intentions UK & Ireland tour transports audiences back to the '90s, bringing the cult-classic 1999 film to the stage. The story follows privileged step-siblings Sebastian and Kathryn as they manipulate and seduce their high school peers, leaving a trail of emotional wreckage behind them.
The musical adaptation is slick and enjoyable, making smart use of its 90s soundtrack to anchor scenes in a specific nostalgia. The leads have real chemistry and the production design is glossy and confident. A fun adaptation of a genuinely dark source that knows what it is and delivers it well.
★★★★
