Nathan Amzi joins the cast of Heathers in a last-minute save ahead of opening night

**Pictured:** Promo shot of **Nathan Amzi** * * * Westerberg High welcomes **Nathan Amzi**, who will be taking on the roles of Big Bud Dean and Coach Ripper in ***[Heathers](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/3137/heathers-the-musical-tickets.aspx)****,* joining fellow cast member **Carrie Hope Fletcher** as Veronica Sawyer until the **last day of school on 24 November**. Amzi quickly stepped in to perform the roles just days away from opening night. On joining the cast at the last minute, Amzi declared, “*It’s been the fastest rehearsal I’ve ever had to performance, which was only possible with this extraordinary team. When I saw the show as an audience member it blew me away, it’s high-octane fun, full of heart backed by a stellar company. So to join their family is a joy.”* Nathan Amzi most recently played Exeter in *Henry V* at the New Generation Festival in Florence, Italy and completed filming for series 2 of *Absentia.* His stage credits include *Prom Queen* at [**The Other Palace**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/155/other-palace.aspx), *Dinner with Saddam* at the [**Menier Chocolate Factory**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/143/menier-chocolate-factory.aspx), *Urinetown* at the [**Apollo Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/1/apollo-theatre.aspx), *Rock of Ages *at the [**Garrick Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/32/garrick-theatre.aspx) and *[**Aladdin**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1742/aladdin-tickets.aspx)* at the [**Prince Edward Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/10/prince-edward-theatre.aspx). ***[Heathers The Musical](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/1940/heathers-makes-history-extra-tickets-on-sale.aspx)* **is based on the 1988 cult-classic film of the same name, which starred **Winona Ryder** and **Christian Slater**. Unlike in the film, the musical adaptation begins the story before Veronica became part of the popular Heathers clique. ***[Heathers](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/3137/heathers-the-musical-tickets.aspx)*** tickets remain the most sought-after tickets in the West End right now. And with its limited run at the **[Theatre Royal Haymarket](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/24/theatre-royal-haymarket.aspx)**, tickets are expected to sell out fast! Don’t miss out and book your tickets sharpish to see ***[Heathers The Musical](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/3137/heathers-the-musical-tickets.aspx)****,* now starring **Nathan Amzi**! * * * Purchase your ***[Heathers tickets](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/3137/heathers-the-musical-tickets.aspx)***.