Jennifer Garner, the original Jenna Rink, invites you into her dream house as she puts on her executive producer heels to bring 13 Going on 30 to a new audience. If there's anyone who knows how to sprinkle some time-travel glitter on this musical adaptation of the 2004 classic, it's her.

Garner said: "After more than 20 years, I still talk about Jenna Rink and 13 Going on 30 more days than not. Who knew our quirky little movie would have such staying power? I'm geeking out! Lucie Jones is flirty and thriving as Jenna, the music is a blast, and all of the anguish of growing up is alive and well in this magical production. I'm so happy to join them as executive producer and can't wait for this journey."

About 13 Going on 30

Whether you're 13, 30, or somewhere in between, this is one musical you'll want to circle in your school planner!

Landing this autumn at the Manchester Opera House (mark your calendars: 21 September to 12 October 2025), the fabulous Lucie Jones will play wanna-be-popular Jenna. The original screenwriters, Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa, have reimagined the story for the stage, teaming up with songwriting duo Michael Weiner and Alan Zachary (of First Date and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series fame). Andy Fickman (Heathers) will direct, with Jennifer Weber (& Juliet) choreographing.

Ever wish you could fast-forward in time when you were stuck at school? That's exactly what happens to middle-schooler Jenna Rink, a gawky 13-year-old who finds herself humiliated after her birthday party ends in tears, thanks to the nasty kids at school. Crying herself to sleep while wishing she were 30 years old, lo and behold - she awakens to find herself just five days shy of her 30th birthday, with absolutely no idea how she got there!