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Starring:
Phill Jupitus & belinda Carlisle
Producer:
Stage Entertainment with Margo Lion, New Line Cinema
Writer:
Based on the John Waters' film
It's 1962 - the 50's are out and change is in the air. Baltimore's Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion - to dance. Hairspray opened on Broadway in 2003 and has been a smash hit ever since.
Was at the Shaftesbury Theatre prior to a major UK tour.
Since opening in October 2007 to unprecedented critical acclaim, Hairspray has delighted over a million audience members, won Best Musical at the 2008 Olivier Awards in addition to an impressive array of other major awards, and welcomed a series of incredible star performances.
For its final weeks, Hairspray stars screen and stage celebrity Brian Conley in the role of big, blonde and beautiful Edna Turnblad and The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz as Wilbur Turnblad.
Press Quotes
'A riot of colour, song and fun from start to finish - put it top of your must-see list'
GARY VINCENT, MAGIC 105.4
‘One of the best productions currently on the London stage...if you don’t leave with a huge smile on your face, then you’ve got no soul!’
CRISTO FOUFAS, LBC 97.3
‘The best show on the West End stage’
LBC 97.3
‘Every number is a jaw-dropping, spine-tingling delight. Why can’t musical theatre always be like this?’
BILL BUCKLEY, LBC 97.3
‘Brian Conley fits into his new, over-sized role like a made-to-measure girdle’
BILL BUCKLEY, LBC 97.3
‘The West End’s most uplifting and life affirming spectacular!’
PAUL PHEAR, MAGIC 105.4
‘Brian Conley’s Edna generated the loudest laughs I’ve heard in any theatre for years!’
PAUL PHEAR, MAGIC 105.4
‘Chloe Hart is an astounding new talent’
PAUL PHEAR, MAGIC 105.4
‘Absolutely laughed out loud at Brian Conley!’
JO RUSSELL, ABSOLUTE RADIO
‘The new cast has invigorated the show and made it one of the top "must see" musicals in London. Fun and funny the strong storyline and brilliant characters are brought to like by an energised and talented cast. It's a riot!’
JAMES MAX, LBC 97.3
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