Hairspray
Don't miss the bouyant musical smash during the return of its UK tour
Hairspray
Re-establishes Hairspray as one of the great dance musicals... A near perfect balance of book and music, celebrating mankind's capacity for change and acceptance
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Hairspray
Don't miss the bouyant musical smash during the return of its UK tour
Why see Hairspray?
You Can't Stop The Beat
Eight-time Tony and four-time Olivier Award-winning musical smash hit Hairspray spreads its toe-tapping magic across the UK once more during a hotly anticipated regional tour in 2024! Based on John Waters' 1988 feature film and the subsequent blockbuster remake starring Zac Efron, Queen Latifah and John Travolta, this effervescent production first wowed audiences in Seattle in the early 2000s, with acclaimed Broadway and West End runs following soon after.
What Is The Story of Hairspray?
Uplifting and instantly catchy songs like 'You Can't Stop The Beat', 'I Can Hear The Bells', and 'Good Morning Baltimore', punctuate a coming-of-age story as bold and big as its character's hairstyles. Curvy teenager Tracy Turnblad shakes up the status quo when she auditions for a regular spot on The Corny Collins Show and wins. Becoming an overnight sensation and relatable role model, she sees beyond the trendsetting and sets out on a path to bring racial integration to the popular variety show.
Key Information
Audience
Recommended for ages 7+
Run Time
Two hours 30 minutes with interval
Dates
14 - 19 Apr 2025
Cast
Alexandra Emmerson-Kirby as Tracy Turnblad
Michelle Ndegwa as Motormouth Maybelle
Norman Pace as Wilbur Turnblad
Neil Hurst as Edna Turnblad
Joanne Clifton as Velma
Gina Murray as Velma (July 16 - September 7)
Soloman Davy as Link Larkin
Allana Taylor as Amber Von Tussle
Rebecca Jane Davies as Penny Pingleton
Reece Richards as Seaweed
Katlo as Little Inez
With
Ben Anderson, Grace Anyiam, Nina Bell, Joseph Bristow, Vanessa Dumatey, Rebecca French, Stuart Hickey, Jaiden Lodge, Olly Manley, Sasha Monique, Jacob Smith, Issy Wilman, Joseph Bristow, Ryan Appiah-Sarpong, Duncan Burt, Shaniquah Notice-Morris and Emily Ann Potter.
Reviews
Customer reviews
3 reviews, average rating: (4.7 Stars)
Di
Absolutely fabulous
Loved this from start to finish. A real feel good show with a superbly talented cast, each and every one of them. ... Read more
Clare kelly
Good
Went to see hairspray last night in liverpool empire it was full off dancing and the story line was just like the film.only thing I was disappointed with was the songs I only knew 1 or 2 of them,they didn't do the "mash potato", and they didn't sing" hairspray mummy told me not to use it".wouldn't watch it again.actually my teenage daughter was abit bored ... Read more
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