Hairspray

BIG MUSICAL BIG COMEDY BIG HAIR!

Big hair, big heart, big hit! Don’t miss the ultimate feel-good show, Hairspray, at the Shaftesbury Theatre!

For a very limited period until 31 January 2010, Hairspray stars Never Mind the Buzzcocks comedian Phill Jupitus as you’ve never seen him before, in the role of big, blonde and beautiful Edna Turnblad, and pop legend Belinda Carlisle as the vain villainess Velma Von Tussle. And to top off the starry line up is TV and stage superstar Sharon D Clarke as the fabulous Motormouth Maybelle. On 2 February, Brian Conley returns to his role in the show as Tracy’s voluptuous mother.

Follow Tracy Turnblad as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular dance show. Can this ordinary girl realize her extraordinary dreams, inspire her mum and still have time to win the boy she loves?

Cast Notes

Phil Jupitus will not be performing the following dates.

Wed 4th Nov afternon/eve
Tue 10th Nov afternoon/Evening
Tue 17th Nov afternoon/eve
Fri 18th Dec
Sat 19th Dec

MP3s

The producers of Hairspray have kindly provided us with three MP3s of the Original Broadway Cast Recording to get you in the mood!

Good Morning Baltimore - Marissa Jaret Winokur & Ensemble (MP3 4.3MB)
Welcome to the 60's - Ensemble (MP3 4.6MB)
You Can't Stop the Beat - Ensemble (MP3 6.7MB)

PRESS

'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

'The West End's most uplifting and life affirming spectacular!' - PAUL PHEAR, MAGIC 105.4

'Chloe Hart is an astounding new talent' - PAUL PHEAR, MAGIC 105.4

'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