Hairspray Theatre Break
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Hairspray, the smash hit musical comedy, is now playing in London’s West End. With standing ovations every night and unanimous critical acclaim, the show has broken box office records at the Shaftesbury Theatre!
This “feel great show” (Guardian), was awarded Best Musical in the Olivier Awards 2008, the Critics Circle Awards 2008, the What’s on Stage Theatregoers Choice Awards 2008 and the Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2007.
Follow Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular dance show. Can this ordinary girl realise her extraordinary dreams, inspire her mum and still have time to win the boy she loves?
Big Hair, Big Heart, Big Hit! You will laugh, you will scream, you might even shed a tear or two – Daily Telegraph.
A feel-good romantic comedy — pulsating with musical excitement – Evening Standard.
Brian Conley’s Edna generated the loudest laughs I’ve heard in any theatre for years! – Paul Phear. Magic 105.4.
Hairspray welcomes Brian Conley as larger-than-life Edna Turnblad!
Brian is joined by Chloe Hart taking over as big-haired, big-hearted Tracy Turnblad in her West End debut, and Wicked’s Liam Tamne as heartthrob Link Larkin. Brian Conley is one of the UK’s biggest entertainment stars with credits spanning musicals, television, film, comedy and variety, including lead roles in hit musicals Me & My Girl, Jolson and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Nigel Planer and Verity Rushworth continue in the roles of Wilbur Turnblad and Penny Pingleton.
Don’t miss this exciting new line up for London’s happiest, funniest, sunniest show!
From the 26th October Phil Jupitus will star as Edna Turnblad, Belinda Carlisle as Velma Von Tussle and Sharon D Clarke as Motor Mouth Mabel. Phil Jupitus will not perform on the 4th November.
Theatre Break Booking Information
Booking until: Sunday, 24th October 2010
Matinees: Thursday and Saturday 3pm
Evenings: Monday to Saturday 7.30pm
Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Theatre Information
Theatre name: Shaftesbury Theatre
Address: 210 Shaftesbury Ave, London, WC2H 8DP
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