Hairspray

Its Hairspray, it?s 1962, the ?50s are out and change is in the air. Baltimore?s Tracy Turnblad, is a big girl with big hair , her one passion is to dance. She wins a place on the local TV dance programme, 'The Corny Collins Show' and, overnight, is transformed from outsider to teen celebrity. But can a trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the shows reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her ?do? Book your tickets with us now and find out! The hit musical first opened on Broadway in July 2002 and is still going strong. Now a smash hit movie, Hairspray is a global phenomenon, with productions all over the world. With 27 Major Awards including the prestigious 2008 Olivier Award for Best Musical. Hairspray is based upon the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters, with a book by Mark O?Donnell and Thomas Meehan, the music is by Marc Shaiman, with lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Whittman. The show is directed by Jack O?Brien and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell. There are 35 people in the West End cast and Michael Ball is confirmed to play Edna Turnblad until 25 July 2009 making this the longest running stage role he has ever played. Running at Shaftesbury Theatre, 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8DP the capacity is around 1400. Nearest tubes are Tottenham Court Road Station 6 minutes walk East, Covent Garden Station 8 minutes walk North West and Holborn Station 8 minutes walk South West (Central and Piccadilly Lines).