Hairspray

For anyone who loves or even likes musicals, Hairspray is a must see musical. It is high energy, fast paced, superbly acted - it is a musical treat for the eyes and ears. For those that have not seen or heard of Hairspray, the basic premise of the film/show taken from Hairspray the Musical official website is; 'Its 1962 and times are changing, Tracys one passion is to dance, she wins a spot on the Corny Collins Show and overnight is transformed from an outsider to teen celebrity. But can a trendsetter in dance and fashion, vanquish the programes reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show, without denting her ...  Read the complete review

I was lucky enough to see this show a couple of weeks after it opened and again 3 weeks ago. There have been some changes but nothing too drastic. The cast have also changed slightly but this does not detract from the show, if anything it probably keeps it fresh. Nigel Planer is now playing Wilbur and Verity Rushworth (Donna Dingle from Emmerdale - who knew she could sing so well) has taken over the role of Penny Pingleton. The story revolves round Tracy Turnblad (played wonderfully by Leanne Jones) and her friend Penny, her parents Wilbur and Edna (played fantastically by Michael Ball). Tracy is a big girl with big dreams and the show follows ...  Read the complete review

Ever since I first saw the film of Hairspray, I have been a massive fan and so I was really excited when my friend got me a ticket to the stage production for my birthday (including an ice cream in the interval, result!!). The show is currently on at the Shaftesbury Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, near both Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road tube stations. Ticket Price: Hairspray is one of the more expensive musicals, with tickets around £50. However my friend got an offer through the Metro newspaper which meant we got our tickets for £37. Obviously last minute deals, seat positions etc cause prices to vary. Plot: The ...  Read the complete review

Hairspray is a musical which has become popular recently following the smash hit movie staring John Travolta. It has been on Broadway and is currently enjoying a successful run on the West End in London which is where we went to see it last month. For those of you who don't know the storyline, Hairspray is set in the early 1960's in Baltimore, USA. Tracy Turnblad is an outgoing school girl with big hair and a love of dance. She longs to star in her favourite TV dance programme "The Corny Collins Show" and dance opposite her heartthrob Link Larkin. However Tracy's larger figure doesn't not go down well with the shows producer. Will Tracy's ...  Read the complete review

Hairspray is on at The Shaftesbury Theatre London and if you love musicals that make you forget about the world outside and any problems you have- then book a ticket. It isn't cheap- I paid £65 for my stalls seat- but I am sure that must be more cost effective than a session with a therapist and must certainly do you as much good- if not more. It is very vibrant and colourful and great fun- some parts made me laugh out load - it also got feet tapping and bodies moving to the beat. Now I don't know you so I cannot say if it is your kind of music- which is a big part of the enjoyment of a musical-but Hairspray has it's own website- where you can watch and listen ...  Read the complete review