Synopsis
THE BIG, BOLD and BEAUTIFUL MUSICAL – HAIRSPRAY is BACK ON TOUR!
Starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Joanne Clifton (SHREK THE MUSICAL, THE ADDAMS FAMILY) as the fierce yet fabulous Velma von Tussle. Making her directorial debut is HAIRSPRAY royalty Brenda Edwards (HAIRSPRAY, WE WILL ROCK YOU) who will bring new energy from behind the scenes.
HAIRSPRAY took Broadway by storm, winning 8 Tony awards. The production went on to win 4 Olivier awards in the West End, and multiple awards worldwide. This feel-good classic is back.
Featuring some of musical theatre’s biggest hit songs, Welcome to the 60s, You Can’t Stop the Beat, Good Morning Baltimore and many more. HAIRSPRAY is the hilarious, joyous, and inspiring musical for all!
Join big hearted Tracy Turnblad and her new friends the spirited Seaweed and his sister Little Inez, heartthrob Link Larkin and the resolute Motormouth Maybelle as they strive to change the world. HAIRSPRAY has wowed audiences in the West End and on Broadway and still packs a punch with its message of tolerance and the fight against racial discrimination.
This fun-filled show is bursting with show-stopping numbers and dizzying dance routines, come and join the beat because just to sit still would be a crime!
Age guidance: 8+
Running time: Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes (including a 20 minute interval)
Show warnings: This show contains smoke, haze, pyrotechnics, flashing lights, and strobe lighting.
Please note: No Babe in Arms are permitted
Tickets
DISCOUNTS*
£10 off on selected performances Under 16s
£25 tickets or £10 off on selected performances 16-26 yrs and/or Students (with a free 16-26 & Student Membership), and Curve Connect
£25 tickets on selected performances Under 18s school groups
£5 off on selected performances for Groups 10+
£6 off on selected performances for Groups 20+
15% off for Members
ACCESS PERFORMANCES
British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted: Thu 26 Sep 2024, 7.30pm
BSL Interpreter: Theatresign – Karen Ward
Karen will be interpreting from the right hand side of the stage, as you are facing it.
Captioned: Fri 27 Sep 2024, 7.30pm
Captioner: Stagetext – Sarah Easton
Audio Described: Sat 28 Sep 2024, 2.15pm with Touch Tour from 1.15pm
Audio Describers: Talking Sense Audio Description – Nadine Beasley and Kate Taylor-Davies
For more information about our Access Performances, please click here.
Access performances at Curve are kindly sponsored by Voco Leicester and David Wilson Homes.
*Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Only valid on certain performances - terms and conditions apply.
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Wonderfully fresh and vivid
The Stage