REVIEW: Hairspray UK Tour – A Big, Bouncy, Beautiful Blast from the Past
Dermot Canavan (Wilbur Turnblad), Katie Brace (Tracy Turnblad), Neil Hurst (Edna Turnblad) and Katlo (Little Inez) – Credit Pamela Raith Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Performance Date: 17 February 2025 Reviewer: Gemma Fincher Star Rating: ★★★★1/2 On a chilly winter evening in Aylesbury, Hairspray bursts onto the stage like a ray of technicolour sunshine, whisking the audience […]
REVIEW: Hairspray – a high-octane celebration of individuality and inclusion
Hairspray UK Tour Production Image – Photography by Mark Senior Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre Performance Date: 16 November 2021 Reviewer: Ely King Star Rating: ★★★★1/2 Based on the film written by John Waters, Hairspray dances onto Milton Keynes’ for the week as part of their UK Tour. With the beginning of the tour running in parallel […]
REVIEW: Hairspray UK Tour – Just try and stop the beat – we dare you
Hairspray UK Tour Production Image Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Performance Date: 6 September 2021 Reviewer: Gemma Fincher Star Rating: ★★★★1/2 After a long 18 months, the stage of Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is alight once more. With the nicest kids in town, Aylesbury couldn’t have chosen a more vivacious and exuberant opening gambit than the Hairspray UK […]