Look who's back! Don't miss Michael Ball reprising his Olivier Award-winning role as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray the Musical.
The huge-hearted, smash-hit musical arrives at the magnificent London Coliseum from next April for a strictly limited 12-week season.
Baltimore, 1962. Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and big dreams. Can she make it on the local TV dance show, win the heart of teen heartthrob Link Larkin and bring everyone together - whatever their colour, size or hairdo? Well if you want a change, you've really got to shake things up!
From the original award-winning creative team of director Jack O'Brien and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, and featuring the infectiously feel-good songs Good Morning Baltimore, You Can't Stop the Beat and Big, Blonde and Beautiful this inspirational, fun-loving and fabulously uplifting musical sensation is back and bigger than ever.
Jonny Amies, a graduate of the Italia Conti Academy with a BA Honours in Acting, previously showcased his talents as Peter Noone in "My Very Own British Invasion" at the Paper Mill Playhouse. more...
Georgia Anderson, a Guildford School of Acting alumna, made her West End and professional debut in Hairspray at the Coliseum, following notable roles in productions like Shrek and Jane Eyre during her training. more...
Kimani Arthur, who has trained at prestigious institutions including Sylvia Young Theatre School and Urdang Academy, previously showcased her talents in notable productions such as The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre and Billy Elliot The Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre. more...
Imogen Bailey, a graduate of The Urdang Academy, has previously showcased her talents in productions such as "Oklahoma" at the Chichester Festival Theatre and "Aladdin" at the Kings Theatre, Southsea. more...
Alice Baker, who has an extensive background in theatre and film, including roles such as Gloria in "Thoroughly Modern Millie" and Baby in "Dirty Dancing," was a standout performer in "Hairspray." more...
Rico Bakker, who previously showcased his talents as a Swing in "Everybody’s Talking About Jamie" at the Apollo Theatre, brings his dynamic performance skills to the cast of "Hairspray." more...
In 2021, Michael Ball reprised his Olivier award-winning role as Edna Turnblad in the spectacular new production of Hairspray at the London Coliseum, showcasing his enduring talent and versatility on the stage. more...
Pearce Barron, who trained at Sylvia Young Theatre School and ArtsEd, previously performed as Race in Disney’s Newsies and served as Ensemble/Dance Captain in Curtains during his training. more...
Lizzie Bea, known for her diverse roles in theatre, has previously showcased her talent as an onstage swing in Kay Mellor’s "Fat Friends The Musical" (2018) and as Abigail Henson in Jerry Mitchell’s "Becoming Nancy" at the Alliance Theatre (2019). more...
Jordan Benjamin, a proud 2014 BYA award winner for performing arts, showcased his talent in Hairspray, bringing his extensive training from the Young and Talented School of Stage and Screen to the stage. more...
Dermot Canavan, who portrayed the Male Authority Figure as well as Wilbur and Edna in Hairspray at the Shaftesbury Theatre, continues to showcase his versatile talent across theatre, television, and film. more...
Joel Cooper, who has an impressive international theatre resume including performances in "Cats" in Cyprus and "42nd Street" at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, was also part of the cast of "Hairspray" in a past production. more...
Les Dennis, one of the UK's best-known entertainers, showcased his versatility by performing in the UK Tour of Hairspray, adding to his extensive career in showbusiness that spans over five decades. more...
Lori Haley Fox, who played Velma in Hairspray at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, has an extensive career spanning Broadway, the West End, and European stages. more...
Luke George, trained at Laine Theatre Arts, previously graced the stage as part of the ensemble in the West End Revival Cast of 42nd Street at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. more...
Christopher Gopaul, a Performers’ College alum, showcased his talents in past productions such as "Motown the Musical" on its UK Tour and "Beauty and The Beast" at Oakengates Theatre. more...
Annie Guy, who trained at the Arts Educational Schools London, has an impressive theatre background, including her role as Miss Dorothy in the International and UK Tour of Thoroughly Modern Millie and her performance as an understudy for Maria/Rosalia in West Side Story at Kilworth House. more...
Sharlene Hector, renowned for her work as a lead vocalist for Basement Jaxx and Blonde, made her West End debut in the past with the beloved musical Hairspray. more...
Winny Herbert showcased his versatility as Duane and 1st Cover Seaweed in the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines production of "Hairspray The Musical." more...
Georgia Iudica-Davies made her West End debut in Hairspray, following her training at ArtsEd and notable performances in The Wedding Singer and Kipps The New Half A Sixpence Musical. more...
Bradley Judge, who has an extensive background in musical theatre including notable performances in "Pippin" and "Yank!", was also part of the UK Tour of "Hair," showcasing his versatile talent across various prominent productions. more...
Michael Kent showcased his talents in the original UK tour and Shaftesbury production of Hairspray. more...
Lily Laight, who previously graced the stage as Amanda Thripp in Matilda the Musical at the Cambridge Theatre, brings her diverse talent to the cast of Hairspray. more...
Esme Laudat, who has previously showcased her talents in productions such as Beautiful (UK Tour) and Spamilton (Menier Chocolate Factory), was thrilled to be part of the cast of Hairspray. more...
Madeleine Lawton, who trained at the Adele Taylor School Of Dance and The Urdang Academy, previously performed as Dance Captain in Chicago and was part of the ensemble in The Wedding Singer during her training. more...
Holly Liburd, a Urdang Academy alum, previously showcased her versatility in roles such as Deloris in Sister Act and Frenchy in Sweet Charity, before joining the UK Tour of The Bodyguard as an ensemble member and cover for Rachel and Nicki Marron. more...
Will Luckett, trained at Laine Theatre Arts, has an impressive theatre background, including roles such as Bobby C in the UK Tour of Saturday Night Fever and Ruhrgold/Cover Dustin in Starlight Express in Bochum, Germany. more...
Jochebel Ohene MaCcarthy, a Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance alumna, made her West End debut in the iconic show Hairspray, adding to her impressive list of theatre credits including roles in The Lion King and The Color Purple. more...
Mireia Mambo, an actress, singer, and dancer from Barcelona with roots in Equatorial Guinea, brought her vibrant and passionate spirit to the stage in numerous productions, including her memorable role as Deloris in "Sister Act, The Musical." more...
Mari Mcginlay, a distinguished alumna of the Dance School of Scotland and Guildford School of Acting, who has previously graced the stage as Kathy in "Singin' in the Rain" at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, is thrilled to have made her West End debut in "Hairspray." more...
Kody Mortimer, who trained at the Royal Academy of Music and the University of Chichester, previously showcased his talents as Yonkers/Ensemble in "Gypsy" at the Royal Exchange Theatre. more...
Robyn Rose, trained at Urdang Academy, previously showcased her talents as Swing/1st Cover Nabulungi in the West End production of The Book of Mormon and performed in the ensemble for The Color Purple Concert with the British Theatre Academy. more...
Ashley Samuels, a Guildford School of Acting graduate, showcased his versatility in theatre with roles such as Stevie Wonder/1st cover Berry Gordy in "Motown The Musical" at Shaftesbury Theatre and as Black Dude in the original London cast of "The Toxic Avenger" at Southwark Playhouse. more...
Dominic Sibanda portrayed Seaweed J. Stubbs in Hairspray on Royal Caribbean International. more...
Tinovimbanashe Sibanda brought his extensive ensemble and dance captain experience from productions like "The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe" and "Jesus Christ Superstar" to the stage in "Hairspray." more...
Rita Simons, best known for her role as Roxy Mitchell in BBC's Eastenders, brought her versatile talents to the stage in Hairspray, showcasing the same charisma that earned her numerous accolades in television. more...
Shakira Simpson, a 2021 graduate of The Urdang Academy and former Young Nala in The Lion King, joined the cast of Hairspray, bringing her dynamic stage presence to the beloved musical. more...
Michael Vinsen, an alumnus of Laine Theatre Arts, was part of the original London cast of Hairspray at the Shaftesbury Theatre. more...
Marisha Wallace starred as Motormouth Maybelle in the Summer 2021 London Coliseum production of Hairspray, a role that earned her a nomination for Best Female Actor in a Musical at the 2021 Black British Theatre Awards. more...
Natalie Woods, who previously played Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray aboard Royal Caribbean and appeared on Good Morning America to promote the role, is thrilled to be returning to the show, this time in the West End. more...
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