A hit Broadway and West End musical is heading to Norwich Theatre Royal on a UK tour, which is now under way.
Hairspray will be at the venue from February 10 to 15 2025 and it will star Strictly Come Dancing's Joanne Clifton as Velma von Tussle.
The story centres around heroine Tracy Turnblad, who has big hair, a big heart and big dreams to dance her way onto national TV and into the heart of teen idol Link Larkin.
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When Tracy becomes a local star, she uses her newfound fame to fight for equality in Baltimore.
The Hairspray musical is based on the 1988 film of the same name.
It first opened on Broadway in 2002 and on London's West End in 2007, winning both Tony and Olivier Awards respectively.
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A film adaptation of the stage musical was released in 2007 starring John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer and James Marsden.
The UK tour is directed by Brenda Edwards and Paul Kerryson.
Book tickets at norwichtheatre.org or call 01603 630000.
