Hairspray, the smash hit musical comedy, has opened in London's West End! With standing ovations every night and unanimous critical acclaim, the show has broken box office records at the Shaftesbury Theatre!

Hairspray, the mother of all musicals, follows Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to dance her way onto TV's most popular dance show. Can this ordinary girl realise her extraordinary dreams, inspire her mum and still have time to win the boy she loves?

For a very limited period until 31 January 2010, Hairspray stars Never Mind the Buzzcocks comedian Phill Jupitus as you've never seen him before, in the role of big...

Hairspray, the smash hit musical comedy, has opened in London's West End! With standing ovations every night and unanimous critical acclaim, the show has broken box office records at the Shaftesbury Theatre!

Hairspray, the mother of all musicals, follows Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to dance her way onto TV's most popular dance show. Can this ordinary girl realise her extraordinary dreams, inspire her mum and still have time to win the boy she loves?

For a very limited period until 31 January 2010, Hairspray stars Never Mind the Buzzcocks comedian Phill Jupitus as you've never seen him before, in the role of big, blonde and beautiful Edna Turnblad, and pop legend Belinda Carlisle as the vain villainess Velma Von Tussle. And to top off the starry line up is TV and stage superstar Sharon D Clarke as the fabulous Motormouth Maybelle. On 2 February, Brian Conley returns to his role in the show as Tracy's voluptuous mother.

‘Big hair, big heart, big hit!' - Daily Telegraph
‘Hairspray is the musical with everything' - Observer
‘The most happy, funny and sunny show in town' - Sunday Express

'A riot of colour, song and fun from start to finish - put it top of your must-see list'
GARY VINCENT, MAGIC 105.4

‘One of the best productions currently on the London stage...if you don't leave with a huge smile on your face, then you've got no soul!'
CRISTO FOUFAS, LBC 97.3

‘The best show on the West End stage'
LBC 97.3

‘Every number is a jaw-dropping, spine-tingling delight. Why can't musical theatre always be like this?'
BILL BUCKLEY, LBC 97.3

‘The West End's most uplifting and life affirming spectacular!'
PAUL PHEAR, MAGIC 105.4null

‘Chloe Hart is an astounding new talent'
PAUL PHEAR, MAGIC 105.4null

‘The new cast has invigorated the show and made it one of the top "must see" musicals in London. Fun and funny the strong storyline and brilliant characters are brought to like by an energised and talented cast. It's a riot!'
JAMES MAX, LBC 97.3

Please note: Phil Jupitus who joins the Hairspray cast from Monday 26 October, will not be performing on the following dates:

Wednesday - 4 November
Tuesday - 10 November
Tuesday - 17 November
Friday - 18 and 19 December