Hairspray Tickets - London Coliseum, London

Hairspray

Important Info: PLEASE NOTE: Michael Ball will not perform at both performances on 2 July and 21 & 22 July evening performances Paul Merton will not perform on the following evening performances: 23, 30 April, 7, 14, 21, 28 May, 4 June and  13 - 22 August.

LIMITED SEASON FROM 1 SEPTEMBER – 8 NOVEMBER 2020

These are extraordinary times, so I'm sure you understand that in line with the current suspension of performances across the West End, we’re not able to begin performances on 23 April as planned.

But don't worry - you can't stop the beat!

Performances of Hairspray at the London Coliseum are being rescheduled to begin on Tuesday 1 September.

If you have already booked tickets we will be in touch with you directly with your options. You will also have priority until Monday 4 May to move your tickets to a new performance – Tuesday 1 September – Sunday 8 November.

Public booking reopens on Tuesday 5 May.

The swinging sixties are back! Hairspray will return to the West End, this time staged at the London Coliseum. This all-singing, all-dancing musical has been adapted into a film starring Zac Efron and Queen Latifah, but there’s nothing like seeing the story unfold on stage. So, if you want to see an upbeat show with a political message, as well as Michael Ball returning to a previous role, you’ll need to book your tickets for Hairspray now.

Set in 1960s Baltimore, audiences meet Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with even bigger hair who auditions for The Corny Collins Show, a locally broadcasted dance show for teens. Causing a stir with her dance moves, she catches the eye of Link Larkin, the show’s heartthrob and the pair hit it off. But, what happens when Tracy discusses her views on racial segregation? See if Tracy Turnblad will be able to become ‘Miss Teenage Hairspray’, or whether Amber von Tussle and her mother, Velma will steal the crown for another year.

Exploring real-life attitudes and opinions of 1960s America, be swept away in the iconic soundtrack, with songs including “Good Morning Baltimore”, “Welcome to the 60s” and its anthemic final number “You Can’t Stop the Beat”. An entertaining, thoughtful and colourful show, you’ll want to catch Hairspray on its return to London, coming to the Coliseum in 2020.

Did you know?

Michael Ball will reprise his performance as Edna Turnblad in the production. Lizzie Bea will make her West End debut as Tracy Turnblad, with Marisha Wallace as Motormouth Maybelle.

Paul Merton will play Wilbur Turnblad, with Rita Simons as Velma Von Tussle and Jonny Amies as Link Larkin.

Please note: Paul Merton will not be on for the following performances: Thu 23 April 7.30pm, Thu 30 April 7.30pm, Thu 07 May 7.30pm, Thu 14 May 7.30pm, Thu 21 May 7.30pm, Thu 28 May 7.30pm, Thu 04 June 7.30pm and Thu 13 to Sat 22 August (inclusive).

Hairspray was nominated for 11 Olivier Awards in 2008.