Hairspray The Musical adds Norwich dates to UK and Ireland tour
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 12:02 · Archive
Hairspray The Musical will play Norwich Theatre Royal from January 17 to 22, 2028.
Hairspray The Musical is adding eight new venues to its UK and Ireland tour, including a run at Norwich Theatre Royal from January 17 to 22, 2028. The production will feature Katie Brace as Tracy Turnblad and Neil Hurst as Edna Turnblad, with Paul Kerryson and Brenda Edwards directing and Drew McOnie choreographing.
The musical is based on John Waters' 1988 film and tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, who uses her fame to fight for liberation, tolerance and interracial unity in Baltimore. The stage production first opened on Broadway in 2002, winning eight Tony Awards, and has since become an international success. A film adaptation was released in 2007, featuring John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer and James Marsden.
How it is being reported
- Smash-hit musical to come to city as new dates added to major UK and Ireland tourHairspray The Musical will now be coming to the Norwich Theatre Royal from January 17 to 22, 2028 after the producers revealed eight more venues.Norwich Evening News · 20 Oct, 11:40
- Smash-hit musical to come to city as new dates added to major UK and Ireland tourHairspray The Musical will now be coming to the Norwich Theatre Royal from January 17 to 22, 2028 after the producers revealed eight more venues.Eastern Daily Press · 20 Oct, 11:16
In this story: Hairspray The Musical · Norwich Theatre Royal · Katie Brace · Neil Hurst · Paul Kerryson · Brenda Edwards · Drew McOnie · Baltimore
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