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London's Shaftesbury Theatre hosts Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman's multi-Tony Award-winning production of Hairspray starring Michael Ball and Mel Smith.
Based on John Waters' 1988 film of the same name, the show is set in 1960's Baltimore and follows the fortunes of "pleasantly plump" Baltimore teenager Tracy Turnblad, who is transformed overnight from outsider to teen celebrity when she wins a spot on the local TV dance programme, the Corny Collins Dance Show.
Tracy's next mission is to vanquish the programme's reigning princess, win the love of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show - all without denting her 'do!
Running Time
2 hours and 40 minutes
Address
Shaftesbury Theatre
210 Shaftesbury Avenue
London
WC2H 8DP
Travel
Nearest Underground: Leicester Square
Nearest Rail: Charing Cross
Bus Routes: 8, 10, 14, 19, 24, 25, 29, 38, 55, 73, 134, 176, 242
Parking: MasterPark at Cambridge Circus, NCP at Museum Street, Drury Lane, Upper St Martin’s Lane, Parker Mews.
Access
There are spaces for 4 wheelchairs in Boxes A and B which are down 3 steps off a corridor to the left of the box office. You will need help negotiating the steps. Transfer seating is also available in the Royal Circle, the entrance to which is level from the foyer.
An infra-red system with 20 headsets and 15 neckloops is available for the hearing impaired. Headsets and neckloops must be collected from the foyer sweet kiosk.
Guide dogs are allowed inside the auditorium or alternatively theatre staff will look after up to 6 dogs per performance.
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