HAIRSPRAY, Shaftesbury Theatre.

It’s bright, very bright! Wear sunglasses. I felt like I’d been shrunk and dropped into a packet of Dolly Mixtures! It’s a also an entertaining, fun night out, with awesome vocal talent on show, not just from the leads. With a serious underlying message there’s no preaching but instead some terrific cheeky lines that had us all ROTFLourAO! It appeared to be group booking night and we in the audience couldn’t contain ourselves, whopping and jumping out of our seats on occasion. Just the curtain going up for Part 2 brought about a major Gonzo impression from the conductor, which pretty much tipped us all over the edge.
And great to see Nicky Hambleton Jones has a more worthwhile purpose than just ‘Ten Years Younger’, as the delightful Penny undergoes a makeover at the end! See pics 6 (before) and 18 (after, 2nd from left!)

For a taster of what to expect in the show click here and view the video.

I also found a video blog for behind the scenes with the cast, for your enjoyment. Aren't I good to you?