It seems that Hairspray is the public’s choice when it comes to West End musicals, scooping a record breaking seven awards at the Theatregoers’ Choice Awards!
Whether it’s due to Michael Ball’s cross dressing skills or the toe tapping tunes featured throughout the show, one thing’s for sure - if you haven’t seen the show, book to see it NOW! Get hold of some loud clothes, spray your hair into a bouffant and head on down to the West End to see the award winning Hairspray.
For those of you who didn’t catch the awards, Hairspray won the following:
Best Musical Actress: Leanne Jones
Best Musical Actor: Michael Ball
Best Supporting Musical Actress: Tracie Bennett
Best Supporting Actor: Ben James-Ellis
Best Director: Jack O’Brien
Best Choreographer: Jerry Mitchell
Best New Musical
Here is a snippet of the show for your viewing pleasure……
Stuck for a half term activity? Well look no further than a London Theatre Break, it’s the perfect mini getaway for all the family.
Show and Stay have a range of shows to suit everyone, if you want action and adventure why not book to see Lord of the Rings - a powerful tale of good verses evil. If you loved the Wizard of Oz, then book the sensational Wicked and see how the good witch of the north and the wicked witch of the west came to be.
Family favorites Grease and Joseph are ideal for a half term theatre break, watch Susan McFadden, Danny Bayne and Lee Mead live on stage in the West End. The Sound of Music, Hairspray and The Lion King are just some more examples of great shows which will have your family smiling all half term.
Why not team your theatre break with a London Attraction, from as little as £12.50 per person you could be visiting celebrity wax works in Madame Tussauds or soaring above the clouds on the iconic London Eye.
If you book a family theatre break before the 14th March 2008 you will get one nights stay in a top London hotel for FREE - that’s right absolutely nothing! So get your skates on and book your family on a Show and Stay theatre break this half term.
Stuck for gift ideas? Well look no further than Show and Stay! Whether you want to treat a loved one or just fancy treating yourself, we have THE Christmas gift package to suit any stocking.
Step one: choose a show
From the shining colours of Joseph’s coat to the wild plains of Africa in the Lion King, we have all the TOP West End shows for you to choose from. Dads, mums, daughters and sons - we have something for everyone.
Step two: choose your hotel and pre-theatre dinner.
We have a delightful range of two star to five star hotels in London and a mouthwatering selection of pre-theatre restaurants to sample.
Step Three: Adding an attraction.
Whether you want to see iconic London attractions or get in the festive spirit we have something for you. As Christmas is nearly upon us we have a great selection of festive attractions to add on to your package, including ice skating at the Tower of London and festive fun at Winter Wonderland Hyde Park.
Christmas in London is simply magical and chock-a-block with festive attractions, from Spitalfields Winter Festival to Trafalgar Square Tree Lighting - check out our Christmas events in London page for more information on these activities.
Celebrated singer and West End legend, Micheal Ball, will be playing Edna Turnblad in the London production of Hairspray. The character of Edna Turnblad is that of the over-sized and overbearing mother of dance crazy teen, Tracy Turnblad.
Hairspray, the musical is based on the 1988 film by John Waters and is set in Baltimore in 1962. In the 1988 film version, the role of Edna Turnblad was played by Baltimore’s most famous transvestite performer, Divine.
In the 2007 film production of Hairspray, Edna Turnblad is played by John Travolta. I found the most fantastic clip of Travolta in a pink dress on youtube - it’s brilliant. Looking forward to seeing the film when it comes out but am even more excited about seeing Michael Ball in this role in the West End.
