With big hair and even bigger attitude, a musical production of Hairspray will be touring Australia in 2016.
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A big fat arena spectacular
Featuring over 900 performers, this will be the largest arena production of Hairspray anywhere in the world.
The Hairspray musical production will star theatre legend Simon Burke as Edna Turnblad, singer and actress Christine Anu as Motormouth Maybelle, mesmerising dance man Wayne Scott Kermond as Wilbur Turnblad, House Husbands’ Tim Campbell as Corny Collins, Amanda Muggleton as Velma Von Tussle, Barry Conrad as Seaweed, Dan Venz as Link Larkin and Lauren McKenna as Tracy Turnblad alongside a core cast of 30 professional performers and a large amateur ensemble of over 900 young performers ranging from ages 9-21 years of age.
Hairspray will be touring Brisbane in April 2016, Newcastle in July 2016 and Adelaide in October 2016.
With explosive choreography and stunning sets and costumes, the musical will journey audiences back to the 60's.
Produced by Harvest Rain, Hairspray will be directed & choreographed by Callum Mansfield (Dirty Dancing, The King & I, Cats Arena Spectacular).
Go behind the scenes and meet the 900 members of the Brisbane mass ensemble
What's the story?
It’s 1962, and pleasantly plump Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire – to be on television dancing on the popular Corny Collins Show.
When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her newfound power to vanquish the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a television network – all without denting her 'do!
The production is based on the New Line Cinema film written by and directed by John Waters.
Performances
BRISBANE
Venue: Great Hall, Brisbane Convention Centre Merivale Street, South Bank
Dates: From 8th – 10th April 2016
– Friday 8th April 1pm & 7:30pm
– Saturday 9th April 2pm & 7:30pm
– Sunday 10th April 1pm
Tickets: From $69 (Transaction fees apply). Available from www.ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849, www.hairsprayarenashow.com or www.harvestrain.com.au.
NEWCASTLE
Venue: Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Dates: From 15th – 17th July 2016
– Friday 15th July 7:30pm
– Saturday 16th July 2pm & 7:30pm
Tickets: From $70 (Transaction fees apply). Available from www.ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849, www.hairsprayarenashow.com or www.harvestrain.com.au.
On sale from May 5th 2016
ADELAIDE
Venue: Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Dates: From 14th – 15th October
– Friday 14th October 7:30pm
– Saturday 15th October 2pm & 7:30pm
Tickets: From $70 (Transaction fees apply). Available from www.ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849, www.hairsprayarenashow.com or www.harvestrain.com.au.
On sale from May 5th 2016
PERTH
Venue: HBF Stadium, Mt Claremont
Dates: From 20 – 22nd January 2017
Tickets: On sale Monday 1st August www.ticketek.com.au.
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