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Burn the Floor comes to Shaftesbury Theatre

Monday, April 19, 2010

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The acclaimed dance show Burn the Floor is coming to Shaftesbury Theatre from 21 July to 4 September 2010. Burn The Floor is a breathtaking blend of Latin and Ballroom dance first conceived as a special performance at Sir Elton John’s 50th birthday celebration in 1997. Two years later, the show made its world premiere [...]

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OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMOUNT: Flashdance The Musical Opens in West End Autumn 2010

Friday, March 19, 2010

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Flashdance The Musical will open in the West End at the Shaftesbury Theatre this autumn.  Previewing from 24 September 2010 with press night on 14 October, Flashdance The Musical is currently booking until 26 February 2011.  Written by Tom Hedley and Robert Cary, with music by Robbie Roth, lyrics by Robert Cary and Robbie Roth, [...]

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West End Premiere of FLASHDANCE – The Musical

Friday, March 12, 2010

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Sparks will fly this year as the West End Premiere of FLASHDANCE – The Musical explodes onto the stage at the Shaftesbury Theatre from 24th Sep 2010 until 26 Feb 2011. Set in Pittsburgh USA, FLASHDANCE tells the story of 18 year old Alex, a welder by day and ‘flashdancer’ by night, whose dream is to [...]

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New Cast and Performance Schedule for Hairspray

Friday, September 4, 2009

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HAIRSRAY at The Shaftesbury Theatre has been extended until 24 Oct 2010  and the current performance schedule will change in November – There will be Sunday Matinees at 3pm from the 8th Nov 2009  (and no Monday evening performances from the 2nd Nov 2009).   Currently Starring Brian Conley The new cast will start on the 26th October 2009 Phill Jupitus as [...]

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HAIRSPRAY – New Sunday Matinee Performances Announced!

Thursday, July 23, 2009

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It has been announced that Hairspray, London’s happiest, funniest and sunniest show, will be playing 3pm performances on Sundays from 8 November 2009, and is now booking until 24 October 2010! Set in 1960′s Baltimore, the show is based on John Waters’ 1988 movie of the same name. With a book by Marc O’Donnell, the [...]

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Brian Conley will be New Edna in Hairspray!

Friday, April 17, 2009

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The current star of “Hairspray“, Michael Ball will leave the hit musical on the 25th July and his role of Edna Turnblad (Tracy’s mother) will be taken by Brian Conley from the 27th July 2009. PLEASE NOTE: Michael Ball will be on holiday from the 4th May to the 11th May returning on the 12th [...]

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Michael Ball Extends Until April 2009!

Thursday, September 4, 2008

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Michael Ball stars as Edna Turnblad, Tracy’s larger than life mother. He has recently announced that he will continue to play the role that won him the title of BEST ACTOR IN A MUSICAL at this year’s Olivier Awards and What’s on Stage Theatregoers Choice Awards, until April 2009.

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Hairspray Now Booking Until October 2009

Thursday, September 4, 2008

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HAIRSPRAY, the smash hit musical comedy, playing in Shaftesbury Theatre that was “WOS THEATREGOERS CHOICE AWARDS 2008″ has been a great success and therefore management of the theatre has decided to prolong its run until October 2009. Hairspray dominated this year’s theatre award ceremonies, claiming the title of Best Musical in the 2008 Olivier Awards and [...]

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Hairspray The Musical Reviews

Friday, August 29, 2008

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Michael Coveney on Whatsonstage.com (four stars) – “The ecstatic choreography of Jerry Mitchell combines with the delightful, primary-coloured costumes of Broadway veteran William Ivey Long to create a riotous scene at the oversize shop where mother and daughter are kitted out in style and the resident mannequins include a Supremes tribute trio. Director Jack O’Brien [...]

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