The Easter weekend was a busy time for me, but Monday I make sure I found time to head to Milton Keynes theatre to see the touring production all singing, all dancing and big hair of "Hairspray". If you want a fun night out, this is for you. The show stars Mark Benton (from Waterloo road) as Edna Turnblad, Lucy Benjamin (Eastenders) as Velma Von Tussle, and Marcus Collins (from the X factor). The actress who plays Tracy Turnblad (Freya Sutton) this production of hairspray marks her professional theatre debut, I must say she didn't disappoint, but was wonderful as Tracy!! Such an amazing voice, which had me glued to the stage.
I have seen the film which stars some big names such as John Travolta, Queen Latifah and Zac Efron. But this production is just as wonderful, full of a few extras that the film doesn't have, I loved the scene the jail. All the songs you love in the film are included, letting you sing with them. Such an up beat, happy show, you won't be able to stop smiling, letting the show into your heart. The story is about a young girl from Baltimore who is larger than life, and not like to the normal girl who gets to be on tv, but that's her dream. One show is the only place she wants to be "The Corny Collins Show", the young dance and music show. When a place opens up she heads for her dream, however she doesn't understand why her black friends aren't invited too. This leads to Tracy standing up against Segregation, putting her life in the line for others, in a state who are not used to different races. The story show the power for the fight against segregation, something that some of us take for granted now.
Over all this is an enjoyable show, and a perfect way to spend your time. All the actors had you wanting to jump out of your seat and join them!!!
Enjoy your week.
Love lolly
xoxo
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