THEATRE REVIEW: Hairspray starring Michael Ball, Marisha Wallace, Les Dennis & Rita Simons at The Coliseum
WORTH A LOOK?: *****
WHEN?: Saturday 18 September 2021, runs to 29 September 2021
RUNTIME: 150 minutes (including 20-minute interval)
We loved John Waters‘ 1988 film on which this musical is based but it is a show which has surpassed its origins and there is a moment tonight when rising star Marisha Wallace sings I Know Where I’ve Been that brings the house down.
- Read on for reasons including why Michael Ball’s number with Les Dennis reminded of Morecambe and Wise at their best
