Hairspray (London Coliseum) London Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (41)
See it if Just go and see this! Strong message with just the most uplifting score!! Brings joy!
Don't see it if I would recommend everyone see this, even if you think you don't like musicals!!
See it if You enjoy things really camp, upbeat, joyous, funny, over the top, exaggerated and amusing.
Don't see it if You're not keen on things being done over the top or in exaggerated ways. Read more
See it if You enjoy 'big' musicals with larger than life characters and hilarious writing, that also manage to deliver heavy themes with respect.
Don't see it if You'd prefer something 'smaller', or if you prefer more serious pieces.
See it if You love the Hairspray film and/or songs and want to have an entertaining night out
Don't see it if You don't like musicals
See it if You like a sing along a musical!!
Don't see it if You want something abit more thought provoking!
See it if You like the classical musicals.
Don't see it if -
See it if You want a modern classic, thats fun and everyone will enjoy.
Don't see it if You want a more serious musical
See it if You love a good musical. It’s fun and silly but has poignant moment.
Don't see it if You have no sense of fun!
Critic Reviews (3)
All the elements are there, in bundles. There is no weak link in the performances either. The show weaves elements of gospel with cabaret, pantomime, musical hall comedy and classic West End show musicality. This runs its own risk of disharmony and entertainment overkill, but it unites those forms, excelling at them all.
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It is hard to imagine a show more suited to ushering in a post-pandemic era of lavish crowd-pleasing theatre. Ultimately, you'd have to be a pretty miserable soul not to enjoy this uplifting belter of a musical. It's a little like being force fed vitamins. Truly life-enhancing: great fun but so much more.
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For all these splendid performances, the night needs a star in whom we can believe and we get one in Lizzie Bea. She gives us a Tracy Turnblad brimming with charm and wit, artless but bright, vulnerable but determined.
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