Hairspray

Hairspray, Theatre Royal Norwich, 2011.

Cast: Michael Starke, Micky Dolenz, Laurie Scarth, Liam Doyle, Gillian Kirkpatrick, Wayne Robinson, Danny Bayne, Emma Dukes, Clare Halse, Sandra Marvin, Yvonne O'Grady, Seliza Sebastian, Carl Sanderson, Shakira Akabusi, Kane Andrews, Richard Dale, Harry Francis, Darron Gifty, Natalie Kelly, Gemma-Knight Jones, Mia Lincoln, Emily Luke-Taylor, Abiona Omonua, Yohemy Prosper, Charles Ruhrmund, Spin, Lauren Stroud, Helen Ternent, Nyroy Dixon, Mark Hilton, Debbie Jenkins, Jennifer Saayeng, Laura Thorogood, Matt Thorpe, Dina Tree.

Book: Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan

Music & Lyrics: Marc Shaiman

Lyrics: Scott Wittman

Director: Jack O'Brien

The second time I saw this and the second time I forgot I'd seen one of the Monkees. It's touring again but all the cheap seats have gone locally and after years of being spoilt by their cheap seats I'm reluctant to pay £35 for something I've seen twice. So I've just ordered the DVD instead.