Review | With a huge heart, Hairspray is a timely high energy, all singing, all dancing celebration of integration and acceptance
HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL, EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE ****
With one of the most upbeat opening numbers in musical theatre, Hairspray never fails to lift the spirits from the very start. This fresh new production, directed by Paul Kerryson and Hairspray ‘royalty’ Brenda Edwards, best loved for her portrayal of Motormouth Maybelle in previous productions, is no different – a timely high energy, all singing, all dancing celebration of integration and acceptance.