Hurst and Brace to lead Hairspray tour from Manchester in July 2027

Neil Hurst and Katie Brace will reprise Edna and Tracy Turnblad for the Hairspray UK and Ireland tour, which opens at Manchester Palace Theatre from 2 to 19 July 2027. The production is directed by Brenda Edwards and Paul Kerryson, with choreography by Drew McOnie. Producers are Mark Goucher, Matthew Gale and Laurence Myers.