Hairspray a first for DAOS

Hairspray is one of the most successful American romantic comedies of all time – and it’s coming to Dunstable next month.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Apr 2015, 10:00 BST
Lucy O'Hare plays Tracey in DAOS's HairsprayLucy O'Hare plays Tracey in DAOS's Hairspray
Lucy O'Hare plays Tracey in DAOS's Hairspray

Hats off to Dunstable Amateur Operatic Society (DAOS) who’ve pulled off a real coup in securing it – they’re the first musical theatre group to be allowed to present this great show.

The story revolves round Tracey Turnblad (played by Lucy O’Hare), a tubby teenager with big hair and a big heart whose one passion is to dance.

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James Halling plays her love interest Link Larkin with Rachel Parkins as soul singer Motormouth Maybelle.

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But behind the catchy songs and and energy-packed routines, there’s a serious message about diversity and racial integration in 1960s America.

DAOS is also running a theatre activity workshop make-over on Saturday, May 16 for youngsters aged between seven and 11. For more details email [email protected]

> Hairspray is at Dunstable’s Grove Theatre on May 15 and 16. Call the Box Office on 01582 602080.

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