Hairspray is set to return for a new UK and Ireland tour in 2027. Producers Mark Goucher, Matthew Gale and Laurence Myers have today announced the return of Brenda Edwards and Paul Kerryson's production of Hairspray, which will embark on its second major national UK and Ireland tour, opening at Manchester Palace Theatre in July 2027. Neil Hurst will reprise the role of Edna Turnblad with further casting to be announced. The production, which is directed by Brenda Edwards and Paul Kerryson will feature choreography by Drew McOnie, set and costume design by Takis, lighting design by Philip Gladwell, sound design by Ben Harrison, musical direction by Richard Atkinson, projection design by George Reeve and casting by Grinrod Burton, with associate director Juliet Gough and associate choreographer Shaquille Brush. Hairspray will open at Manchester Palace Theatre on 2 July 2027 and will run until the 18 July. The tour will then visit King’s Theatre, Glasgow (20 - 25 July), Edinburgh Playhouse (27 July - 1 August), Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff (3 - 7 August), Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin (9 - 14 August), Grand Opera House, Belfast (16 - 21 August), Cliffs Pavillion, Southend (24 - 29 August), New Wimbledon Theatre, London (31 August - 4 September), Liverpool Empire (13 - 18 September), Alhambra Theatre, Bradford (20 - 25 September), Sunderland Empire (27 September - 2 October), Milton Keynes Theatre (4 - 9 October), Malvern Theatres (11 - 16 October), Birmingham Hippodrome (25 - 30 October), Grand Opera House, York (1 - 6 November), Leicester Curve (8 - 13 November), Brighton Theatre Royal (15 - 20 November), Woking Theatre (22 - 27 November) and Bristol Hippodrome (10 - 15 January 2028), with additional venues to be confirmed soon. More information on tour dates and tickets at hairsprayuktour.com #hairspray #hairspraythemusical #theatre #musicaltheatre #ukandirelandtour @neilhurst - @sparkleofthestage