As well as "the bubblegum-style sixties fun of the show," Hairspray, the musical, has a strong anti-racist message, says director, Joseph Walsh, who is delighted to be working on the show for the Cork Opera House. The Boston native directed The King and I at the Cork Opera House seven years ago

Actor Antony Cotton stormed to victory tonight in the final of 'Let’s Dance For Comic Relief' with a display of jazz hands and tap dancing.

ACTOR John Travolta is to play the lead female role in the new film version of Hairspray, according to reports.

John Travolta fans finally have their two big wishes: His return to movie musicals after almost 30 years and his first role as a plump housewife.