This high school cult classic follows big-haired teen dreamer Tracy Turnblad as she dances her way onto local TV and takes on racism in segregated 1960s Baltimore.
Before it became a Broadway smash and big-screen musical, Hairspray was John Waters at his most joyful, rebellious and gloriously subversive. This high school cult classic follows big-haired teen dreamer Tracy Turnblad as she dances her way onto local TV and takes on racism in segregated 1960s Baltimore.
At its heart is the iconic pairing of John Waters and Divine, with Divine serving full maternal glamour as Tracy’s mother Edna Turnblad in one of queer cinema’s most beloved performances. Hairspray is a feel-good favourite that still knows exactly how to cause trouble.
about SCHOOL’S OUT
This event is part of our School's Out strand exploring the queer high school experience from Section 28 to Heartstopper and beyond. On the First Street Outdoor Screen you can watch a week of free iconic camp and queer, American and British high school movies including Clueless and Hairspray.
Don't miss Banksie's St Trinian's (2007) Party Screening at CULTPLEX on Thursday 27th August. closing out the season.
timings
Starts 6pm
TICKETS
This event is free to attend and no ticket is required.
As capacity is limited, entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Director: Adam Shankman
Producers: Neil Meron, Craig Zadan
Screenwriter: Leslie Dixon
Talent: John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky
Country of origin: USA
Language: English
Release year: 1988
Age rating: PG
Content Guidance: Themes of racism and segregation (1960s setting), mild innuendo, a brief jail scene, and some bullying/body-shaming content.
Runtime: 92 minutes
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