The West End production of Hairspray has been forced to cancel performances until 13 July, following a member of the production team testing positive for Covid-19.

The next scheduled performance will, therefore, be the matinee performance on Wednesday 14 July.

A statement issued by the producers reads as follows: “Unfortunately, despite extremely robust measures being in place, a member within the Hairspray company has sadly tested positive for Covid-19. To ensure that we are adhering to the strictest of protocols, this means that all performances are cancelled up to and including Tuesday 13 July. Our next performance will be the matinee performance on Wednesday 14 July.

“We want to reassure all of our audiences that due to the strict processes we have in place at the London Coliseum, this registered case will not have come into contact with anyone visiting the venue and we are confident that we have adhered to all the required health and safety requirements. The safety of our customers remains our number one priority.

“Everyone at both the London Coliseum and in the Hairspray team are so sorry that this means these performances cannot go ahead. If you booked directly with the London Coliseum, please contact hairspray@eno.org so that they can help you to book for an alternative performance of your choice.

“Alternatively, if you would like a full refund please let the team know to the same address. Full refunds will be offered to all customers who are unable to move their tickets to an alternative performance. If you booked via a ticket agent/3rd party they will contact you regarding refunds/alternative dates.”

Hairspray is booking at the London Coliseum until 29 September 2021.

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