Film Screening: Hairspray (1988)
Film Screening: Hairspray (1988)

Wednesday 23rd November
19:30
Join Cinema Nation CIC and Unity Theatre for a musical celebration with a Queer Twist.
A teenager teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about racial integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show. See the original film that the 2007 musical version was based on.
Starring Ricki Lake, Debbie Harry and Divine, John Waters wrote that his all-time favourite review of Hairspray was David Edelstein's in Rolling Stone: "A family movie both the Bradys and the Mansons could adore”.
With an introduction from Michael and Monika from Cinema Nation CIC (www.cinemanation.co.uk)
Refreshments:
The Unity Bar will be open from 5pm with a special Musical themed cocktail menu for just £6 per cocktail. Our usual 2 for £8 beer and wine offer will also be available, supplied by your favourite local vendors including Love Lane, Liverpool Brewing Company and Neptune, as well as a range of snacks for you to enjoy with the film.
This screening is the second part of two events exploring queer and theatrical aesthetics in cinema.
Show Information:
Hairspray, 1988 (USA)
Director John Waters
Runtime: 1h32mins
Certificate: PG
Language and Access: English audio with English subtitles
Tickets:
£5.50 (student, under 25, concession, creatives)
£7.50 (full price adult)
Unity is an unreserved cinema space. If you have specific seating or access requirements we will ask you for this at checkout so we can ensure you are comfotable and able to have the best possible experience at our venue.
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