On Friday, I was lucky enough to go and see Hairspray at The Palace Theatre here in Manchester. I was so excited! Firstly because I love the 2007 film, it’s one of my favourites. It came out when it was my 18th birthday, and I got my boyfriend, Lance, to take me to see it. I immediately fell in love and as soon as I got home I bought the soundtrack and played it non-stop. I was dying to see it on stage, then a couple of years later it was announced the West End show was touring and coming to Manchester in 2010. Even better, it was here for my 21st birthday. My mum and dad bought me tickets as a present, but unfortunately soon after I became unwell and disabled with pain. I was so upset I couldn’t go. Because I was confined to bed, I couldn’t really celebrate my 21st. My family came round to visit me, and I got the most amazing cake made. I’m a huge Marilyn Monroe fan, and I knew exactly what cake I wanted for my birthday. I’ve included a photo above, which I’ve gotta say makes me hungry just looking at it, it was far too yummy. Anyway, I spent the whole day in horrendous pain and upset over how I was spending my 21st birthday in bed. So, when I heard Hairspray was coming to Manchester once again I couldn’t wait to finally get to go and see it.