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Hairspray brings the role of Edna Turnblad

Event 8 of 19 in Mark Benton’s career: television, film and theatre

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Feb 2013

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Theatre

Hairspray brings the role of Edna Turnblad

Benton plays Edna Turnblad in the touring production of Hairspray. In a February interview, he describes taking on the musical after a long stint in Waterloo Road.

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Sources and context

Hairspray: Mark Benton interviewNews reporting · WhatsOnStage
Mark Benton: professional creditsFirst-party publication · Conway van Gelder Grant

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Mark Benton: professional credits Conway van Gelder Grant
Hairspray: Mark Benton interview WhatsOnStage

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