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Producers of Hairspray have released the first pictures of Brian Conley as Edna Turnblad, and UK Tickets thinks he looks fantastic.

When UK Tickets caught up with Brian at celebrity hotspot The Ivy, he told us all about his new role. “I love it,” he laughed, “but I think it’s hilarious that I have to wear less padding than Michael Ball!” With a new actor taking the role, designers took the opportunity to rethink some of the costumes.

“All that dancing with those big bosoms has given Michael a bit of back trouble,” Brian told us. The result is a slightly slimmer Edna, but she’s still big, blonde and beautiful, and Brian Conley loves it. “I don’t want my wife to worry yet, but I loved being Edna as soon as I put the fat suit on. And I can walk in heels!”

Brian takes over the role of Edna from Michael Ball on 27 July 2009. He will be joined by Liam Tamne as Link Larkin and Chloe Hart as Tracy. Hairspray is currently booking until March next year and you can grab your tickets here.