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Strictly Come Dancing – The Professional 2023

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Strictly Come Dancing fans considering buying tickets for the Strictly the Professionals Tour 2023 are wondering who is on the tour, where is it and how long does it last?

There is a spectacular line-up of some of the world’s best professional dancers hitting the road next year for the 2023 official Strictly Come Dancing : The Professionals UK Tour.

It comes in addition to the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2023 , and fans will see a breathtaking show, featuring a 10-strong ensemble of dancers from the smash hit BBC One TV show Strictly Come Dancing, will open at Hull’s Bonus Arena on 2 May and then waltz its way around the UK before culminating at Liverpool’s M&S Arena on 30th May.

Tickets are on sale now from Strictly The Professionals and via Ticketmaster .

Who is on Strictly the Professionals tour 2023?

Audiences across the country will enjoy an evening of world-class dance, stunning choreography and glamorous costumes, live and up close from 10 talented Strictly Professionals: Australian Open Champion and 2018 finalist Dianne Buswell ; new Strictly Pro dancer and 11-time Italian Latin American Champion Vito Coppola ; Chinese National Dance Champion Carlos Gu (who is also new to Strictly this year), Professional World Mambo Champion and 2020 Strictly finalist Karen Hauer ; undefeated four-time British National Champion Neil Jones; six-time Italian Latin and Ballroom Champion Nikita Kuzmin ; 2017 & 2020 Strictly finalist Gorka Marquez ; four-time Italian Dance Championship winner Luba Mushtuk ; Polish Open Latin Champion Jowita Przystal ; and World Latin Dance Championships Under 21 finalist Nancy Xu .

Where is the Strictly the Professionals tour 2023?

Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals 2023 UK Tour takes place in the following locations on these dates;

• 02 May - Hull: Bonus Arena 7.30pm
• 03 May - Sheffield: Utilita Arena 7.30pm
• 04 May - Newcastle: Utilita Arena 7.30pm
• 05 May - Aberdeen: P&J Live Arena 7.30pm
• 06 May - Glasgow: Armadillo 7.30pm
• 07 May - Edinburgh: Playhouse 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 09 May - Salford: The Lowry 7.30pm
• 10 May - Salford: The Lowry 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 11 May - Blackpool: Opera House 7.30pm
• 12 May - York: The Barbican 7.30pm
• 13 May - Birmingham: Hippodrome 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 14 May - Birmingham: Hippodrome 2.30pm
• 16 May - Oxford: New Theatre 7.30pm
• 17 May - Cardiff: Motorpoint Arena 7.30pm
• 18 May - Nottingham: Royal Centre 7.30pm
• 19 May - London: Palladium 7.30pm
• 20 May - London: Palladium 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 21 May - London: Palladium 2.30pm
• 23 May - Bournemouth: BIC 7.30pm
• 24 May - Plymouth: Pavillions 7.30pm
• 25 May - Plymouth: Pavillions 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 26 May - Portsmouth: Guildhall 7.30pm
• 27 May - Brighton: Brighton Centre 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 28 May - Brighton: Brighton Centre 2.30pm
• 30 May - Liverpool: M&S Bank Arena 7.30pm

How long is the Strictly Professional show?

The Strictly Professional show is two-hours long , giving fans a great evening on entertainment and choreography. The 31-date tour, directed by Strictly’s Creative Director Jason Gilkison, will showcase the exceptional talent of TV’s hugely popular professional dancers, set within the wonderful world of the BBC show, with its stunning costumes and sparkling sets.

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Jason said, “It is fantastic to unveil this stellar line-up of much-loved Strictly professional dancers for next year’s tour. We will be dazzling audiences across the country with the dance and choreography at the highest possible standard. To see these dancers coming together to perform on this scale is a joy for me as a director and Strictly fans are in for a real treat!”

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• Date 1 Feb - 2 Feb , 2023
• Doors Open 06.00pm
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STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE ANNOUNCES FIRST CELEBRITIES

TO JOIN UK ARENA TOUR 2023

Event timings

Evening shows: 01st & 02nd Feb

Box Office: 5pm / Doors Open: 6pm

Show Start: 7.30pm / Interval: 8.35pm / Show End: 10pm

Matinee show: 02 nd Feb 

Box Office:1pm / Doors Open: 1pm

Show Start: 2.30pm / Interval: 3.35pm / Show End: 5pm

Confirmed line up:            

Fleur East & Vito Coppola

Helen Skelton & Kai Widdrington

Will Mellor & Nancy XU

Molly Rainford & Carlos GU

Ellie Simmonds & Nikita Kuzmin

Tyler West & Dianne Buswell

Hamza Yassin & Jowita Przystal

The first three celebrities who will be joining 2023’s hotly-anticipated Strictly Come Dancing Live UK arena tour are announced today: Actor Will Mellor ( Broadchurch , Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps ); Paralympic swimming champion and broadcaster Ellie Simmonds ; and Kiss FM radio host, TV presenter and DJ Tyler West will be foxtrotting their way across the country for 31 sparkle-filled shows kicking off in January.

They will be joined on tour by Strictly TV judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke, who is appearing on the arena tour for the first time.  The sensational Janette Manrara will host. Further casting announcements will be made soon.

You have the chance to experience everything you love about the multi-award-winning TV series – live!

The host with the most, Janette Manrara has her cue cards at the ready to guide audiences through a feast of breathtaking dance routines and incredible live music, performed by a cast of celebrities and their professional dance partners, together with the Strictly Live Band.

The magnificent dance floor will dazzle with the exquisite costumes and first class production values which Strictly is known and loved for, giving fans of all ages the perfect opportunity to extend that special Strictly magic into the new year. And if that is not enough, the live show audience can play judge at each performance as their text votes ultimately decides who wins the coveted Glitterball Trophy.

Feel-great entertainment to start 2023 on the right foot!

Champagne Experience

Our Champagne Experience includes:

• Prime View Seat
• Access to our Utilita Lounge
• Glass of champagne on arrival
• Deli style sharing platter suitable for your party size *Vegetarian options are available

Hospitality Experience

Our Hospitality Experience includes:                                                                     

• Entry into the venue via our Hospitality entrance
• A prime view event ticket
• Access to the Hospitality Live lounge from full doors and during the interval
• A glass of champagne on arrival

Suite Experience

• Exclusive hire of 10 seater Executive Suite
• Entry into the venue via the Hospitality entrance
• Glass of prosecco on arrival
• £300 to spend behind the bar
• Chefs selection buffet (dietary requirements can be catered for)
• Car Parking for 3 cars

The small print:-

• You can access the Executive Suite from full doors until the end of the event
• Executive suites are located above the balcony seating area
• Alcohol only available to over 18s - ID may be required
• Card beverage facilities will be available within the suite
• Event details and timings may be subject to change

Strictly Come Dancing announces UK arena tour for 2023

Multi-award-winning BBC Studios Entertainment production will be touring the UK with 31 exciting dance packed shows.

Clear the dancefloor and whip out your 10 paddles, because the Strictly Come Dancing Live Arena Tour is back for 2023! For the first time ever, Anton Du Beke will join fellow TV judges Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood on the Strictly Live Tour. The tour will also see the welcome return of the sensational Janette Manrara, who will host the 31 supersized sparkle-filled shows foxtrotting around the country in January and February next year. Tickets are on sale at 9.00am on 30 September from StrictlyComeDancingLive.com .

Opening at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on 20 January, the scintillating live show will then waltz across the country to some of the UK’s biggest entertainment venues: Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, Leeds’ First Direct Arena, the AO Arena Manchester, Sheffield’s Utilita Arena, Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, London’s O2 Arena, SSE Arena Belfast, culminating at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on 12 February.

The 2023 tour will be directed once again by the A-MAZ-ING Strictly TV Judge Craig Revel Horwood. The show will feature many of the celebrities and professional dancers from the current series of the multi-award-winning BBC One show, together with the Strictly Live Band, a great way to celebrate the 20 th series of this entertainment phenomenon. Further casting announcements will be made soon.

Speaking about the upcoming tour, Anton Du Beke said: "I'm so excited to join my fellow TV judges on the Strictly 2023 tour and have the chance to enjoy all the fun of the live experience with audiences around the UK."  

Strictly’s Head Judge Shirley Ballas said: “I’m delighted to be returning to the judging panel, and it will be lovely to have Anton with us. It’s always so much fun! The audiences at the arena shows are phenomenal and it’s so nice to get to see everyone and perform for you all – I can’t wait for January when we get the show on the road!”

Craig Revel Horwood said: “ I'm thrilled to be back directing and judging the 2023 tour. This tour is going to be bigger and better than ever before – my imagination is running wild! With Anton joining the judging panel, one word, three syllables: FAB-U-LOUS!”

Janette Manrara said: “ I’m so excited to be returning to host the 2023 Strictly Live Tour! It is the most incredible experience to be part of this epic production, bringing all we love about the TV series to hundreds of thousands of people around the UK.”

BBC One’s hugely popular Strictly Come Dancing returned to TV screens last weekend with an exciting new celebrity line-up and a host of breathtaking dance routines. Strictly's Live Tour is no different, showcasing all the amazing choreography and fantastic live music that Strictly is famous for, so that audiences around the UK can experience everything they love about the TV show live on stage.

Arena audiences can not only watch the spectacular stars in action as they perform roof-raising routines, but they are also granted the power to decide who wins the coveted Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show. The tour judges will provide their invaluable wisdom, advice and scores at each performance, but the audience vote via text for their favourite couple, and it is ultimately their votes that will decide who wins! 

As in 2022, each performance of the tour will host a British Sign Language interpreter, who will be displayed on two very large screens either side of the stage so that attendees can book tickets and sit almost anywhere in the arena to enjoy the experience with family and friends.

STRICTLY COME DANCING THE LIVE TOUR 2023

20 – 22 January            Birmingham Utilita Arena                             

(Friday 20 th at 7.30pm, Saturday 21 st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 22 nd at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

24-25 January             Nottingham Motorpoint Arena                                

(Tuesday 24 th at 7.30pm, Wednesday at 25 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)

26 -27 January             Leeds First Direct Arena                    

(Thursday 26 th at 7.30pm, Friday 27 th at 7.30pm)

28 -29 January             Manchester AO Arena                                  

(Saturday 28 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 29 th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

31 January                  Sheffield Utilita Arena                                  

(Tuesday 31 st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)

01-02 February           Newcastle Utilita Arena                                

(Wednesday 1 st at 7.30pm, Thursday 2 nd at 7.30pm)

03-05 February           London The O2 Arena           

(Friday 3 rd at 7.30pm, Saturday 4 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 5 th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

07-08 February           Belfast SSE Arena                  

(Tuesday 7 th at 7.30pm, Wednesday 8 th at 2pm & 7.30pm)

10-12 February           Glasgow OVO Hydro                                     

(Friday 10 th at 7.30pm, Saturday 11 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 12 th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

Tickets: £ 35 - £ 95 (bands differ between venues) 

All ticket prices are subject to a booking fee and may be subject to a venue facility fee

For more information and to book tickets, visit: www.strictlycomedancinglive.com

Twitter: @SCD_Live_Tour

Instagram: @Strictlycomedancinglive

Facebook: /strictlylive

STRICTLY COME DANCING THE LIVE TOUR is produced by Stage Entertainment UK and Phil McIntyre Live, in association with BBC Studios.

For further information, please contact:  Neil Reading PR,  Molly Murnaghan / Neil Reading -  [email protected] 

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Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023: dates, celebrities and all you need to know

The Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023 promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2023 is coming to a town near you, and this year host Janette Manrara has promised the show will be bigger than ever before. 

As Strictly Come Dancing 2022 comes to a close in December, fans of the show know that the live tour traditionally follows the end of the series and will showcase all the breathtaking choreography, stunning costumes and fantastic live music that we see in BBC One’s long-running show. 

The 2023 tour will be directed once again by the A-MAZ-ING Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood and will feature many of the celebrities and professional dancers from the current series, together with the Strictly live band.

Audiences around the UK can experience everything they love about the TV show live on stage, getting the chance to not only watch the stars in action as they perform roof-raising routines, but also audiences will once again have the power to decide who wins the Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show. 

Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023 dates

Opening at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on Friday, January 20, the live show will then waltz around the UK to some of the biggest entertainment venues including Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, Leeds’ First Direct Arena, the AO Arena in Manchester, Sheffield’s Utilita Arena, Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, London’s O2 Arena and the SSE Arena in Belfast, before culminating at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Sunday, February 12.

Here is the full list of the 31 sparkle-filled shows coming to a town near you... 

• 20–22 January Birmingham Utilita Arena — Friday 20th at 7.30pm, Saturday 21st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 22nd at 1.30pm & 6.30pm
• 24-25 January Nottingham Motorpoint Arena — Tuesday 24th at 7.30pm, Wednesday at 25th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 26-27 January Leeds First Direct Arena — Thursday 26th at 7.30pm, Friday 27th at 7.30pm
• 28-29 January Manchester AO Arena — Saturday 28th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 29th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm
• 31 January Sheffield Utilita Arena — Tuesday 31st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 01-02 February Newcastle Utilita Arena — Wednesday 1st at 7.30pm, Thursday 2nd at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 03-05 February London The O2 Arena — Friday 3rd at 7.30pm, Saturday 4th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 5th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm
• 07-08 February Belfast SSE Arena — Tuesday 7th at 7.30pm, Wednesday 8th at 2pm & 7.30pm
• 10-12 February Glasgow OVO Hydro — Friday 10th at 7.30pm, Saturday 11th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 12th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm

Each performance of the tour will also host a British Sign Language interpreter, who will be displayed on two very large screens either side of the stage so that attendees can book tickets and sit almost anywhere in the arena to enjoy the experience with family and friends.

Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023: which celebrities are taking part?

As always the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023 will see some of the biggest names from Strictly Come Dancing 2022 return to the dance floor... and the first three celebrities have already been announced. 

Actor Will Mellor ( Broadchurch , Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps ) will be taking part, along with Paralympic swimming champion and broadcaster Ellie Simmonds and Kiss FM radio host, TV presenter and DJ Tyler West. 

Speaking about the upcoming tour, Will Mellor said: " Strictly has been one of the most memorable and emotional journeys I’ve ever been on! Stepping out of my comfort zone and being a part of this massive show is something I’ll never forget. I can’t wait to put on my dancing shoes and go around the country to perform on huge stages in front of thousands of people who have watched and supported us. Bring on the tour!!”

Ellie Simmonds added: “ Strictly was such an incredible life-changing and emotional experience for me — it gave me a huge confidence boost and the feeling that anything is possible! So to be able to continue my journey on the tour next year is going to be amazing. I can't wait!"

Tyler West, whose time on the TV series came to an end in the Blackpool special said: “I never realized how much dance would change my life but I can’t express how much I’ve loved it and fully embraced this opportunity to learn to dance with the best dance partner anyone could ask for in Dianne! I am so happy my Strictly journey isn't over quite yet and I can’t wait to relive some of our favorite dances and live like a pop star on tour performing for audiences each night! I am buzzing to get on the road with the gang.”

Also joining the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023 are Molly Rainford and Hamza Yassin.

Wildlife cameraman Hamza, who is currently one of the Strictly favourites to win the show, said of the tour: “ Strictly has changed my life in ways I never imagined, so to be doing the tour on top of it all is a dream come true.

“I’ve heard the tour audiences are unparalleled, so I’ll be relishing the atmosphere every night, and I’m so excited to share that experience with my fellow dancers — not to mention the judges.”

Actress, singer and TV presenter Molly also commented: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the Strictly Live Tour . Performing for the huge arena crowds across the UK is going to be an incredible experience.

“I’m really looking forward to continuing my amazing Strictly journey and getting out on the road to meet all the fans.”

Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023: who are the judges?

The celebrities and their professional dancers will be joined on tour by Strictly Come Dancing judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke, who is appearing on the arena tour for the first time.  

Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023: who is hosting?

The lovely Janette Manrara will be returning to her hosting duties on the new arena tour. The presenter has become a huge favorite with fans over the years having gone from being a professional dancer on the show for many years before turning her hand to presenting the BBC Two spin-off show, Strictly: It Takes Two . 

How to get tickets for the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023

Tickets range from between £35 and £95 depending on seats and venue, and all ticket prices are subject to a booking fee. 

For more information and to book tickets, visit: www.strictlycomedancinglive.com

Is there a trailer for the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023?

Yes! The trailer sees all the glitz and glamour from Strictly Come Dancing brought to life on the  arena stage. Expect fake tan, glitter and plenty of fancy footwork as your favourite celebrities battle it out for the glitterball trophy... 

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Strictly Ballroom: The Musical is heading out on a brand-new UK and Ireland tour starring Strictly Come Dancing favourite Kevin Clifton* and BBC's EastEnders' Maisie Smith!

Directed and co-choreographed by Britain’s best loved TV Judge,  Craig Revel Horwood , Strictly Ballroom: The Musical follows arrogant, rebellious young ballroom dancer, Scott Hastings (Kevin Clifton).

“A JOYUS BLAST. STRICTLY BRILLIANT.”

When his radical and daring dance style sees him fall out of favour with Australian Federation, he must dance with beginner, Fran (Maisie Smith). Together they find the courage to defy tradition and discover that to win, your steps don’t need to be  strictly  ballroom!

Featuring smash-hit songs  Love is in the Air, Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps   and   Time After Time,  and all new music written by internationally acclaimed artists including  Sia ,  David Foster  and  Eddie Perfect .

This feel-good ballroom sensation is sure to make for an unforgettable evening under the glitter ball that will send your heart soaring and toes tapping!

Strictly Ballroom: The Musical will waltz around the UK and Ireland from September 2022.

Age guidance:  12+ Contains strong language and adult themes.

Start time:  Mon – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm

Running time:  Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes (including one interval)

* Kevin Clifton will not be performing on 23 and 24 January 2023. The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.

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Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour 2023

• Date 3 Feb - 5 Feb 2023
• Venue The O2 arena
• Availability On sale now

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Clear the dancefloor and whip out your 10 paddles, because the Strictly Come Dancing Live Arena Tour is back for 2023! The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour returns to The O2 for more fun and fab-u-lous entertainment on Friday 3, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 February 2023.

The first three celebrities who will be joining 2023’s hotly-anticipated Strictly Come Dancing Live UK arena tour have been announced. Actor Will Mellor,  Paralympic swimming champion and broadcaster Ellie Simmonds  and Kiss FM radio host, TV presenter and DJ Tyler West will be foxtrotting their way across the country for 31 sparkle-filled shows kicking off in January. Full line-up will be announced soon.

For the first time ever, Anton Du Beke will join fellow TV judges Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood on the Strictly Live Tour. The tour will also see the welcome return of the sensational Janette Manrara.

The show will feature many of the celebrities and professional dancers from the current series of the multi-award-winning BBC One show, together with the Strictly Live Band, a great way to celebrate the 20th series of this entertainment phenomenon.

As in 2022, each performance of the tour will host a British Sign Language interpreter, who will be displayed on two very large screens either side of the stage so that attendees can book tickets and sit almost anywhere in the arena to enjoy the experience with family and friends.

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For this show, if you’ve purchased your tickets from theo2.co.uk or AXS.com you’ll need to display your ticket on your phone via The O2 app. Ticket purchasers will receive an email with news and information on  AXS Mobile ID tickets  and how you can download your tickets to your phone. 

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Strictly Ballroom The Musical

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STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL TOUR

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WHAT IS STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL ABOUT?

Baz Luhrmann’s smash hit musical Strictly Ballroom UK Tour dates have been rescheduled to 2021-22. Directed by dancer, choreographer and Britain’s favourite TV judge Craig Revel Horwood. The Strictly Ballroom UK and Ireland Tour will be foxtrotting around the UK and Ireland from September 2021 into 2022, the show is based on the award-winning, global film phenomenon, ‘Strictly Ballroom’ that inspired the world to dance.

This all-singing, all-dancing and all-glittering nine-month tour will see the show dazzle audiences all over the UK & Ireland starting in Plymouth in September 2021. 

The Strictly Ballroom UK Tour features a show-stopping book by Baz Luhrmann & Craig Pearce, and brings together a sublime cast of over 20 world-class performers with iconic songs, including Love is in the Air, Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps and Time After Time with dynamic and joyous verve. This tour will also feature some amazing new songs by internationally acclaimed artists including Sia, David Foster and Eddie Perfect.

Strictly Ballroom The Musical tells the beguiling story of Scott Hastings, a talented, arrogant and rebellious young ballroom dancer. When Scott’s radical dance moves see him fall out of favour with the Australian Federation, he finds himself dancing with Fran, a beginner with no moves at all. Inspired by one another, this unlikely pair gather the courage to defy both convention and their families – and discover that, to be winners, the steps don’t need to be strictly ballroom…

STRICTLY BALLROOM UK TOUR - 2023 CAST

The cast for the Strictly Ballroom tour is as follows:

• Kevin Clifton – Scott Hastings
• Maisie Smith / Faye Brookes * – Fran
• Nikki Belsher – Shirley Hastings
• Mark Sangster  – Doug Hastings
• Gary Davis –  Barry Fife
• Quinn Patrick –  Les Kendall
• Oliver Brooks –  JJ Silvers
• Jose Agudo –  Rico
• Karen Mann –  Abuela
• Maddy Ambus –  Vanessa
• Benjamin Harrold –  Ken
• Jessica Vaux –  Charm
• Jasmine Joy –  Tina Sparkle
• Kieran Cooper –  Wayne
• Agnes Pure –  Liz
• Adam Davidson –  Nathan
• Poppy Blackledge –  Pam

and Liv Alexander , Edwin Ray ,  Stuart Rouse ,  Hollie Jane Stephens , Michelle Buckley and Stylianos Thomadakis.  

* Maisie Smith is currently scheduled to appear until 25th March 2023. Faye Brookes will take over the role of Fran from 27th March 2023.

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• Bournemouth
• Derry / Londonderry
• High Wycombe
• Kingston upon Thames
• Milton Keynes
• Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Northampton
• Peterborough
• Southampton
• Southend-on-Sea
• Stockton-on-Tees
• Stoke-on-Trent
• Wolverhampton

Strictly Come Dancing live show to visit Swansea for the first time and return to Cardiff and Llandudno

Strictly The Professionals will be dancing its way into Swansea, Cardiff and Llandudno in summer 2024 and tickets are on general sale July 14, 2023

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• Updated 08:15, 13 JUL 2023

Glitz and glamour at the ready, Strictly The Professionals is dancing its way into Swansea Arena for the first time. The production, which stars a dozen professional dancers from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, is waltzing into the arena for one night only, on Wednesday, May 29 2024.

The toe-tapping show has been running for more than a decade but features different choreographed dances, a different line-up of professionals and new behind-the-scenes footage each year. The current line-up stars Graziano Di Prima, Michelle Tsiakkas, Carlos Gu, Nancy Xu, Gorka Marquez, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Bito Coppola, Dianne Buswell, Nikita Kuzmin and Luba Mushtuk and typically, the dancers perform a mixture of duets and small-group and whole group dances.

Strictly The Professionals has come to Wales previously, at both Cardiff International Arena and Llandudno's Venue Cymru but the 2024 performance will be the production's first show in Swansea. Scroll down for the full 2024 schedule, which includes a return to Cardiff and Llandudno.

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The description for Strictly The Professionals says: "Join a dazzling dozen of the world's best professional dancers as they take to the road next year for the 2024 official Strictly The Professionals UK Tour. This exhilarating show will showcase the exceptional talent of 12 beloved professional dancers, supported by incredible singers and a live band, all performed within the wonderful world of glamour and sparkle that fans know and love from the smash hit series.

"Join hugely talented Strictly professionals Dianne Buswell, Vito Coppola, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Graziano di Prima, Jowita Przystal, Michelle Tsiakkas and Nancy Xu, live and up-close as they treat audiences to world-class dance, sparkling sets and stunning choreography with a generous sprinkle of Strictly magic.

"Directed by Strictly's creative director Jason Gilkison, Strictly The Professionals will surprise and delight audiences with dance and choreography at the highest possible standard. Don't miss your chance to see so many of your favourite dancers coming together to perform in a theatrical ensemble that will quite simply take your breath away."

Presale tickets, available for people on the Swansea Arena Mailing List, are available from 9am on Thursday, July 13, ahead of general sale at 9am on Friday, July 14, which can be bought from Ticketmaster here . Ticket prices are yet to be confirmed by the Arena.

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Welsh performances in bold

Wednesday, May 1 - Oxford New Theatre, 7.30pm

Thursday, May 2 - Birmingham Symphony Hall, 7.30pm

Friday, May 3 - Birmingham Symphony Hall, 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Saturday, May 4 - Plymouth Pavilions, 7.30pm

Sunday, May 5 - Plymouth Pavilions, 2.30pm

Tuesday, May 7 - Sunderland Empire Theatre, 7.30pm

Wednesday, May 8 - Sunderland Empire theatre, 7.30pm

Thursday, May 9 - London Palladium, 7.30pm

Friday, May 10 - London Palladium, 7.30pm

Saturday, May 11 - London Palladium, 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Sunday, May 12 - Cardiff International Arena, 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Tuesday, May 14 - Salford - The Lowry, 7.30pm

Wednesday, May 15 - Salford, The Lowry, 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Thursday, May 16 - Liverpool Empire Theatre, 7.30pm

Friday, May 17 - Sheffield City Hall, 7pm

Saturday, May 18 - Edinburgh Playhouse, 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Sunday, May 19 - Glasgow SEC Armadillo, 2.30pm

Tuesday, May 21 - Blackpool Opera House, 7.30pm

Wednesday, May 22 - Hull Bonus Arena, 7.30pm

Thursday, May 23 - Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Friday, May 24 - Brighton Centre, 7.30pm

Saturday, May 25 - Brighton Centre, 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Sunday, May 26 - Bournemouth BIC, 2.30pm

Tuesday, May 28 - Portsmouth Guildhall, 7.30pm

Wednesday, May 29 - Swansea Arena, 7.30pm

Thursday, May 30 - Llandudno Venue Cymru, 7.30pm

Friday, May 31 - The Halls, Wolverhampton, 7.30pm

Saturday, June 1 - Stockton Globe Theatre, 2.30pm and 7.30pm

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STRICTLY COME DANCING: THE LIVE TOUR

Utilita Arena, Birmingham

January 2025 for 1 night

Fun, fab-u-lous and pure entertainment – the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour hits the road every January! Now you have the chance to experience everything you love about the multi-award-winning TV series – live! 

Join us on this weekend to Birmingham where we'll be staying in a city centre hotel, giving you plenty of time at leisure to explore the city, bag some bargains in the January sales, and grab a pre-show meal and drinks! 

The itinerary below is provisional and we'll confirm a finalised one no later than 14 days before the trip.

Pickups are available from: Cardiff Central, Caerphilly, Pontypridd, Mountain Ash, Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil, Ebbw Vale & Abergavenny. We arrive at our hotel by 2pm. A transfer between the hotel and arena is available: Depart hotel - 18:00 Arrive Arena - 18:15 Depart Arena - 22:30 Arrive hotel - 22:40 If you'd prefer to make your own way to and from the show, the hotel is within walking distance of the Arena aswell as Birmingham's bars and restaurants. The show begins at 19:30 and ends around 22:15.

Enjoy time at leisure in Birmingham to hit the January sales at the Bullring or grab some lunch.

We leave Birmingham at 3pm to head home to Wales.

ACCOMMODATION

4* radisson blu birmingham city centre.

We've specifically chosen Birmingham's Radisson Blu for this trip as we've stayed here before and we loved it (and in case you didn't know - our expectations are pretty high!).

The hotel is a stonesthrow from the Bullring where you'll find all of Birmingham's shops and restaurants, and a short 10-15 minute walk from Brindleyplace where you'll find plenty of places to eat and drink aswell as the Arena.

It has a free gym, free wifi throughout and a 10/10 breakfast.

The staff are all super friendly and the  rooms are great too - they all come with a TV, hairdryer, table & chairs, a great power shower, iron & ironing board and free water, tea & coffee.

PRICE GUIDE

Tickets for the Strictly Live Tour usu ally go on-sale in September. 

Seated Tickets - Lower Tier

A seated ticket in the lower tier of the arena - great views across the entire dancefloor.

£209 pp includes:

- Return coach travel

- Seate d Ticket

- 1 night accom modation  with breakfast

Dancefloor Tickets

A seated ticket on the edge of the dancefloor - the best seats in the house!

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- Seated ticket in front two rows

- 1 night accommodation with breakfast

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Strictly’s Oti Mabuse has announced a new tour after previously hitting out at negative attitudes towards women in showbusiness.

The South African-born professional dancer, 34, is set to bring her Viva Carnival Tour to theatres across the UK next year.

The tour will kick off in Sheffield on 12 June 2025 and take in dates in Gateshead, Norwich, Manchester, Blackpool and Guildford, Birmingham and Guildford before concluding at in London at the Adelphi Theatre on June 24.

According to a press release, fans can expect to see everything “from the Sambas of Brazilian Carnival to the Tangos of Argentina’s Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia, the dance scene at England’s own Glastonbury Festival and the swing of the Jazz Fest in New Orleans”. 

Speaking about her latest venture, Mabuse said: “I’m so excited to bring Viva Carnival to the stage!  Performing on stage is something I feel so passionately about and have missed so much. Dance has the power to bring people together and I can’t wait to party with everyone.”

Tickets go on presale today online , with general tickets on sale at 10am on Thursday.

It comes after Mabusi lent her support last month to fellow Strictly star  Nadiya Bychkova, who also announced a tour.

Taking to social media, Mabsui hit out at misogyny within the industry and applauded the Ukrainian for her “brave” move of going against the grain.

Alongside a picture of a flyer for Bychkova’s tour, she penned: "Women in our business are often told they are bad for business. That they don't sell out tours. They are not funny, women won't pay to see other women dance. We aren't marketable, they don't have big personalities.”

"I call [poo emoji] and I hope you all agree. Going out on your own and trying your hardest to do it is the bravest and hardest steps you can think of but we do it anyway as moms, sisters, friends and sister hood.”

Mabusi concluded her post by encouraging her friends and followers to show their own support for Bychkova by buying tickets to her live dates.

She added: "Congratulations @nadiyabychkova so proud of you. I hope you all go out and buy as many tickets as possible and support our girls who are trying to break the chain.”

For more information about Oti Mabuse’s Viva Carnival Tour and to buy tickets, visit www.lambertjackson.co.uk/whats-on/oti-mabuse-viva-carnival

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