Based on Baz Luhrmann’s award-winning worldwide film phenomenon, Strictly Ballroom The Musical is heading out on a brand-new UK and Ireland tour. Starring Strictly Come Dancing favourite Kevin Clifton and treasured Coronation Street star and Dancing on Ice finalist, Faye Brookes the musical will be dancing its way to The Lowry Theatre, Salford this month.
Strictly Ballroom The Musical tells the beguiling story of Scott Hastings, a talented, arrogant and rebellious young ballroom dancer – played by former Strictly Come Dancing professional and 2018 champion, Kevin Clifton. When Scott’s radical dance moves see him fall out of favour with the Australian Federation, he finds himself dancing with Fran (Faye Brookes), 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.
Featuring a show-stopping book by Baz Luhrmann & Craig Pearce, together with a sublime cast of over 20 world class performers, Strictly Ballroom brings to life 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. The show’s scintillating singing, dazzling dancing and eye-popping costumes combine to bring audiences a story of heart, comedy and drama, and promises to be an unforgettable night under the glitterball.
Featuring break-into-song numbers such as Love is in the Air, Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps and Time After Time, as well as several wonderful new songs by internationally acclaimed artists including Sia, David Foster and Eddie Perfect. This spectacle is sure to make for an unforgettable evening under the glitter ball that will send your heart soaring and toes tapping!
Cast
Kevin Clifton – Scott Hastings
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
Danielle Cato – Tina Sparkle
Kieran Cooper – Wayne
Agnes Pure – Liz
Adam Davidson – Nathan
Poppy Blackledge – Pam
Liv Alexander, Edwin Ray, Stuart Rouse, Hollie Jane Stephens – Ensemble
Michelle Buckley – On Stage Swing
Stylianos Thomadakis – On Stage Swing
Jasmine Joy – Swing
James McHugh – Off Stage Swing
Creative Team
Craig Revel Horwood – Director/Co-Choreographer
Jason Gilkison – Co-Choreographer
Mark Walters – Set & Costume Designer
Stuart Morley – Musical Supervisor & Arranger
Richard G Jones – Lighting Designer
Rory Madden – Sound Designer
David Hulston – Associate Director
Lydia Hardiman – Costume Supervisor
Anne Vosser – Casting Director
How much are the tickets?
Tickets are priced from £15 to £51.
How do I book tickets to watch Strictly Ballroom The Musical?
To book tickets please call The Lowry at 08432086000 or via their website here.
How long is the show for and what are the timings?
The show will be heading to The Lowry Theatre from Mon, 26 June until Sat, 1 July 2023 with performances at 7.30pm while the matinee will be at 2pm on Wed, 28 Jun and on Sat, 1 July .
Audio Described and BSL Interpreted Shows will be performed on Thu, 29 June 2023 while Captioned performance will be on Fri, 30 June 2023.
Where will the performance be held?
The Lowry
The Lyric Theatre
Pier 8
The Quays
Salford
M50 3AZ
Manchester
Tel: 0843208 6000
Notes:
- The Lowry welcomes all visitors regardless of their disability and strives to meet all individuals needs where possible.
- They welcome assistance dogs.
- The Lowry website is fully accessible and features BrowseAloud. Browsealoud adds speech, reading and translation support, facilitating access and participation for those people who need support reading print, dyslexia, low literacy, mild visual impairments and those with English as a second language. To use this feature, simply click on the grey ear logo located in the footer.
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If you are driving to the show, we would recommend for you to park at The Lowry Outlet which is opposite the theatre, but be aware as there is lack of signage from the car park area to the theatre, so best to ask someone or use google maps to find your way.Pre paid car parking tickets can be purchased up to 24 hours prior to your performance. Please note they are unable to sell pre paid tickets on your performance date, and you will need to pay at the ticket machines in the car park. The tickets can be booked at the same time as your seats via their website, or over the phone on freephone 0343 208 6000. The cost is £6.50. This allows you to park for the day.
About The Lowry Theatre
The Lowry is a registered charity committed to using visual and performing arts to enrich people’s lives. They present audiences with a diverse programme of theatre, opera, musicals, dance, music, comedy and visual art as well as events and activities to expand the horizons of audiences and artists alike. At the heart of their work is a commitment to the local communities and young people. Tapping into the work on their ur stages and in their galleries, they offer thousands of free creative participation opportunities each year. They are passionate about nurturing talent, developing creative professionals of the future and raising aspirations.
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Photo Credit: The Lowry Theatre
