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Strictly Ballroom

Strictly Ballroom at Grand Opera House York

Why see Strictly Ballroom?

Well, you can dance any steps you like... that doesn't mean you'll win.

Starring Strictly Come Dancing star Kevin Clifton!

Tens across the board! The toe-tapping musical adaptation of Baz Lurhmann's 1992 indie film is stepping out across the UK this year, with choreography and direction from the one and only Craig Revel Horwood.

A cult classic, Strictly Ballroom is glittering, wacky love story set in the world of Australian Ballroom dancing, centring on Scott Hastings, a second-generation competitor whose penchant for adding original moves to his performance leads him to seek out an unlikely partner in the shape of Fran, a shy beginner who teaches him some steps of her own.

Featuring a cast of hilarious characters, a solid story and classic pop songs like 'Time After Time' and 'Love Is In the Air' as well as original compositions David Foster and Eddie Perfect, Strictly Ballroom proved a smash hit when it debuted at Sydney Lyric Theatre in 2014 before smashing it in the West End back in 2018.

What is Strictly Ballroom About?

Australian ballroom dancer Scott Hastings' style is unconventional to say the least. Following the latest fiasco of a competition when Scott started introducing his own steps, his dance partner leaves him, leaving him high and dry with only weeks before the big Grand Prix Dancing Championship. Desperate for a new partner, Scott picks the equally unconventional newcomer Fran, and over the course of their practice sessions, a romance begins to blossom. But can this unusual pair prove the doubters wrong and triumph at the Grand Prix?

Key Information

Audience

Suitable for 8+

Dates

Finished 29 Apr 2023

Cast

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

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

Creative

Created by Baz Lurhmann
Directed and Choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood
Book by Craig Pearce

Reviews

Our review

Zany Fun Magical

Check out what Kitty thought of Strictly Ballroom when she saw it in London!

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Customer reviews

11 reviews, average rating: (3.5 Stars)

Teresa Shepherd

Excellent Show

What an amazing spectacular show fit for anyone of any age, we were not dissapointed in any way settings and costumes outstanding singing and dancing fantastic with a good amount of comedy Paso Doble piece was really outstanding of course Kevin Clifton was brilliant but to us Faye Brooke was the star of the show she was funny and can dance she also has a brilliant singing voice, I highly recommend anybody to go for a fabulous night out 👍👏 ... Read more

Lesley

Fab u lous

Absolutely fabulous everyone on stage was phenomenal. Thank you for bringing back wonderful memories from a iconic film ... Read more

Janet Stewart

Fantastic Show

Oh my, my daughter had booked my seats for my birthday. The film Strictly Ballroom was a big part of our lives. My daughter her cousin and friends through their local dancing school had a show with all the songs. That in Glasgow was absolutely amazing, oh my how they danced and sang too for so long. Kevin was absolutely remarkable, he had to dance and sing a lot but honestly, wonderful, wonderful performance. I loved it💕 ... Read more
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