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Recent dance production news highlight.

Major UK tours like Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Don Quixote, Sadler’s Wells launching a new Dance Digital festival, and ongoing international showcases via Dance Consortium and One Dance UK. Key themes include celebrating anniversaries (BalletBoyz), fostering new talent (Breakin’ Convention’s Emerge+See), digital innovation (Sadler’s Wells’ Dance Digital), and evolving industry challenges with new leadership appointments in major companies.

Major Productions & Tours.

• Birmingham Royal Ballet is touring Carlos Acosta’s Don Quixote across the UK in 2026 after a successful run with Black Sabbath – The Ballet.

• BalletBoyz is celebrating 25 years with a new production, Still Pointless, marking their return to the stage.
• Breakin’ Convention, the hip hop dance festival, announced a major UK tour for 2026.

Festivals & Digital Initiatives.

• Sadler’s Wells launched Dance Digital, a new dance film festival, and offers free classes to kick off 2026.
• Eliot Smith Dance presented MERGING, a digital fusion of dance, music, and art.

Industry Developments.

• Dance Consortium expanded its network with four new UK venues (Aberdeen, Blackpool, Buxton, Wycombe Swan) to bring international dance to more audiences.
• National Dance Company Wales (NDCWales) appointed Amanda Roberts as Executive Director and Joint CEO.
• The Place appointed Professor Roni Brown as its new Chair of the Board of Governors.

Dance Consortium Brings Michael Keegan-Dolan’s Acclaimed ‘MÁM’ on Debut UK Tour.

   

Dance Consortium is making history with its latest tour, marking two significant firsts: the organisation’s inaugural presentation of an Irish company and the long-awaited UK debut of Michael Keegan-Dolan’s Olivier Award-nominated masterpiece MÁM, performed by Teaċ Daṁsa.

This nine-venue tour runs from 3 February to 4 March 2026, opening at The Lowry in Salford Quays and visiting major theatres across the UK, including Birmingham Hippodrome, Brighton Dome, and Mayflower Theatre Southampton.

MÁM, which premiered to sell-out crowds at Sadler’s Wells in 2020, represents a deeply personal milestone for Keegan-Dolan. It is the first work fully conceived and created after he relocated his company Teaċ Daṁsa to West Kerry in 2019, drawing profound inspiration from the region’s native language, rugged landscape, musical traditions, and community.

Legally Blonde musical tour sets full cast joining Amber Davies.

The much-loved musical, which follows a misjudged young woman who overcomes social expectations and becomes a successful Harvard Law School graduate, is heading out on a new tour this year.

With music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and a book by Heather Hach, the musical is based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture of the same name.

It was first seen on Broadway in 2007, with a West End production opening in 2010, where it won three Olivier Awards.

Curve artistic director Nikolai Foster will direct the new production, produced by Curve and ROYO, who also collaborated on the tour of Kinky Boots set to arrive in the West End. Legally Blonde will open at the Leicester venue in 2026 and tour across the UK into 2027.

As already revealed, Amber Davies will lead the company as Elle. Joining her will be Hannah Lowther as Margot and the alternate Elle Woods. Lowther and Davies will star alongside George Crawford as Emmett, Karen Mavundukure as Paulette, Adam Cooper as Callahan, Jamie Chatterton as Warner, Annabelle Terry as Vivienne, Jocasta Almgill as Brooke, Rosanna Harris as Serena and Remi Ferdinand as Pilar. Ty-Reece Stewart will play Kyle and Bradley Delarosbel will play Carlos.

The cast is completed by Keanna Bloomfield, James Lim, Aaron Shales, Jaime Tait, Daisy Twells, Louie Wood, Raiaz Fisher, Dylan Gordon-Jones, Lauren Hampton and Ollie Hart-Bradford.

Joining Foster on the creative team are choreographer Leah Hill, musical supervisor and additional arrangements Matt Spencer-Smith, set designer Colin Richmond, costume designer Tom Rogers, wigs, hair and make-up designer Sam Cox, lighting designer Ben Cracknell and sound designer Adam Fisher.

General News & Sighting

• Former Lioness Karen Carney and pro dancer Carlos Gu won the 2025 series of Strictly. The evening also marked the final time presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman co-hosted the live weekend show together.
• Equity UK is balloting members working in film and television to gauge their support for taking industrial action short of a strike over the use of AI on screen projects. (The Stage 4/12/25)
• Corey Baker won the Best Choreography award at the 2025 Astra Creative Arts Awards for his work on the Netflix series “Wednesday”. At the ceremony, his “Dead Dance” was performed by Evie Templeton and Emma Myers.
• Graham Watts, the leading dance critic, listed his 12 top dance shows of 2025.
• Base Dance studios in London unveiled plans for a major upgrade to its facilities, aiming to become the UK’s largest open dance studio.
• TV star Scarlett Moffat was crowned the winner of the 2025 Strictly Christmas special with her partner Vito.
• Strictly stars Amy and Carlos announced their “Reborn” tour which will begin in May.
• The Olivier Awards will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on the 12th of April. This year marks its 50th anniversary.
• Musical Con will take place at the Excel Centre in London on the 17th & 18th of October.
• The “William Wallace” hip hop musical will tour Scotland next year. It will begin at the Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock on the 23rd of September.
• The full cast has been revealed for the upcoming UK tour of “Legally Blonde”. The show will star Amber Davies, Hannah Lowther, Adam Cooper and Remi Ferdinand and have choreography by Leah Hill. It opens in Leicester on the 7th of February.
• “High Society” is to be revived at the Barbican theatre in London on the 19th of May before touring the UK. The show has choreography by Anthony Van Laast.
• “Barnum” announced the full cast for its UK tour. The show will open in Windsor on the 3rd of February and have choreography by Oti Mabuse and Matt Nicholson.

Future Dance Events News

• A musical stage adaptation of the film “Coyote Ugly” will come to the West End in 2027. It will be directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.
• “Just For One Day; The Live Aid Musical” is to embark on a UK tour in 2027. The show has choreography by Ebony Molina.
• “Heathers the Musical” will return to the UK from Summer 2026 for a new tour. The show will have choreography by Gary Lloyd.
• A new production of “Fame” will run from the 28th of July until the 15th of August 2026 at the Theatre Royal Plymouth. It will have choreography by Tom Jackson Greaves.
• “Dirty Dancing” will be touring the UK from the summer of 2026. The show will have choreography by Austin Wilkes and open in Milton Keynes on the 27th of August 2026.
• A new revival of “Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” has been confirmed for this year as part of the new season from the Birmingham Rep.
• The cast has been revealed for the revival of “Singin’ in the Rain”, at the Royal Exchange theatre in Manchester. It will star Louis Gaunt, Laura Baldwin and Danny Collins and have choreography by Alistair David. The show will run from the 29th of November until the 18th of January 2026.
• “Barnum” will be touring the UK from February 2026. The show has choreography by Oti Mabuse and Matt Nicholson and will star Lee Mead.
• “Mean Girls The Musical” will open on tour in Manchester on the 23rd of February 2026. The show has choreography by Casey Nicholaw.
• A musical version of “10 Things I Hate About You” is officially in the works. It will have choreography by Christopher Wheeldon.
• “Prescilla Queen of the Desert” will embark on an International tour from February 2026, opening at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. The choreography is by Matt Cole

Auditions & Vacancies

• Pearson Casting has an open audition for unrepresented dancers in London on the 17th of January. See the website for details.
• Peel Talent has an audition for dancers wanting to work on cruise ships on the 8th of January in London. For more details: auditions@peeltalent.com
• Royal Caribbean has an audition for dancers in Manchester on the 24th of January. Visit: royalcarribeanproductions.com
• GG Staffing are auditioning dancers for jobs in Cyprus at Pineapple on the 9th of January. To apply for a space contact: info@ggstaffing.co.uk
• RWS Global Talent has auditions for dancers looking to work on cruise ships on the 13th & 14th of January in London. Contact: casting@rwsglobal.com
• Cunard is holding auditions for dancers in London at Danceworks from the 13th to the16th of January. Check the website for details.
• Slick Casting is looking for street dancers aged between 16 – 21 for a major new TV series. Email: castingteam@slickcasting.co.uk

Dance Classes

• Sir Matt Bourne’s New Adventures company has open dance classes for pro dancers on the 15th & 16th of January in London. Book your place via the company website.
• Christina Andrea has classes on Tuesday from 5.00 – 6.00 pm at Pineapple, Wednesday from 7.30 – 8.30 pm at Pineapple and Thursday from 5.00 – 6.00 pm at the Manor.
• Amy Ireland has a Tap Technique class for beginners on Fridays from 12.00 – 1.00 pm at Pineapple.
• Darcey Bussell has a masterclass at the Royal Ballet Studios on the 8th of February. For more info contact: @vanessafeltonmasterclasses
• Danielle Barton has classes on Wednesdays and Fridays at Pineapple and on Saturday at the Base Dance Studio.
• London City Ballet has a series of masterclasses with Alina Cojocaru on the 22nd of February and with Lynne Charles on the 29th of March.
• Branwen Marie Owen has a Commercial class at the Arts Bar in Liverpool on the 14th of January from 8.00 – 9.15 pm. Message Branwen to book.
• Lauren Gore will be teaching a Tap class at Move It on the 20th of March at 11.15 am

Film & TV

• “Wicked: For Good” has been shortlisted for 7 catagories at the 2026 Oscars. The film has just been released on digital platforms for streaming in the UK.
• We spotted Holly Skiggs performing with Olly Murs on the BBC One Show Live.
• We spotted Rachel Muldoon, Hannah Veerapen and Jo Dyce performing at the Honorable Artillery Company Christmas Ball.
• We spotted Erin Scarfe in the latest advert for Puma.
• We spotted Nadiya Bychkova in “10 Dance” out on Netflix.
• We spotted Devon Young, Carmelle Rudder & Jo Dyce performing with Sister Sledge at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
• We spotted Hannah Veerapen in the Christmas campaign for Greene King pubs.
• We spotted the following dancers in “Whats In The Box” on Netflix: Josie Pocock, Rachel Muldoon, Hannah Veerapen & Kelly Chow. The choreography was by Matt Flint and Stephanie Powell Baxter.
• We spotted Alana Rixon in the new movie “The Running Man”.
• We spotted Ruby Hood, Darcey Simmons & Tom Fryearson on “The Masked Singer” Christmas special.#We spotted Zadie Amelia, Lashay Harvey, Renae Hughes & Elise Clinton performing with Rita Ora in Austria.  The choreography was by Kieran D-W.

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Birmingham Royal Ballet names new chief executive.

Paul James has been named chief executive of Birmingham Royal Ballet. He replaces Caroline Miller, who died last year.

James has been acting chief executive since December last year and was previously the company’s chief commercial officer. He will work alongside BRB director Carlos Acosta.

Birmingham Royal Ballet chair David Normington said: “I am absolutely delighted with the appointment of Paul James as chief executive. I know he combines a passion for our mission to take great ballet everywhere, with the leadership and management skills to help us meet financial and other challenges that lie ahead.”

He added: “He and Carlos Acosta will be a great team and I am looking forward to working with them both to bring exciting and ambitious programming to the widest possible audiences.”

Acosta said he was “deeply grateful” to James for his “steadfast commitment in stabilising the company following the untimely death of our much-missed CEO Caroline Miller”.

“Paul’s contribution over the past seven years has been instrumental in laying the strong foundations we have already achieved as a company, and I welcome with enthusiasm the opportunity to build on these with Paul to achieve even greater things for the company in the future,” he said.

James described it as an “honour to be asked to stand alongside Carlos Acosta and lead this extraordinary company forward”.
“These are not easy days for the arts and cultural sector, but I know just what the team here can do, and together we will continue to transform the business of ballet,” he said.

Stereophonic starts performances in the West End.

   

David Adjmi’s Tony-winning Broadway drama Stereophonic has arrived at the Duke of York’s Theatre.

Set in a music studio in California, the drama follows a Fleetwood Mac-style rock band as they record their latest album, with romantic foibles and professional tensions leading the group to the brink of breaking up, right as they’re about to blow up. The three-act, three-hour drama features songs by Will Butler of Arcade Fire.

Making up the West End company are three of the show’s longtime cast members: Eli Gelb as Grover, Andrew R Butler as Charlie, and Chris Stack as Simon. They are joined by newcomers Zachary Hart as Reg, Lucy Karczewski as Diana, Jack Riddiford as Peter and Nia Towle as Holly.

Stereophonic’s understudies are Sam Denia, Rima Georges, Lucy Gray and Steve Shirley.

The West End production of Stereophonic will be produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Sue Wagner, John Johnson, Seaview, Linden Productions and Ashley Melone and Nick Mills.

The show is currently booking until 11 October 2025.

After making its world premiere at Playwrights Horizons in 2023, Stereophonic made history by earning 13 Tony Award nominations in June 2024, the most of any play ever.

It went on to win five Tonys, including Best Play, Best Director (Aukin), Best Featured Actor (Will Brill), Best Scenic Design (David Zinn) and Best Sound Design (Ryan Rumery).

General News & Sighting

• Performers are “routinely” earning less than they need to live on because of commissioning fees taken by agents, Equity UK members have claimed. (The Stage)
• The Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television has gone into liquidation amid reports of a fraud investigation. Bath Spa University has confirmed that final year students at the Institute will be able to graduate this summer.
• Dianne Buswell and her Strictly partner Chris won the BAFTA award for the most “Memorable Moment” on TV.
• Paul James has been named as the new Chief Executive of the Birmingham Royal Ballet.
• “Little Dancer” will make its UK premiere at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on the 27th of July. It will star Tiler Peck who is a Principle dancer with the New York City Ballet and have choreography by Susan Stroman.
• Lead casting for the upcoming tour of “The Bodyguard” has been revealed. Adam Garcia will star as Frank Farmer and Sidonie Smith as Rachel Marron. The tour will launch in Birmingham on the 20th of September.
• Birmingham Royal Ballet announced the return of “Black Sabbath – The Ballet”. The new tour will begin in Birmingham on the 18th of September.
• Lead casting has been revealed for the stage adaptation of “50 First Dates”. The show will be choreographed by Casey Nicholaw and star Georgina Castle and Josh St Clair. It will open at the Other Palace theatre on the 14th of September.
• The Curve theatre in Leicester announced the cast for its new production of “The Sound of Music”. The show will star Molly Lynch and David Seadon-Young and have choreography by Ebony Molina. It will run from the 22nd of November until the 11th of January 2026.

Future Dance Events News

• The cast for the new Steps musical “Here and Now” has been announced. It has choreography by Matt Cole and will tour the UK from August until May 2026.
• A musical version of “10 Things I Hate About You” is officially in the works. It will have choreography by Christopher Wheeldon.
• “Burlesque” will play in the West End this summer. It will open at the Savoy Theatre on the 10th of July.
• The National Theatre’s “Ballet Shoes” will return over Christmas. The choreography is by Ellen Kane.
• “Prescilla Queen of the Desert” will embark on an International tour from February 2026, opening at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. The choreography is by Matt Cole.
• “Young Frankenstein” will receive its regional premiere at the Hope Mill theatre in Manchester from the 10th of October until the 30th of November. It will be directed and choreographed by Nick Winston.
• “Hercules” will open at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on the 6th of June 2025. It will star Luke Brady and have choreography by Casey Nicholaw and Tanisha Scott.
• The world premiere of the new musical “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” will be staged in Bath in the Spring of 2025.
• “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” is set to embark on a world tour in 2025. The new production will launch in the UK while its West End staging will continue its run at the Piccadilly theatre.
• A stage musical based on Prince’s film and album “Purple Rain” is in the works with producer Orin Wolf.
• “Some Like It Hot” is coming to the West End in 2025. It will be directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.

Auditions & Vacancies

• Megan Rolinson at D2 Studios is looking for a Contemporary dance teacher. Contact: d2studios.enquiries@gmail.com
• New English Ballet Theatre has an audition on the 2nd of July at the Royal Opera House in London. It is by invitation only. You can apply to: audition@nebt.co.uk
• Skin London has an agency audition on the 10th of June. Apply to: agency@skinlondon.com by the 30th of May.
• ATA has an agency audition on the 28th of May in London. Contact: info@artistictalentagency.com
• Headliners Theatre Company is holding open auditions from the 2nd until the 5th of June at the Pineapple Studios looking for dancers for P&O and Cunard. Visit the company’s Instagram page for further details.
• Crystal Hantig is looking for male dancers over 6 ft tall for a contract in Cannes this summer. You can DM Crystal on her Instagram.
• Variations Academy in Gloucestershire is looking for an Acro teacher. You can DM the academy on its Instagram account.
• ATA is looking for male dancers for cruise ship contracts. Contact: info@artistictalent.com
• Industry Warehouse is looking for a Musical Theatre teacher in SE London for Saturday mornings from 10.00am – 1.00 pm. Contact: info@theindustrywarehouse.com
• Dolce Riviera Parties are looking for dancers for 2/3 month contracts in St Tropez. Contact: casting.drparties@gmail.com

Dance Classes

• Josie Lee has an Intensive training day on the 29th of August at the Base Dance Studios from 12.00 – 5.00 pm. You can DM Josie to book.
• Monique Jonas has a 1 1/2 hour Contemporary technique class on the 5th and 6th of June from 10.00 – 11.30 am at Dance Works in London.
• Dollie Henry MBE has her BOP Jazz classes every Friday from the 9th of May from 12.30 – 3.30 pm. Contact Dollie on: info@bop.org.uk
• The Lukas McFarlane Intensive will take place from the 16th of September until the 25th of September. For more information visit: Lukas McFarlane | Choreographer & Creative
• Kira Malou, star of “Dirty Dancing” in the West End, has an adult ballet class at St Marks School in Southampton on Mondays from 8.15 – 9.15 pm. You can direct message Kira on her Instagram account to book.
• Gaz Davis is running his annual “The Programme” on the 4th, 5th & 6th of August. You can apply via Gaz’s Instagram account.
• Laura Jane Fenney has a Jazz class at Pineapple every Saturday at 6.00 pm.
• Cora Jay has new dance classes at Dance City in Newcastle on Mondays and Thursdays. You can contact Cora on her Instagram account.
• The TGS Summer Intensive will take place this year from the 28th of July until the 1st of August. Christina Andrea and Jordi Guitart are 2 of this years teachers.
• Lizzie McConachie has a Commercial class at Pineapple Dance Studios every Monday at 7.30 pm.
• Wallis Pipe has a Heels class at Pineapple on Mondays from 7.00 – 8.00 pm.
• Natalie Twist has a Sexy R n B class at Pineapple every Wednesday from 8.00 – 9.00 pm.
• Jenny Thomas is holding 2 workshops (Charleston and Salsa) at the Berkshire Ballroom on the 9th of July. You can book places via: http://www.berkshireballroom.co.uk
• David Anderson is teaching at the Base Dance Studios on Tuesdays from 5.30 – 6.55 pm.
• Lucy Jane Adcock is doing regular classes at the Manor in London at 11.00 am on Wednesdays and at the Base Studios on Sundays at 11.30 am.
• Amy Ireland has a Beginners Tap class at Pineapple Dance Studios on Fridays from 10.00 am – 12.00pm.
• Christina Andrea has Commercial classes at Pineapple on Tuesdays from 5.00 – 6.00 pm and on Wednesdays from 7.30 – 8.30 pm. Christina also has a class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 2.30 – 4.00 pm.

Film & TV

• A recording of the theatre show “Frozen” will be released on Disney Plus on the 20th of June. The show was recorded at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane last year.
• We spotted Nicole Alphonce, Charlotte Bazeley and Hannah Veerapen performing on the Inter Stellar Song Contest on BBC1’s “Doctor Who”.
• We spotted Lizzie McConachie and Victoria Mudima performing with Alexandra Burke at Birmingham Pride.
• We spotted the following dancers performing at the VE Day celebrations on BBC1: Ruby Hood, Louise Eagles, Danny Coburn, Emily Grimsey, Hannah Cowan, Mason Boyce, Hannah Levitt-Collins & Jo Dyce. The choreography was by Mark Jennings and Majella Fitzgerald. The contract was with Mass Movement.
• We spotted Jess Khan in the new “Mission Impossible” movie.
• We spotted the following dancers performing with Olly Murs at the Women’s FA Cup Final at Wembley: Renae Hughes, Ruby Hood, Oluwatosin, Austyn Farrell, Danny Coburn, Jorgie Vaughan & Martha Gimson. The choreography was by Mark Jennings and the contract was with Mass Movement.
• We spotted Ruby Rose Wilkinson performing on “Britain’s Got Talent” with Diversity.
• We spotted Emma Rowbotham-Hunt performing with Steps on “Britain’s Got Talent”.
• We spotted Grace Stevens performing with the resident dancers on Eurovision 2025. The contract was with AMCK.

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The Phantom of the Opera announces global search for next Christine.

Here’s how you can apply!

A global virtual open call has been announced for the role of Christine Daaé in the London production of The Phantom of the Opera.

Producers are searching for performers aged 18 to mid-20s, with a lyric soprano voice. The vocal range required spans from G below middle C to high E.

To audition, candidates are asked to submit a video of themselves singing a cut of “Think of Me” from the musical, using a sheet music and track provided on the show website (you can also consult taping instructions on the site). Videos should be recorded from the waist up, against a plain background with minimal background noise. No additional material is required. Submissions must be sent via a non-expiring link through the official form, ensuring that the video can be downloaded and viewed without permission requests.

All tapes must be submitted by 13 December 2024, with successful applicants contacted by 31 December. Only tapes for the role of Christine will be reviewed, and any queries should be directed to phantomcasting@camack.co.uk (please note, the show has said that audition tapes will not be accepted via email). Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The music for the production is composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Charles Hart and additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe. The book for the musical is written by Stilgoe and Lloyd Webber, and it is based on the novel Le Fantôme de l’Opera by Gaston Leroux. The orchestrations for the music are by David Cullen and Lloyd Webber, while the musical supervision is handled by Simon Lee.

The production design for the show is created by Maria Björnson, with set design adapted by Matt Kinley and associate costume design by Jill Parker. Lighting for the show is designed by Andrew Bridge with associate lighting design by Warren Letton, and the sound design is by Mick Potter. The musical staging and choreography for the show was handled by Gillian Lynne, recreated and adapted by Chrissie Cartwright.

Giovanni Pernice says he’s given ‘strength he needs’ after brief UK return to reunite with Strictly Come Dancing stars.

    

Giovanni Pernice has said he is ‘given the strength he needs’ from the support of his fans as he made a quick trip back to the UK where he reunited with a couple of Strictly Come Dancing stars.

The 34-year-old spent several years as a professional dancer on the hit BBC One dance contest. However, earlier this year, an investigation was launched by the BBC following allegations made about the dancer by former Strictly participant Amanda Abbington, with the results being made public.

Subsequently, Giovanni wasn’t named in Strictly’s professional line-up for 2024 and has since revealed he’s joining the Italian “equivalent of Dancing With The Stars”, Ballando con le Stelle, following his departure from the UK’s popular dance contest.

Giovanni and his dance partner, actress Bianca Guaccero, wowed during their debut and ‘won’ the first show of the series after being awarded a whopping 37 out of a possible 40 points.

Following his return to the dancefloor, Giovanni was seen leaving Rome and heading back to the UK where he was reunited with Strictly judges Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood who joined him at his latest dance classes put on by his company Ballando, which sees him hosting dance classes for anyone from beginners to the more experienced.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood says ‘there is a difference’ after scandal report.

Craig Revel Horwood has told how things have changed since the release of the BBC’s report into the Strictly Come Dancing scandal which saw the hit dance show rocked by misconduct claims.

Amanda Abbington and other stars complained about Giovanni Pernice’s teaching methods. This week, the BBC said that it has taken the claims “very seriously” and that it had “upheld some, but not all” of Amanda’s complaints and issued her an apology.

In a statement, the broadcaster said: “We have assessed the complaints and we have upheld some, but not all, of the complaints made. We want to apologise to Amanda Abbington and to thank her for coming forward and taking part. We know this would not have been an easy thing to do.”

Craig has now been asked about the release of the BBC’s report during an appearance on ITV’s Lorraine on Friday (October 4) ahead of the BBC One dance contest’s return to screens on Saturday night (October 5).

The show judge admitted there was a different feeling among the Strictly camp since the results were report published. Asked by host Christine Lampard if the feeling behind the scenes has changes, he said: “Yes, there is a difference.

“It’s like a weight has been lifted off our shoulders because it was always hanging in the air so I was just so pleased that this investigation is over because now we can move on and really celebrate our 20 years on the screen.

Craig added: “Because it is a wonderful, wonderful show and it’s just awful when something like this comes along. And of course, the BBC have put loads of things in place you know like chaperones which we’ve had in the theatre for years actually. I think it’s a really good thing.

“It [the investigation] brought to light a really good thing that there should be someone in there (the rehearsal rooms) taking note. I think that’s great. So let’s move forward, let’s move on, let’s celebrate Strictly for all the good it has done in the last 20 years.”

And looking back at the last twenty years, Craig told Christine how he first thought the programme “wouldn’t have legs”. He shared: “When we first started back in May of 2004, I thought it wouldn’t have legs at all and thought, ‘who is going to be interested in seeing a bunch of celebrities that can’t dance, try and dance in two weeks? No one!’ But actually I was completely wrong.”

Natasha Kaplinsky announced as Chair of The Royal Ballet School.

The Royal Ballet School has appointed Natasha Kaplinsky OBE as its new Chair, effective from 1 October 2024. Kaplinsky is the third high-level appointment in a year in which The Royal Ballet School has seen the departures of its Artistic Director & CEO, and Chairman. Previous Chairman Christopher Rodrigues CBE stepped down earlier this year.

The broadcaster and journalist Natasha Kaplinsky OBE will take up the post of Chair of The Royal Ballet School on 1 October 2024.

Kaplinsky will replace Anna Birkett, who has held the position of Interim Chairman since January of this year. Previously the position was held by Christopher Rodrigues CBE.

General News & Sighting

• Drew McOnie won the award for Best Director at the UK Theatre Awards for his work on “The Artist”. The Achievement in Dance Award went to the Aakash Odedra Company and the Aditi Mangaldas Company for their work “Mehek”.
• Karen and Paul Merson were eliminated from Strictly this week. The Pro dance was choreographed by Oti Mabuse.
• Janette & Aljaz announced their “A Night To Remember” tour. It will open at Bath in May 2025.
• Anton Du Beke has published his new novel called “A Dance For The King”. It is available on Amazon.
• Autumn Miller won the Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the Dance Industry Awards in America.
• The Turbine theatre in London is to close.
• The Whats On Stage Awards will take place at the London Palladium on the 9th of February 2025.
• Complete casting has been confirmed for the new production of “Kinky Boots” which will launch at the Curve theatre in Leicester on the 17th of January 2025. The show will star Johannes Radebe, Charlie Price and Courtney Bowman. It has choreography by Leah Hill and Johnny Bishop.
• The musical “Wild Rose” announced that it will star Dawn Sievewright and have choreography by Steven Hoggett. The show will run from the 6th of March until the 5th of April 2025.
• “Bat Out Of Hell” has announced the complete cast for its new UK tour. It will star Katie Tonkinson and Glenn Adamson and have choreography by Xena Gusthart. The show opens in Edinburgh on the 6th of January 2025.

Future Dance Events News

• “Titanique” has announced the complete cast for its West End run. It will star Darren Bennett and Lauren Drew and have choreography by Ellenore Scott. The show opens at the Criterion theatre in London on the 9th of December.
• Lead casting has been announced for the UK premiere of “Muriel’s Wedding The Musical”. It will star Megan Ellis and Annabel Marlow. The choreography is by Andrew Hallsworth. The show will run from the 10th of April until the 10th of May 2025 at the Curve theatre in Leicester.
• The full cast has been announced for Sondheim’s final musical “Here We are”. It will star Tracie Bennett and Denis O’ Hare and have choreography by Sam Pinkleton. The show will run at the National Theatre in April 2025.
• “Twiggy The Musical” will open in Cheltenham from the 4th of September until the 12th of September 2025 ahead of a UK tour.
• “Clueless” is coming to the West End. The show will have choreography by Kelly Devine and will open at the Trafalgar theatre on the 15th of February 2025.
• The world premiere of the new musical “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” will be staged in Bath in the Spring of 2025.
• “The Lightening Thief” is set to open at The Other Palace in London from the 23rd of November until the 2nd of February 2025. It will be directed and choreographed by Lizzie Gee.
• “Bat Out of Hell” has revealed tour dates and venues for its 2025 tour. The show will star Glenn Adamson and Katie Tonkinson and has choreography by Xenia Gusthart. The show will open in Edinburgh on the 6th of January 2025.
• Disney’s animated classic “Hercules” is headed for the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in the Summer of 2025. It will have choreography by Casey Nicholaw and Tanisha Scott.
• The world premiere of “Wild Rose” will run from the 6th of March until the 5th of April 2025 at the Lyceum theatre in Scotland. It has choreography by Steven Hoggett.
• “Calamity Jane” will tour the UK and Ireland before a West End run in 2025. It has choreography by Nick Winston.
• The Leeds Playhouse will host the world premiere of “Coraline – A Musical” from the 11th of April to the 11th of May 2025 before the show embarks on a UK tour. The choreography is by EJ Boyle.
• “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” is set to embark on a world tour in 2025. The new production will launch in the UK while its West End staging will continue its run at the Piccadilly theatre.
• “Mary Poppins” announced a new UK tour. It will star Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers and have choreography by Sir Matt Bourne and Stephen Mear. The show will open on the 4th of November at the Bristol Hippodrome.
• “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat” is set to return for a new tour starring Donny Osmond. It will open at the Edinburgh Playhouse on the 3rd of December. The choreography is by JoAnn M Hunter.
• A stage musical based on Prince’s film and album “Purple Rain” is in the works with producer Orin Wolf.
• “The Wizard of Oz” has confirmed the full cast for its tour of the UK and Ireland. The choreography is by Shay Barclay. The show will open in Liverpool on the 13th of December 2024.
• “Some Like It Hot” is coming to the West End in 2025. It will be directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.
• Full casting has been revealed for the first UK and Ireland tour of “Aladdin”. Gavin Adams will star with Desmonda Cathabel as Jasmine. Sarah Benbelaid is the Assistant Dance Captain. The show will open in Edinburgh in October.

Auditions & Vacancies

• Artistic Talent Agency is looking for female dancers in Nottingham for a regular weekly gig. Contact: info@artistictalentagency.com
• BPA Camden is looking for a Contemporary and Street dance teacher to join the team on Saturdays. For more information, email: bpacamden@gmail.com
• CAPA College is looking for a Commercial / Jazz dance teacher and a Classical dance teacher. Look at the website for more details.
• Scottish Ballet is looking for 2 female and 2 male dancers. Look at the website for details.

Dance Classes

• Bethany Kingsley-Garner has an Artistry and Musicality class on the 26th of October at Pineapple Studios in London from 2.00 – 4.00 pm.
• Dollie Henry and her BOP have a Jazz Intensive from the 29th – 31st of October at Morley College in London. Visit the BOP website to book.
• Chris Marney and Kate Lyons have a weekly Open Ballet class on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11.00 am – 12.30 pm at London City Ballet.
• Gaz Davis and Josie Lee have a Christmas Intensive at Base Studios in London on the 30th of December from 12.00 – 4.00 pm. Email to book.
• Christin Olesen has a Street Jazz class on the 23rd of October at 7.00 pm at the Manor in London.
• Tyler Lotzof has a Jazz class on the 25th of October at 1.00 pm at the Manor in London.
• Kira Malou, the star of the recent West End hit “Dirty Dancing”, is doing a Dirty Dancing workshop on the 3rd of November at the Point in Eastleigh. To book contact Kira at: kiramalou.info@gmail.com
• Christina Mittelmaier has started Ballet classes at Pineapple Studios in London every Thursday.
• Victoria Martin and Vincent Simone have a weekend of Argentine Tango and Latin Dance at the Dunadry Hotel in Templepatrick from the 24th to the 27th of January. You can book on: Home | NI Dancesport | Northern Ireland UK
• Danielle Cato has a workshop on the 26th of October from 1.30 – 5.00 pm at the Landport Community Centre in Portsmouth. For more information, you can contact: meghannbuckley@aol.co.uk
• Chelsie Fitzharris has a Dance Fit class every Tuesday from 6.30 – 7.15 pm at the Measham Leisure Centre.
• Emily Rose has a Commercial class on the 8th of December at 2.30 pm at the Manor studios in London.
• Serena McCall is doing a Contemporary Fusion workshop in Krakow, Poland, on the 7th & 8th of December.
• Tyra Roberts is doing a Commercial Choreography dance class at John Reed Fitness in London every Tuesday at 6.30 pm.
• Amy Ireland has weekly classes on Fridays at 10.00 am at the Pineapple Dance Studios in London.
• Keith and Judy Clifton have a new beginners class on Thursdays at the Grimsby Town Hall from 7.30 – 8.30 pm. Contact: keith.clifton@icloud.com
• Lizzie McConachie has a commercial class on Mondays at Pineapple Studios from 7.30 – 8.30 pm.
• Aimee Casey has an Adult Ballet class at Flame Studios in Cardiff on Fridays from 6.30 – 7.30 pm.
• Lucy Jane Adcock has 2 weekly classes at the Base dance studios in London on Sundays at 11.30 am and on Wednesdays at 10.00 am.
• Christina Andrea has a Commercial Edge class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 2.30 – 4.00 pm.
• Beth Ackroyd is doing an Adult Ballet class at the Fresh Ground in Battersea on Thursdays from 11.00 am – 12.00 pm. You can contact Beth on: beth.lauren@live.com
• Veronika Wiktoria is starting a Street Jazz class every Monday at 5.30 pm at the Base dance studios with Ralitsa Chepisheva.
• Lil J is offering a sassy Commercial class at the Pineapple Dance Studios on Tuesdays at 4.15 pm. You can book on the Pineapple app.
• Dominique Marinho is teaching a Beginners Heels class on Tuesdays at Pineapple Studios from 3.45 – 4.45 pm.

Film & TV

• Sky Arts has announced 3 festive dance programmes. First, “The Story of Panto” will run on the 16th of December. Second, Sky Arts has gone backstage with the English National Ballet for the companys production of the “Nutcracker” – including a full performance of the show. Third, Sir Matt Bourne’s “Edward Scissorhands” will be broadcast over the Christmas period.
• We spotted Olly Reynolds, Oliver Wheeler and Charlie Tatman in “Rivals” on Disney Plus. The choreography was by Jerry Reeve and the agency was Kutes.
• We spotted Sammi Lee Jayne and Demi Rox performing with Dua Lipa on her tour in America.
• We spotted Ruby Hood. Rose Gillett, Emma Nielsen, Chloe Simons & Paige Lilley dancing in the new music video for Perrie Edwards. The choreography was by Christin Olesen.
• We spotted Anders Nielsen in the new movie “Apartment 7A”. The choreography was by Ashley Wallen and Lukas McFarlane and the agency was Kutes.
• We spotted Abbie Brown and Mollie Goddard performing at Wembley Arena for the 9th annual HUM Awards.
• We spotted Josie Pocock performing with Seal at the Stade de France in Paris.
• We spotted Hannah Sutton and Ariana Rosado dancing with Motley Crue in LA.

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Aljaž Škorjanec returns to the Strictly Come Dancing Ballroom as a Professional Dancer.

 

Aljaž Škorjanec will return to the Strictly Come Dancing Ballroom as a Professional Dancer for the brand-new series. After a two year hiatus, fan favourite Aljaž is waltzing back onto our screens for the 20th year of the nation’s favourite dance show. The news was revealed this evening (Monday 8 July) on The One Show.

The multi-award-winning entertainment show, produced by BBC Studios, will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its new series this Autumn. As Strictly celebrates two spectacular decades of dance, this series promising to be extra special with even more glitz, glamour and unforgettable performances.

Aljaž Škorjanec is a World-Class Professional Dancer and a 19 time Slovenian champion in Ballroom, Latin and Ten dance, who graced the nation with his fancy footwork on Strictly for nine iconic series. Aljaž and his celebrity partner Abbey Clancy raised the Glitterball in his debut year on the show in 2013 and was a runner up in 2017 with partner, Gemma Atkinson.

Aljaž says: “I could not be more ecstatic to be back with the Strictly family! This year is such a special one for this legendary show, I can’t wait to be a part of it and make my return to the dancefloor. I had an absolute ball during my nine year stint on Strictly, during my time away I became a parent, which has been an exciting challenge in itself and now I’m ready to experience the Strictly magic again. It feels so right to be coming back, I missed the fun, glitter and the judges of course and I hope to make my daughter Lyra proud!”

Sarah James, Executive Producer of Strictly Come Dancing says: “We are all so thrilled that Aljaž is back in the Strictly Ballroom, bringing his incredible choreography and passion for dance. During his nine series he was a firm favourite with viewers across the country, I’m sure everyone is in for a treat as he joins us to entertain the nation for a very special 20th year of the show.”

Graziano Di Prima out of Strictly Come Dancing line-up.

Multiple reports suggest the Strictly pro was “sacked” after claims were made of gross misconduct towards his partner on last year’s series, Zara McDermott.

The Italian dancer had his contract terminated this week after a meeting with Strictly bosses.
A source close to the dancer said that he was “petrified and in a bad place”.

“He is being supported by his wife Giada and they are planning to pack up and move back to Italy,” they told the Media.

The 30-year-old earlier reacted to the claims with a statement on Instagram.
He said: “I deeply regret the events that led to my departure from Strictly.
“My intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime. Respecting the HR process, I understand it’s best for the show if I step away.
“While there are aspects of this story involving external influences that I can’t discuss at this time, I remain committed to being strong for my family and friends.
“I wish the Strictly family nothing but success in the future. I also want to thank everyone who has supported my career, both professional and personally. When the time is right, I will share my story.”

The 30-year-old was due to appear on the upcoming series until being contacted by the programme’s executives, who wanted to question him about his behaviour, with one show source saying: “Graziano had to go. It has been awful.”

Di Prima joined the show in 2018 and reached week six with Zara last year after reaching the quarter-final with actor Kym Marsh in 2022.

A BBC spokesperson confirmed that Di Prima was “no longer a part of the line-up of professional dancers for the upcoming series”.

The Greatest Showman circus show announces London venue, dates and details.

Details and dates have been revealed for the new musical circus show coming to London, inspired by The Greatest Showman.

The circus event is based on the 2017 film which starred Hugh Jackman, Zendaya, Michelle Williams and Zac Efron, with numbers including “This Is Me” and “From Now On”. It has a completely original story by Jenny Bicks, with songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

The film followed the famous P T Barnum, a pioneering circus owner who made it big in the US.

From the mind of creative director Simon Hammerstein, Come Alive! The Greatest Showman will be opening at the Empress Museum in London’s Earls Court (near West Brompton station), beginning performances on 23 September 2024. The age rating for the show is ten plus.

It will be presented inside a dedicated 700-seat big top space, featuring circus performers and musical theatre stars from the West End and beyond. A pre-sale will begin on 17 July, with general sale from 18 July.

Hammerstein is joined on the creative team by music producer and Olivier Award-nominated Matthew Brind (Paddington 2, Just For One Day), lead choreographer Jerry Reeve (The Voice UK, the Queen’s Jubilee Platinum Party at the Palace) and Emmy Award-nominated lighting designer Adam Bassett for Woodroffe Basset Design (London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony, Adele – Live).

Murmurings of a direct stage adaptation of the film have been rumbling along for years, especially after the blockbuster’s major box office haul.

Six the Musical cast recordings reach a milestone achievement.

The producers of the WhatsOnStage Award-winning hit musical Six, written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, have announced that the show’s UK and Broadway cast recordings have now been collectively streamed over a billion times.

The UK studio cast recording was released in 2018 and features the vocals of Renée Lamb (as Catherine of Aragon), Christina Modestou (as Anne Boleyn), Natalie Paris (as Jane Seymour), Genesis Lynea (as Anna of Cleves), Aimie Atkinson (as Catherine Howard), and Izuka Hoyle (as Catherine Parr).

It has orchestrations by Tom Curran and is produced by Sam Featherstone, Marlow, Moss and Joe Beighton, with executive producers George Stiles and Paul Lisberg.

The Grammy-nominated Six: Live on Opening Night marked the first time an original Broadway cast recording to ever be recorded live on an opening night. It debuted at number one on the Billboard cast album charts and is produced by Paul Gatehouse, alongside Marlow, Moss, Featherstone, and Curran.

The album features the original Broadway Queens (Adrianna Hicks, Andrea Macasaet, Abby Mueller, Brittney Mack, Samantha Pauly, and Anna Uzele), as well as a bonus track by the original Broadway alternates (Keirsten Nicole Hodgens, Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert, Courtney Mack, and Mallory Maedke).

Six the Musical reimagines the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives as pop stars, blending historical heartbreak with modern empowerment in an 80-minute theatrical experience.

On the global stage, Six is celebrating its third year on Broadway at the Lena Horne Theatre, alongside a North American tour and a second Australian tour opening in Melbourne. The musical has also seen performances in South Korea, Las Vegas, Amsterdam, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland and is also scheduled to visit Singapore, the Philippines, and Japan. In the UK, the West End production continues its successful run at the Vaudeville Theatre.

Six has won over 35 major international awards, including the 2022 Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Costume Design. It also secured consecutive WhatsOnStage Awards for Best West End Show in 2022 and 2023, and the 2020 BBC Radio 2 Audience Award for Best Musical.

It is co-directed by Moss and Jamie Armitage, and features choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille. The design team includes set designer Emma Bailey, costume designer Gabriella Slade, lighting designer Tim Deiling, and sound designer Paul Gatehouse.

The score features orchestrations by Curran, with music supervision and vocal arrangements by Beighton. Musical director Yutong Zhang and associate UK musical supervisor Lauren Hopkinson round out the team. Casting is by Pearson Casting.

Six is produced by Kenny Wax, Wendy and Andy Barnes, and Stiles.

Back to the Future announces new cast and West End extension.

A new cohort of cast members are joining Back to the Future: The Musical.

The critically acclaimed show, which has won multiple awards for Best New Musical, is entering its fourth year. It first opened in London on 13 September 2021, began performances on Broadway on 30 June 2023, while a North American tour launched in Cleveland, Ohio, in June 2024 and will run in cities across the US and Canada until August 2025. The musical also has plans for international productions, starting with Japan in 2025.

The new cast features recent graduate Vasco Emauz as Marty McFly, making his West End debut, Orlando Gibbs as George McFly, CJ Borger as Goldie Wilson and Marvin Berry, Alex Runicles as Biff Tannen, Talia Palamathanan as Jennifer Parker, Ellis Kirk as alternate Marty McFly, and Liam McHugh as Dave McFly. Ensemble members include Kofi Aidoo-Appiah, Billie Bowman, and Gracie Caine.

Continuing cast members include Cory English as Doctor Emmett Brown, Sarah Goggin as Lorraine Baines, Lee Ormsby as Strickland and alternate Doctor Emmett Brown, and Patricia Wilkins as Linda McFly. Ensemble members Ella Beaumont, Sia Dauda, Alexander Day, Helen Gulston, Matthew Ives, Connor Lewis, Adam Margilewski, Bryan Mottram, Anna Murray, Samuel Nicholas, Louis Quinn, Zachkiel Smith, Grace Swaby-Moore, and Alexandra Wright will also return.

The show has also extended its run at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End through to Sunday 27 July 2025. Tickets are now on sale.

The original cast recording, released by Sony Music’s Masterworks Broadway label, is now available and has surpassed 20 million streams.

It features new music by multi-Grammy Award winners Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, alongside classic songs from the movie, including “The Power of Love” and “Johnny B. Goode.”

The show features a book by Bob Gale and is directed by Tony Award-winning director John Rando (Urinetown, On The Town), alongside the multi-Tony and Olivier Award-winning design team of Tim Hatley (set and costume design), Tim Lutkin (lighting), Hugh Vanstone (lighting consultant), Gareth Owen (sound) and Finn Ross (video), with choreography by Chris Bailey, musical supervision and arrangements by Nick Finlow and Illusions by Chris Fisher. Orchestrations are by Ethan Popp and Bryan Crook, with dance arrangements by David Chase. Casting is by David Grindrod for Grindrod Burton Casting.

General News & Sighting

• Equity, the union for performers, has taken legal action against the casting directory Spotlight over the current monthly subscription fee. (Whats On Stage)
• Strictly has announced the celebrity contestants for this years series.
• Dianne Buswell won the Female Personality of the Year at the NRTA Awards.
• The Director General of the BBC has apologised to Strictly contestants who have had a bad experience on the show.
• Aljaz is returning to Strictly as it was confirmed that Giovanni and Grazianno will not be returning for the new series.
• Nikita Kuzmin announced his first ever solo tour called “Midnight Dancer”.
• Amy Dowden began her first day of Strictly rehearsals following her battle with cancer.
• Wayne McGregor has been reappointed Artistic Director of the Venice Biennale’s dance department for 2025/6.
• Leanne Benjamin has left the Queensland Ballet.
• BOP and Dollie Henry will show their “Jazz Conversations” on the 20th and 21st of September at the Place in London.
• The annual Olivier Awards will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on the 6th of April 2025.
• Charm La’Donna has been nominated for a VMA (Video Music Award) for her work on Dua Lipa’s video for “Houdini”.
• Casting has been announced for the UK premiere of “House of Cleopatra”. Emilie Louise Israel will take on the title role. The show has choreography by Alexzandra Sarmiento and will run at the Edinburgh Fringe until the 25th of August.
• Lead casting has been revealed for the world premiere of the Steps musical “Here and Now”. The cast will be led by Rebecca Lock and Hiba Elchikhe. The choreography is by Matt Cole and the show is set to run at the Birmingham Alexandra theatre from the 9th of November.
• Casting has been announced for the upcoming UK premiere of “Becoming Nancy”. It will be directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell and will run at the Birmingham Rep from the 2nd of October.
• The world premiere of a new musical called “Stiletto” has been announced. It will be choreographed by Anthony Van Laast and run from the 24th of March until the 25th of June 2025 at the Charing Cross theatre in London.

Future Dance Events News

• The world premiere of the new musical “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” will be staged in Bath in the Spring of 2025.
• “The Lightening Thief” is set to open at The Other Palace in London from the 23rd of November until the 2nd of February 2025. It will be directed and choreographed by Lizzie Gee.
• “Bat Out of Hell” has revealed tour dates and venues for its 2025 tour. The show will star Glenn Adamson and Katie Tonkinson and has choreography by Xenia Gusthart. The show will open in Edinburgh on the 6th of January 2025.
• Disney’s animated classic “Hercules” is headed for the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in the Summer of 2025. It will have choreography by Casey Nicholaw and Tanisha Scott.
• The UK premiere of “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” will take place at the Donmar Warehouse on the 7th of December. The show has choreography by Ellen Kane.
• The full casting has been revealed for “Dear Evan Hanson”. The show has choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille and will open at the Nottingham Playhouse on the 9th of September ahead of a UK tour.
• The Curve Theatre in Leicester has announced the UK premiere of “Muriel’s Wedding The Musical”. The show will be choreographed by Andrew Hallsworth and will run from the 10th of April until the 10th of May 2025.
• The world premiere of “Wild Rose” will run from the 6th of March until the 5th of April at the Lyceum theatre in Scotland. It has choreography by Steven Hoggett.
• “Calamity Jane” will tour the UK and Ireland before a West End run in 2025. It has choreography by Nick Winston.
• The Leeds Playhouse will host the world premiere of “Coraline – A Musical” from the 11th of April to the 11th of May 2025 before the show embarks on a UK tour. The choreography is by EJ Boyle.
• “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” is set to embark on a world tour in 2025. The new production will launch in the UK while its West End staging will continue its run at the Piccadilly theatre.
• The current touring production of “The Wizard of Oz” will return to the West End on the 15th of August at the Gillian Lynne theatre. The cast will be led by Aston Merrygold.
• The musical “Lizzie” will return to the Hope Mill theatre in Manchester from the 17th of October until the 11th of November. It is directed and choreographed by William Whelton with associate choreography by Yandass Ndlovu.
• “Mary Poppins” announced a new UK tour. It will star Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers and have choreography by Sir Matt Bourne and Stephen Mear. The show will open on the 4th of November at the Bristol Hippodrome.
• “Magic at the Musicals” will return to the Royal Albert Hall on the 22nd of September. Participating in the event so far are: “Hadestown”, “Mamma Mia”, “Six” & “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical”.
• “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat” is set to return for a new tour starring Donny Osmond. It will open at the Edinburgh Playhouse on the 3rd of December. The choreography is by JoAnn M Hunter.
• A stage musical based on Prince’s film and album “Purple Rain” is in the works with producer Orin Wolf.
• “The Wizard of Oz” has confirmed the full cast for its tour of the UK and Ireland. The choreography is by Shay Barclay. The show will open in Liverpool on the 13th of December 2024.
• “Some Like It Hot” is coming to the West End in 2025. It will be directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.
• Full casting has been revealed for the first UK and Ireland tour of “Aladdin”. Gavin Adams will star with Desmonda Cathabel as Jasmine. Sarah Benbelaid is the Assistant Dance Captain. The show will open in Edinburgh in October.

Auditions & Vacancies

• Addict Dance Academy is looking for dance teachers in Jazz, Ballet and Contemporary. Send you CV to: gareth@addictdanceacademy.co.uk
• Lauren Gore is looking for tap dancers who also dance commercial for a celebrity cruise contract. You can send your CV and any footage to Lauren via her Instagram link.
• Todrick is holding auditions for the workshop of his first original full length musical on the 19th & 20th of August in London. For more information contact: workshop@harryblumenau.com
• AJK is looking for dance couples (male & female) for a commercial shoot in Europe on the 10 – 12th of September. Contact: info@ajkagency.com
• BPA Camden is looking for a Contemporary and Street dance teacher to join the team on Saturdays. For more information, email: bpacamden@gmail.com
• CAPA College is looking for a Commercial / Jazz dance teacher and a Classical dance teacher. Look at the website for more details.
• Scottish Ballet is looking for 2 female and 2 male dancers. Look at the website for details.
• ZooNation is looking for dancers for the period of October until December. Visit the website for details.

Dance Classes

• Ashley Shaw, Principle dancer with Sir Matt Bourne’s New Adventures dance company, is holding a masterclass on the 19th of August in Bath. For more information email: info@internationalballetintensives.com
• Bethany Kingsley-Garner is giving a Ballet masterclass at Danceworks on the 28th of August from 3.45 – 6.30 pm.
• Christina Andrea is doing a Commercial workshop on the 17th of August at the Pineapple dance studios from 1.30 – 2.30 pm.
• Erin Boag and Vincent Simone will do a Tango masterclass at the Kingston Workmen’s Club on the 19th of September. You can book tickets on: http://www.erinboag.com/tango
• Gaz Davis and Abbie Brown are doing the Synergy Dance Intensive on the 14th of August at the Base Dance Studios in London from 12.00 – 4.00 pm. You can email to book.
• Tyra Roberts is doing a Commercial Choreography dance class at John Reed Fitness in London every Tuesday at 6.30 pm.
• Keisha Atwell has a Jazz class at the Dance Box Summer Intensive on the 28th of August. You can book at: http://www.thedancebox.co.uk
• Amy Ireland has weekly classes on Fridays at 10.00 am at the Pineapple Dance Studios in London.
• Keith and Judy Clifton have a new beginners class on Thursdays at the Grimsby Town Hall from 7.30 – 8.30 pm. Contact: keith.clifton@icloud.com
• Lizzie McConachie has a commercial class on Mondays at Pineapple Studios from 7.30 – 8.30 pm.
• Aimee Casey has an Adult Ballet class at Flame Studios in Cardiff on Fridays from 6.30 – 7.30 pm.
• Lucy Jane Adcock has 2 weekly classes at the Base dance studios in London on Sundays at 11.30 am and on Wednesdays at 10.00 am.
• Christina Andrea has a Commercial Edge class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 2.30 – 4.00 pm.
• Beth Ackroyd is doing an Adult Ballet class at the Fresh Ground in Battersea on Thursdays from 11.00 am – 12.00 pm. You can contact Beth on: beth.lauren@live.com
• Veronika Wiktoria is starting a Street Jazz class every Monday at 5.30 pm at the Base dance studios with Ralitsa Chepisheva.
• Lil J is offering a sassy Commercial class at the Pineapple Dance Studios on Tuesdays at 4.15 pm. You can book on the Pineapple app.
• Dominique Marinho is teaching a Beginners Heels class on Tuesdays at Pineapple Studios from 3.45 – 4.45 pm.

Film & TV

• A new trailer has been released for the “Snow White Musical Movie” starring Rachel Zegler. The film is due to be released on the 21st of March 2025.
• Disney has stated that “The Greatest Showman” is being adapted into a full stage musical.
• We spotted dance duo Ekleido (Hannah Ekholm & Faye Stoeser) performing at the Latitude festival. Ekleido has its own show at the Place in London on the 5th of November.
• We spotted the following dancers performing at the Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris: Erin Blanchfield, Milan Crawford, Paul Winney, Julia McCracken, Amy Gill, Alex Dallimore, Keira Nauta, Lucy Monaghan & Michaela Rondello.
• We spotted Mina Neighbour, Grace Hooper, Claudia Floss & Lashay Harvey dancing with Flo at Lollapalooza. The choreography was by Lisa Spencer and Lianne Lee May and the contract was with AMCK.
• We spotted Devon Young, Aaliyah Sharnell, Carmelle Rudder, Jo Dyce, Ayesha Greed, Zoe Purpuri & Yara Rain performing with Sister Sledge. The choreography was by Royston and Devon Young. The agency was RND Creatives.
• We spotted Zoe Purpuri, Fiona McDonald & Oliver Wheeler dancing with the Pet Shop Boys.
• We spotted Mina Neighbour, Shivawn Joubert, Amira Byrne & Jahmiah Simpson in the Converse campaign for JD Sports. The contract was with AMCK.
• We spotted Amy-May Trudgeon in the new adverts for the Samsung Galaxy Book 4.
• We spotted Emily Haygarth in the recent advert for Jagermeister.
• We spotted Jenny Strandberg performing at the Amsterdam Pride.

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Breakdancing is set to steal the show in its Olympic Games debut at Paris 2024.

 

The world’s best B-Boys and B-Girls are descending on Paris this summer as breaking makes its debut at the Olympic Games.

With its roots in 1970s New York City hip-hop culture, breaking (you might know it as ‘break dancing’) is like nothing ever seen before at the Olympics.

The fast-paced and dynamic sport is rapidly rising in popularity across the world and now has the chance to demonstrate exactly why.

Find out everything to know about breaking, including the rules, the favourites for Olympic gold and whether the sport is a permanent addition to the Games…
Why is breaking at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?

Breaking is the latest youth-focused sport to be added to the Olympic programme as organisers aim to make the Games more inclusive and accessible than ever before.

Other sports that have been added in an attempt to draw a younger audience to the Olympics include skateboarding, surfing, sport climbing, 3×3 basketball and BMX freestyle, all of which will return to the Games after featuring for the first time at Tokyo 2020.

In addition, breaking was selected because it contributes to a gender-balanced Olympic Games, with an equal measure of B-Boys and B-Girls competing in the sport. This is now a key criteria for organisers when determining the Olympic programme.

A test run was held for breaking at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. The event was considered a great success and breaking was put forward as a sport for Paris 2024 shortly after.
What are the Olympic rules for breaking?

The breaking competition at Paris 2024 will feature two events — one for men and one for women. In total there will be 32 athletes — or ‘breakers’ — divided up into 16 B-Boys and 16 B-Girls.

They will compete in one-on-one battles, taking it in turns to perform during 60-second ‘throw downs’. Most major breaking competitions have two or three throw downs in each battle, increasing to five in the final.

The breakers are rated by a panel of judges, who are usually respected members of the breaking community. The performances are evaluated using six criteria — creativity, personality, technique, variety, stage presence and musicality.

Technique, stage presence, and creativity collectively contribute 60 per cent to the final score, while the remaining 40 per cent is determined by the other three criteria.

The breaker with the highest score progresses to the next stage of the competition.
What are the main moves used by breakers?

The DJ is a crucial aspect of the sport, with breakers required to improvise to the beat of the music. They will combine three basic elements into their routine — toprock, freeze and downrock.

Toprock refers to all moves performed standing up, while freeze is when a breaker stops in the middle of their performance in an unusual position, such as on their hands or head.

Downrock is the most crucial element, as it refers to the moves performed on the floor. This includes power moves, which are considered the centrepiece of a routine. These acrobatic moves normally involve breakers spinning their whole body on their hands, elbows, back, head or shoulders, and require strength and flexibility.

Strictly Come Dancing star Craig Revel Horwood to release debut solo album.

Strictly Come Dancing star Craig Revel Horwood has announced a surprise new venture.

The TV personality, who has been a judge on the BBC competition since its debut episode in 2004, will release his debut solo album Revelations: Songs Boys Don’t Sing later this year.

On Monday (17 June), Horwood released the debut single from the record, a cover of Dame Shirley Bassey’s 1968 song “This Is My Life”.

The album features covers of tracks usually associated with female singers. Songs include “On My Own” from Les Misérables, “Don’t Rain On My Parade” from Funny Girl and “Little Girls” from Annie, which Horwood has performed as Miss Hannigan while touring the musical in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2023.

Revelations: Songs Boys Don’t Sing will be released on 18 October. This will coincide with the next series of Strictly, which is due to start the month before.

Choreographer Akram Khan launches podcast Move to Live.

Choreographer Akram Khan will front a new podcast set to explore “the transformative power of movement” in the arts.

The weekly podcast, Move to Live, will see Khan interview guests including actor Andy Serkis and Royal Ballet principal Francesca Hayward about how movement fuels their creativity and well-being.

Designer Es Devlin, actor Khalid Abdalla and theatremaker Kathryn Hunter will also feature on the podcast series, which is presented by Marquee TV and Tandem Productions.

Available from June 5, the first episode includes an interview with Khan himself, exploring his “concerns for future generations if dance and movement continue to be neglected in the school curriculum”.

Announcing Move to Live, Khan said: “As a dancer, choreographer and director, I’ve made movement my life’s work. I’m fascinated by how the way we move affects the way we live and how the way we live shapes our movement.

“I’ve loved having this opportunity to explore this on the podcast with some truly wonderful guests and hope it inspires others to think more about their relationship to movement and dance.”

The podcast marks the latest collaboration between Khan and Marquee TV, with the choreographer recently acting as a guest curator on the streaming site, on which his first full-length ballet Giselle for English National Ballet is currently one of the most popular dance titles.

The first episode of Move to Live will be available on all podcast platforms and Marquee TV from June 5, with other episodes released weekly on Wednesdays until July 24.

Protesters denounce cuts to live music by Northern Ballet.

Protesters clad in Shakespeare costumes have marched on Sadler’s Wells to denounce cuts to Northern Ballet’s live orchestra.

Approximately 25 musicians turned up at the London venue, ahead of the first performance of Northern Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet on May 28.

The Shakespearean tragedy is the first touring production impacted by the company’s move towards recorded music thanks to rising touring costs.

Although Sadler’s Wells audiences will enjoy live accompaniment, subsequent touring locations including Canterbury and Newcastle will not.

Campaigners against the changes include the Musicians’ Union. It organised the protest and says axing Northern Ballet Sinfonia is no solution to a national arts funding crisis. Instead, they are calling for urgent intervention from the likes of Arts Council England to save jobs and safeguard live music.

Demonstrator Mary Gilbert, an oboist, said it felt “necessary” to “take a stand” after working for Northern Ballet for 25 years.

She said: “Those of us protesting have a great sense of pride in what we do. Live music is ballet’s heart and soul – even Shakespeare wrote most of his plays around the performing of music. It is integral to telling the story, guiding the actors and captivating audiences.

“With my job in the lurch and income looking uncertain, it has made for a stressful time when combined with our current economic climate. We believe in bringing the full live ballet to regional audiences in the UK and will be continuing our campaigning efforts to do so.”

Naomi Pohl, general secretary of the MU, commented: “The protest is a statement that we will continue applying pressure until Northern Ballet and Arts Council England agree a realistic funding solution that protects jobs and keeps live music at the heart of Northern Ballet productions.

“Musicians’ livelihoods are on the line – with our data showing that musicians, on average, make £20,000 a year, you can imagine that any negative impact on this income is felt very heavily. It impacts their ability to provide for themselves, their families, and their capacity to invest in their art.”

She continued: “The fear is that this cut is a slippery slope and a recording being used in place of the company’s orchestra is a precedent our members will not tolerate. It isn’t a position we want to be in, we understand the company needs more financial support, and urgently. With a general election announced, this is a key moment for us to make our case and ensure the arts are prioritised in any new government’s recovery plan.”

More than 18,000 members of the public have now signed an MU and Northern Ballet Sinfonia petition calling for a “realistic funding solution” to protect “world-class musicians” at the company.

Northern Ballet has attributed changes to its set-up to “an incredibly challenging financial environment”, with the decision hitting not only Sinfonia players but up to 200 musicians in the reserves pool according to a BBC report last year.

Earlier this year, the company had said it was “actively fundraising and lobbying key stakeholders” to ensure that future audiences across the UK would be able to enjoy “large-scale ballet accompanied by live music”.

A Northern Ballet spokesperson said: “Last year Northern Ballet had to make the difficult decision to enter into negotiations with Northern Ballet Sinfonia and the Musicians’ Union to reassess the amount of live music that could accompany our national tours from April 2024. This decision was not taken lightly but in response to an incredibly challenging financial environment where inflation and rising costs have made our traditional touring model unsustainable. As a Company touring widely with a large number of dancers, musicians and other staff we have been particularly exposed to inflation in all areas of operation.

“Live music remains central to the artistic vision of Northern Ballet and we are working to ensure that our Sinfonia will perform with us on our national tours as much as is possible. However, in an environment where many arts organisations are facing hard choices to ensure sustainability, we will be performing to a mixed programme of live and recorded music in the coming year.

“Since our previous update, we have undertaken additional fundraising initiatives which, alongside other measures, will enable live music to be performed by our Sinfonia for the full tour of Romeo and Juliet in spring 2024 (Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Norwich, London).

“Autumn performances of Romeo and Juliet at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and in Southampton, Canterbury and Newcastle in September 2024 will be performed to recorded music. The tour of A Christmas Carol will be performed to recorded music and the tour of Jane Eyre will be performed to live music from Northern Ballet Sinfonia.

“We are very conscious of the uncertainty and distress these ongoing negotiations are causing for Sinfonia members and the company at large and would like to thank the players as well as the MU for their cooperation during this difficult time. We remain committed to performing to and commissioning new live music for our work and continue to work in dialogue with our Sinfonia and the MU to achieve this.

“We are actively fundraising and lobbying key stakeholders on this issue to ensure that in future audiences in towns and cities across the UK will be able to experience large scale ballet accompanied by live music. The cultural sector in the UK is under extreme financial pressure from many directions and more than ever we would like to thank our audiences and supporters for continuing to stand alongside us, and crucially for continuing to buy tickets to experience our work.”

BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2024 lineup rumours so far from Hannah Waddingham to Roman Kemp.

Strictly Come Dancing won’t hit screens until the autumn, yet talk has already turned to who could be competing this year.

The hit BBC dance competition is busy securing its lineup for its 22nd series and while the official list is still yet to be released, many celebrities are rumoured to be taking part. They will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of Coronation Street’s Ellie Leach, who took home the 2023 Glitterball trophy with Vito Coppola.

The confirmed professional dancers are also waiting to be unveiled. Following the last series, there has been speculation over whether Giovanni Pernice will return after former contestants have spoke out against him. It comes after reports he is “too intense” to train and dance with, which emerged following his recent pairing with actress Amanda Abbington.

Who could be competing this year???

Hannah Waddingham
Roman Kemp
Perrie Edwards
Toyah Willcox
Jill Scott
Gino D’Acampo
Louis Theroux
Sophie Morgan
Alan Carr
Rosie Jones
Vicky McClure
Perri Kiely
Tom Malone Jr
Munroe Bergdorf
Tommy Fury
Michelle Keegan
Andrew Ridgeley
David Fishwick

***Strictly has signed up blind comedian Chris McCausland in a new first for the hit BBC show***

General News & Sighting

• Principles at leading performing arts institutions have warned that Labour’s plan to impose a 20% VAT tax on private schools could “impoverish the cultural life of the nation” with bursaries and scholarships likely to be hit. (The Stage)
• Amy Dowden received an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list. Wayne McGregor, resident choreographer of the Royal Ballet, received a Knighthood.
• The National Dance Awards announced its winners: Tiler Peck won the award for Outstanding Female Classical Performance for her performance in “Turn It Out”.
• The Stage’s West End ticketing survey found that top-price tickets have risen in price by 9.3% year on year while the average most expensive ticket for plays in the West End has risen by 50% since last year. The most expensive ticket for a play is “Romeo and Juliet” at £298.95 and musical is £303.95 for “Cabaret”.
• The Birmingham Royal Ballet will make its debut at the Glastonbury Festival on the 30th June. It will perform “Interlinked” on the Pyramid stage.
• West End Live has revealed the full schedule for this years event at Trafalgar Square in London on the weekend of the 22nd & 23rd of June.
• Strictly has signed up blind comedian Chris McCausland in a new first for the hit BBC show.
• The U Dance National Festival of Youth Dance will take place on the 13th & 14th of July in Liverpool.
• Annabelle Lopez Ochoa has been appointed artist-in-residence at the Dortmund Ballet.
• “Why Am I So Single” announced full casting for its West End premiere. It will star Jo Foster and Leesa Tulley, with Jordan Cambridge-Taylor and Collette Guitart as alternate leads. The show has choreography by Ellen Kane and Michael Naylor, with Ebony Clarke as the resident choreographer. It opens at the Garrick Theatre on the 27th of August.
• “The Devil Wears Prada” revealed the complete cast for its UK premiere at Plymouth on the 6th of July. It has choreography by Jerry Mitchell and Gabby Antrobus is the dance captain.
• From the 2nd of September, Gina Beck will assume the role of Sarah Brown at “Guys and Dolls” at the Bridge theatre.
• The cast has been set for “Who Do Ya Love” which will premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. It has choreography by Lisa Stevens and Demmileigh Foster.
• Justin Peck won the Tony Award for Best Choreography for his work on “Illinoise”.

Future Dance Events News

• The full casting has been revealed for “Dear Evan Hanson”. The show has choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille and will open at the Nottingham Playhouse on the 9th of September ahead of a UK tour.
• The Curve Theatre in Leicester has announced the UK premiere of “Muriel’s Wedding The Musical”. The show will be choreographed by Andrew Hallsworth and will run from the 10th of April until the 10th of May 2025.
• The world premiere of “Wild Rose” will run from the 6th of March until the 5th of April at the Lyceum theatre in Scotland. It has choreography by Steven Hoggett.
• “Calamity Jane” will tour the UK and Ireland before a West End run in 2025. It has choreography by Nick Winston.
• The Leeds Playhouse will host the world premiere of “Coraline – A Musical” from the 11th of April to the 11th of May 2025 before the show embarks on a UK tour. The choreography is by EJ Boyle.
• “Dorian: The Musical” will have its world premiere at Southwalk Playhouse from the 4th of July until the 10th of August. Alfie Friedman will play Dorian.
• The hit Broadway musical “Something Rotten” is coming to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on the 5th & 6th of August, starring Jason Manford.
• The Edinburgh Fringe will host the world premiere of “I Wish You Well” – a musical parody based on Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski crash and ensuing legal battle. It will star Diana Vickers and have choreography by Dame Arlene Phillips and Tino Sibanda.
• “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” is set to embark on a world tour in 2025. The new production will launch in the UK while its West End staging will continue its run at the Piccadilly theatre.
• The current touring production of “The Wizard of Oz” will return to the West End on the 15th of August at the Gillian Lynne theatre. The cast will be led by Aston Merrygold.
• The musical “Lizzie” will return to the Hope Mill theatre in Manchester from the 17th of October until the 11th of November. It is directed and choreographed by William Whelton with associate choreography by Yandass Ndlovu.
• “Mary Poppins” announced a new UK tour. It will star Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers and have choreography by Sir Matt Bourne and Stephen Mear. The show will open on the 4th of November at the Bristol Hippodrome.
• “Magic at the Musicals” will return to the Royal Albert Hall on the 22nd of September. Participating in the event so far are: “Hadestown”, “Mamma Mia”, “Six” & “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical”.
• “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat” is set to return for a new tour starring Donny Osmond. It will open at the Edinburgh Playhouse on the 3rd of December. The choreography is by JoAnn M Hunter.
• “Heathers” will return for a new UK tour opening in Windsor on the 24th of July. The choreographers will be Gary Lloyd and Christopher Parkinson.
• A stage musical based on Prince’s film and album “Purple Rain” is in the works with producer Orin Wolf.
• “The Wizard of Oz” has confirmed the full cast for its tour of the UK and Ireland. The choreography is by Shay Barclay. The show will open in Liverpool on the 13th of December 2024.
• “& Juliet” will embark on a UK tour from the 8th of July 2024. The choreographer is Jennifer Weber.
• “Some Like It Hot” is coming to the West End in 2025. It will be directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.
• Full casting has been revealed for the first UK and Ireland tour of “Aladdin”. Gavin Adams will star with Desmonda Cathabel as Jasmine. Sarah Benbelaid is the Assistant Dance Captain. The show will open in Edinburgh in October.

Auditions & Vacancies

• Luail, Ireland’s National Dance Company, is auditioning for dancers on the 24th, 25th & 26th of July in Dublin and on the 21st and 22nd of August in Brussells. The deadline for applications is the 21st of June. For more information: http://www.luail.ie
• “Six” will hold open casting calls for its 2025-6 cast in Salford on the 19th of June and in London on the 21st of June.
• Scottish Ballet is looking for 2 female and 2 male dancers. Look at the website for details.
• Park Chinois in London is auditioning for dancers on the 4th of July. You have to register by the 28th of June at: auditions@parkchinois.com
• The Lotus Club in Marrakech is looking for dancers. Contact Katie Priest for more details on: casting@katiepriest.co.uk
• The Central School of Ballet is looking for a Classical Ballet Tutor for male students. You can apply via the company website.
• Cabaret Rouge is looking for dancers this Summer in St Tropez. Contact: cabaretrouge@live.co.uk
• ZooNation is looking for dancers for the period of October until December. Visit the website for details.

Dance Classes

• Gaz Davis and Abbie Brown are doing the Synergy Dance Intensive on the 14th of August at the Base Dance Studios in London from 12.00 – 4.00 pm. You can email to book.
• Jazz Peters is doing Commercial workshops at the North Shields studio on the 25th of July and the 8th of August. You can book a place on: jazzpeters@outlook.com
• Tyra Roberts is doing a Commercial Choreography dance class at John Reed Fitness in London every Tuesday at 6.30 pm.
• Chris Marney and Kate Lyons of London City Ballet have an Open Ballet class on Thursday evenings from 6.15 pm – 7.45 pm from the 30th of May at: 45 White Lion Street in London.
• Jenni Inglis, Ellie Fergusson & Chloe Ferns are teaching at the Edinburgh Dance Academy on the 30th & 31st of July. You can book at: hello@eda.scott
• Gaz Davis offers “The Programme” in August – by invitation only. More more details email: theprogrambygaz@gmail.com
• Keisha Atwell has a Jazz class at the Dance Box Summer Intensive on the 28th of August. You can book at: http://www.thedancebox.co.uk
• The Leicester College of Performing Arts (LCPA) has a 3 day Summer Intensive from the 30th of July until the 1st of August from 10.00 am – 3.00 pm. See the college website for further details.
• Amy Ireland has weekly classes on Fridays at 10.00 am at the Pineapple Dance Studios in London.
• The annual TGS Summer Intensive takes place this year on the 22nd – 26th of July from 10.00 am – 3.00 pm daily. The dance teachers are: Jacob McIntosh, Leighton Jay Halliday, Charlie Bruce & Jordi Guitart. Email: jordi1962@gmail.com to book your place.
• Nafisah Baba is teaching a Contemporary class at Pineapple studios on Mondays from 8.15 – 9.45 pm.
• Keith and Judy Clifton have a new beginners class on Thursdays at the Grimsby Town Hall from 7.30 – 8.30 pm. Contact: keith.clifton@icloud.com
• Ryan Jenkins has partnered up with Mandy Allen to produce the iD – Company Summer School from the 12th until the 16th of August. For more information contact: info@the-idcompany.com
• Lizzie McConachie has a commercial class on Mondays at Pineapple Studios from 7.30 – 8.30 pm.
• Aimee Casey has an Adult Ballet class at Flame Studios in Cardiff on Fridays from 6.30 – 7.30 pm.
• Lucy Jane Adcock has 2 weekly classes at the Base dance studios in London on Sundays at 11.30 am and on Wednesdays at 10.00 am.
• Christina Andrea has a Commercial Edge class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 2.30 – 4.00 pm.
• Beth Ackroyd is doing an Adult Ballet class at the Fresh Ground in Battersea on Thursdays from 11.00 am – 12.00 pm. You can contact Beth on: beth.lauren@live.com
• Veronika Wiktoria is starting a Street Jazz class every Monday at 5.30 pm at the Base dance studios with Ralitsa Chepisheva.
• Lil J is offering a sassy Commercial class at the Pineapple Dance Studios on Tuesdays at 4.15 pm. You can book on the Pineapple app.
• Dominique Marinho is teaching a Beginners Heels class on Tuesdays at Pineapple Studios from 3.45 – 4.45 pm.

Film & TV

• The film “Whoever You Are” by Javier De Frutos won the Best Short Dance Film award at the National Dance Awards. The film starred Rae Piper and Paul Chantry.
• The Festival season is always excellent for spotting pro dancers at work:
• We spotted Kenzie Hunt, Oluwatosin, Millie Lund & Elisha Ladeza performing with Meghan Trainor at Capital’s Summertime Ball.
• We spotted the following dancers performing with Rachel Stevens at Mighty Hoopla: Austyn Farrell, Alex Brown, Crystal Hantig, Jo Dyce, Mason Boyce & Danny Coburn. The choreography was by Aaron Renfree.
• We spotted Zalie Amelia, Curtisha Kruythoff, Emma Nielsenn, Renae Hughes, Lashay Harvey & Kenzie Hunt dancing with Rita Ora at Mighty Hoopla. The choreography was by Kieran D-W.
• We spotted Billy Roy Sawyer, Emmanuel Kome & Lewis Harrison performing with Louise at Mighty Hoopla. The choreography was by Anders Nielsen and Renae Hughes. The contract was with Mass Talent.
• We spotted Renae Hughes dancing for Anne-Marie on the Parklife tour.
• We spotted Ella Goodwin, Jamie Graham & India Hope performing with Chaka Khan. The choreography was by Matt Walker and Jamie Mason.
• We spotted Lisa Spencer, Lianne Lee May & Lashay Harvey dancing at the Governor’s Ball Music Festival.
• We spotted the following dancers on the “Britain’s Got Talent Live ” shows: Sophia Turner, Abz Kareem, Darcey Simmons, Gustav Die, Lashay Harvey, Wilson Kuru & Emma Rose.
• We spotted the following dancers performing with Lenny Kravitz at the UEFA Champions League Final: Ellie Kinsey, Olivia Beckford, Nicole Valverde, Oluwatosin, Tylah Paterson, Mina Neighbour & Pfion Vince. The contract was with AMCK.
• We spotted the following dancers performing at the D – Day Celebrations: Ella Nonini, Grace Durkin, Rachel Muldoon, Katherine Isles, Kamira Samuel & Chrissy Brooke. The choreography was by Matt Flint and Stephanie Powell Baxter.
• We spotted the following dancers performing on the latest episode of “Doctor Who”: Bex Leung, Charlotte Bazeley, Chloe Gatward, Honor Roche, Jenny Wickham, Katie Webb, Nicole Alphonce, Oliver Wheeler, Pia Driver, Roseanna Bell, Stan West & Tia Anderson. The choreography was by Jack Murphy and Sean Moon.

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Strictly’s Karen Hauer and Gorka Márquez team up for new tour.

 

Strictly Come Dancing stars Karen Hauer and Gorka Márquez have announced that they are teaming up for a new tour.

The professional dancer will front Speakeasy, a new show that contains various styles, ranging from clandestine New York Speakeasy to the sultry Havana dance floors and from the Burlesque Cabaret Clubs of the mid-1900s to the glittering mirror balls of Studio 54.

As per the logline, Speakeasy will be a “delicious dance experience” where audiences can “Mamba, Salsa, Charleston, Foxtrot and Samba the night away”, with the show promising an “undercover world of elegance and iconic dance flavours.”

“Partnering again on a new tour with my good friend Gorka is so exciting, and we can’t wait for audiences up and down the UK to see what we’ve put together for them,” said Karen. “We’re bringing a new look and feel to this show; all-new music, dances, and a theme where we’ll be bringing you behind a secret door for an evening of total entertainment and escapism.

“We are also absolutely thrilled that for the first time, we will be taking our tour to the West End. It’s shaping up to be the most incredible adventure, and we can’t wait for people to join us on the journey.”

“I’m so excited to be going back on the road with Karen and seeing everybody across the UK. We’re going to immerse the audience in an undercover world of dance, and I can’t wait!” added Gorka in a statement.

The tour will begin on February 24, 2025, in Dartford, running through to the final show at Leicester’s De Montfort Hall on April 13, 2025. Further details can be found on the Speakeasy website, including information on Friday’s (April 26) pre-sale.

The tour dates for Speakeasy are as follows:

• February 24: Dartford Orchard Theatre
• February 26: Perth Concert Hall
• February 27: Aberdeen Music Hall
• February 28: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
• March 1: Blackpool Opera House
• March 2: Llandudno Venue Cymru
• March 4: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
• March 5: Hull City Hall
• March 6: York Barbican
• March 8: Gateshead Glasshouse ICM
• March 9: Sheffield City Hall
• March 12: Peterborough New Theatre
• March 13: Bradford St George’s
• March 14: Swansea Brangwyn Hall
• March 15: Warwick Arts Centre
• March 16: Manchester BWH
• March 18: Wycombe Swan
• March 19: Nottingham Royal Concert Hall
• March 20: Fareham Live
• March 21: Portsmouth Kings Theatre
• March 22: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
• March 23: Cardiff New Theatre
• March 25: Buxton Opera House
• March 26: Bournemouth Pavilion
• March 27: Cheltenham Town Hall
• March 28: Ipswich Regent Theatre
• March 29: St Alban The Alban Arena
• March 30: Canterbury Marlowe Theatre
• April 1: Cambridge Corn Exchange
• April 2: Southend Cliffs Pavilion
• April 3: Bromley Churchill
• April 4: Northampton Derngate
• April 5: Guildford G Live
• April 6: Birmingham Symphony Hall
• April 8: Truro Hall for Cornwall*
• April 9: Bath Forum
• April 10: Basingstoke The Anvil
• April 11: Hastings White Rock
• April 12: Eastbourne Congress Theatre
• April 13: Leicester De Montfort Hall

The Rocky Horror Show, starring Jason Donovan, is heading to the West End later this year.

Jason Donovan as Dr Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror Show

Jason Donovan, whose stage credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Grease, will star as Dr Frank ‘n’ Furter in the cult classic musical for the first time in the UK for over 25 years. He also played the role in Sydney in 2023.

Donovan commented: “I am thrilled to dive into the exhilarating role of Frank ‘n’ Furter with a fantastic new cast and Timewarp with audiences throughout the UK. We promise to deliver the freshest Rocky EVER, that audiences will not forget. So, buckle up, as the show promises to be a wild and wicked ride!”

First seen in June 1973 at the Royal Court, the piece has been seen by over 30 million people worldwide in more than 30 countries and translated into 20 languages.

The Rocky Horror Show features tunes including “Sweet Transvestite”, “Science Fiction/Double Feature”, “Dammit Janet” and “The Time-Warp”. It follows squeaky-clean college kids Brad and Janet who take refuge in a mysterious house after their car breaks down and experience a night they will never forget.

Christopher Luscombe’s production runs in the West End at the Dominion Theatre from 6 to 20 September, following stints in Bromley (19 to 24 August) and High Wycombe (27 to 31 August).

It will then continue to Fareham, Malvern, Bath, York, Glasgow, Cardiff, Woking, Blackpool, Sheffield, Liverpool for the festive season (3 December to 4 January), Southend, Edinburgh and Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Donovan is not currently scheduled to appear in Malvern, Woking and Liverpool, and on the following dates: 30 August, 28 October, and 4, 5 and 23 November.

Kym Marsh to star in 101 Dalmatians musical tour.

A touring musical version of 101 Dalmatians is hitting the open road later this year – and lead casting has been announced.

Based on the production that played at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in the summer of 2022 (though now reworked), the piece is written by Douglas Hodge (music and lyrics) and Johnny McKnight (book), from a stage adaptation by Zinnie Harris.

It tells the story of a couple who find themselves surrounded by a tidal wave of dogs – only for the canines in question to be then coveted by the notorious fashionista Cruella de Vil.

Taking on the role of de Vil will be Coronation Street legend Kym Marsh, who said today: “I’m over the moon to be joining the cast of 101 Dalmatians playing the iconic Cruella de Vil, has there ever been a more fabulous baddie?! Obviously she’s a million miles away from me in real life – and my dogs are very glad about that – but being able to bring to life my take on this renowned character is a real treat. Douglas and Johnny have written this brilliant new musical filled with songs I’m already finding myself humming under my breath. The 101 Dalmatians story spans generations and I’m sure young and old alike will absolutely love this production.”

The show will open in Wimbledon on 22 June 2024, before visiting Birmingham, Norwich, Canterbury, Leicester, Manchester, Belfast, Wolverhampton, Newcastle, Southend, Dublin, Liverpool, Milton Keynes, Woking, Cardiff, Southampton, Aberdeen, York, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Oxford and Brighton.

Kym Marsh will not be appearing in Norwich, Canterbury, Leicester, Wolverhampton, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Oxford and Brighton.

Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile musical reveals its London cast.

Casting is confirmed for the London premiere of Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile.

Co-produced by The Roald Dahl Story Company, Leeds Playhouse (where it received its world premiere staging last December) and Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, the family-friendly musical features a score by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab (who performs under the band name Sinkane), book and lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, and additional music and lyrics, orchestrations, arrangements and musical supervision by Tom Brady. It tells the tale of a hungry crocodile searching for a delicious child to snap up for dinner.

Appearing at Regent’s Park will be Joanna Adaran (marking her professional stage debut) as Trunky, Audrey Brisson (Into the Woods, Amélie The Musical) as Roly Poly Bird, Laura Buhagiar (Seize the Cheese: A New Musical) as Swing, Malinda Parris (The Little Big Things, & Juliet) as The Enormous Crocodile, Nuwan Hugh Perera (The Lord of the Rings, Life of Pi) as Humpy Rumpy, and Elise Zavou (Heathers, Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World) as Muggle Wump/Teacher.

The show includes a “menagerie of mischievous puppets” by leading designer Toby Olié (who previously worked on 101 Dalmatians at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and also co-directs).

Additionally, the production features set and costumes by Fly Davis, choreography by Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu, lighting design by Jessica Hung Han Yun, sound design by Tom Gibbons, musical direction by Màth Roberts, associate direction by Tash Holway, and associate puppet design and puppet supervision by Daisy Beattie.

Phij Adams serves as music technologist and ambleton programmer, with Johnny Edwards as associate sound designer, James Hasset as season associate sound designer, Aundrea Fudge as voice coach, Avye Leventis as associate puppetry director, Emily Lim as developer and director, and Bryony Jarvis Taylor as casting director.

The Enormous Crocodile runs at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre from 17 May until 8 June 2024, with a press performance scheduled for 22 May.

Wicked becomes tenth longest-running show in West End history.

Wicked will become the tenth longest-running show in the West End.

The show, which continues its open-ended run at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, will play its 6762nd performance – overtaking No Sex Please, We’re British, which ran from June 1971 until September 1987, playing a total of 6,761 performances.

The musical, which has received over 100 global awards, features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, with the book by Winnie Holzman. Wayne Cilento handles musical staging, and Joe Mantello directs the production. Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, it offers a unique perspective on the characters from L Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Currently forming the West End top ten are therefore The Mousetrap, Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, The Woman in Black, Blood Brothers, Mamma Mia!, Cats, The Lion King, Starlight Express, and now Wicked.

A touring version continues through until January 2025, while a new film version will release its first part this autumn.

General News & Sighting

• Buckingham Palace announced that the King will take on his late mother’s patronage of The Royal Ballet.
• The nominees for the 2024 Tony Awards were announced. The candidates for “Best Choreographer” were: Annie B Parson for “Here Lies Love”, Camille A Brown for “Hell’s Kitchen”, Rick & Jeff Kuperman for “The Outsiders”, Justin Peck for “Illinoise” and Jesse Robb & Shana Carroll for “Water for Elephants”. The 77th Annual Ceremony will take place in New York on the 16th of June.
• Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez announced their “Speakeasy” tour for 2025.
• Strictly star Amy Dowden announced that her new book “Dancing in the Rain” will be available in September.
• Musical Con has unveiled the full line up for 2024. It will star Todrick Hall, Layton Williams, Lucie Jones and Andre De Shields and take place in London on the 19th & 20th of October.
• Danielle Peazer and her partner Sonny Jay announced the birth of their baby daughter.
• Sadler’s Wells announced the 4 dance pieces shortlisted for the Rose International Dance Prize worth £40,000.
• Simon Cowell pressed the Golden Buzzer on dance group Cyberagent Legit on “Britain’s Got Talent”.
• “Heathers The Musical” has announced casting for its return to the West End and subsequent tour. The new London run will be at Soho Place from the 22nd of May until the 6th of July. Jenna Innes will play Veronica with Keelan McAuley as JD. The “Heathers” are played by Esme Bowler, Sedona Sky & Daisy Twells. The choreography is by Gary Lloyd.
• The manga musical “Your Lie In April” has announced a 12 week West End run at the Harold Pinter theatre from the 28th of June until the 21st of September.
• The Steps musical “Here and Now” has extended its run at the Alexandra theatre in Birmingham. It has choreography by Matt Cole & Jane McMurtrie and will open on the 9th of June.
• “Closer To Heaven” has announced the complete cast for its revival at the Turbine theatre in London. It will star Frances Ruffelle & Courtney Bowman and has choreography by Christopher Tendai. The show will run from the 31st of May until the 30th of June.
• Zoe Birkett will share the leading role with Karis Anderson in “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical” from the 25th of June. The choreography is by Anthony van Laast.
• “Cabaret” has announced new cast members with Rhea Norwood joining as Sally Bowles and Layton Williams as the Emcee from the 3rd of June. The choreography is by Julia Cheng.

Future Dance Events News

• “Dorian: The Musical” will have its world premiere at Southwalk Playhouse from the 4th of July until the 10th of August. Alfie Friedman will play Dorian.
• The hit Broadway musical “Something Rotten” is coming to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on the 5th & 6th of August, starring Jason Manford.
• The Edinburgh Fringe will host the world premiere of “I Wish You Well” – a musical parody based on Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski crash and ensuing legal battle. It will star Diana Vickers and have choreography by Dame Arlene Phillips and Tino Sibanda.
• “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” is set to embark on a world tour in 2025. The new production will launch in the UK while its West End staging will continue its run at the Piccadilly theatre.
• The current touring production of “The Wizard of Oz” will return to the West End on the 15th of August at the Gillian Lynne theatre. The cast will be led by Aston Merrygold.
• The musical “Lizzie” will return to the Hope Mill theatre in Manchester from the 17th of October until the 11th of November. It is directed and choreographed by William Whelton with associate choreography by Yandass Ndlovu.
• “Mary Poppins” announced a new UK tour. It will star Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers and have choreography by Sir Matt Bourne and Stephen Mear. The show will open on the 4th of November at the Bristol Hippodrome.
• “Magic at the Musicals” will return to the Royal Albert Hall on the 22nd of September. Participating in the event so far are: “Hadestown”, “Mamma Mia”, “Six” & “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical”.
• “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat” is set to return for a new tour starring Donny Osmond. It will open at the Edinburgh Playhouse on the 3rd of December. The choreography is by JoAnn M Hunter.
• “Heathers” will return for a new UK tour opening in Windsor on the 24th of July. The choreographers will be Gary Lloyd and Christopher Parkinson.
• A new musical featuring the work of Steps will open at the Alexandra theatre in Birmingham from the 9th of June until the 24th of November. The choreography is by Matt Cole.
• A stage musical based on Prince’s film and album “Purple Rain” is in the works with producer Orin Wolf.
• “Kiss Me, Kate” will run at the Barbican theatre in London from the 4th of June until the 14th of September. It will star Adrian Dunbar and Stephanie J Block and be choreographed by Anthony Van Laast.
• “The Wizard of Oz” has confirmed the full cast for its tour of the UK and Ireland. The choreography is by Shay Barclay. The show will open in Liverpool on the 13th of December 2024.
• Nick Winston and Ryan Lee Seager will be directing and choreographing the world premiere of “Burlesque The Musical” – which has Christina Aguilera as an Executive Director. The show will open at the Manchester Opera House on the 13th of June 2024.
• “Mean Girls” is coming to the Savoy Theatre in June 2024.
• A touring musical version of “101 Dalmations” will open in Wimbledon on the 22nd of June 2024.
• “& Juliet” will embark on a UK tour from the 8th of July 2024. The choreographer is Jennifer Weber.
• “The Devil Wears Prada” has confirmed its West End run and UK premiere. It will be directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell and be cast by Jill Green. The show will open in Plymouth on the 9th of July 2024.
• “Starlight Express” is to return to London in the Summer of 2024. It will be choreographed by Ashley Nottingham.
• “Some Like It Hot” is coming to the West End in 2025. It will be directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.
• Full casting has been revealed for the first UK and Ireland tour of “Aladdin”. Gavin Adams will star with Desmonda Cathabel as Jasmine. Sarah Benbelaid is the Assistant Dance Captain. The show will open in Edinburgh in October.
• The 2024 Mighty Hoopla Big Weekender has announced its line up led by: Natalie Imbruglia, Cascada and Gabrielle.

Auditions & Vacancies

• Dollie Henry’s BOP have an audition for new company members on the 24th of May from 1.00 – 4.00 pm in London. The audition is by registration only. You can email: bopjazzuk@gmail
• Gaz Davis of ATA is looking for male dancers for the 17th & 18th of June. The audition is on the 21st of May by invitation only. You can contact Gaz on: info@artistictalentagency.com
• Aaron Dwyer is holding auditions for a Summer production of “Footloose” at the Dance Attic in London on the 19th of May. You can sign up on the company website.
• The Central School of Ballet is looking for a Classical Ballet Tutor for male students. You can apply via the company website.
• Cabaret Rouge is looking for dancers this Summer in St Tropez. Contact: cabaretrouge@live.co.uk
• ZooNation is looking for dancers for the period of October until December. Visit the website for details.
• Locked Creative is looking for a male gymnast / dancer for a feature movie filming in London. For more information, go to: info@lockedcreative.com
• Auditions for the Thursford Christmas Spectacular 2024 will be held at Pineapple Studios in London on the 17th & 18th of June.

Dance Classes

• Jenni Inglis, Ellie Fergusson & Chloe Ferns are teaching at the Edinburgh Dance Academy on the 30th & 31st of July. You can book at: hello@eda.scott
• Adrian Gas & Josh Wharmby have their “Phase – Industry Programme” in London on the 25th & 26th of May. For more details contact: http://www.joshwharmby.com/phase
• Gaz Davis offers “The Programme” in August – by invitation only. More more details email: theprogrambygaz@gmail.com
• Strictly choreographer Jenny Thomas has a Lindy Hop workshop on the 15th of June from 11.00 am – 6.00 pm at Ashton Park School in Bristol. For more information email: ollieandhelen.lindyhop@gmail.com
• Danielle Cato is doing a class on the 19th of May at the Northern Theatre Arts.
• Keisha Atwell has a Jazz class at the Dance Box Summer Intensive on the 28th of August. You can book at: http://www.thedancebox.co.uk
• Josie Lee has an Intensive Training day from 12.00 am – 5.00 pm at Base Studios in London on the 30th of May. You can DM Josie to book your place.
• The Leicester College of Performing Arts (LCPA) has a 3 day Summer Intensive from the 30th of July until the 1st of August from 10.00 am – 3.00 pm. See the college website for further details.
• Bethany Kingsley-Garner and Thomas Edwards of UK Young Dancer are holding a Classical & Theatre Workshop in Glasgow on the 16th of June.
• Amy Ireland has weekly classes on Fridays at 10.00 am at the Pineapple Dance Studios in London.
• The annual TGS Summer Intensive takes place this year on the 22nd – 26th of July from 10.00 am – 3.00 pm daily. The dance teachers are: Jacob McIntosh, Leighton Jay Halliday, Charlie Bruce & Jordi Guitart. Email: jordi1962@gmail.com to book your place.
• Nafisah Baba is teaching a Contemporary class at Pineapple studios on Mondays from 8.15 – 9.45 pm.
• Keith and Judy Clifton have a new beginners class on Thursdays at the Grimsby Town Hall from 7.30 – 8.30 pm. Contact: keith.clifton@icloud.com
• Ryan Jenkins has partnered up with Mandy Allen to produce the iD – Company Summer School from the 12th until the 16th of August. For more information contact: info@the-idcompany.com
• Lizzie McConachie has a commercial class on Mondays at Pineapple Studios from 7.30 – 8.30 pm.
• Aimee Casey has an Adult Ballet class at Flame Studios in Cardiff on Fridays from 6.30 – 7.30 pm.
• Lucy Jane Adcock has 2 weekly classes at the Base dance studios in London on Sundays at 11.30 am and on Wednesdays at 10.00 am.
• Christina Andrea has a Commercial Edge class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 2.30 – 4.00 pm.
• Beth Ackroyd is doing an Adult Ballet class at the Fresh Ground in Battersea on Thursdays from 11.00 am – 12.00 pm. You can contact Beth on: beth.lauren@live.com
• Veronika Wiktoria is starting a Street Jazz class every Monday at 5.30 pm at the Base dance studios with Ralitsa Chepisheva.
• Lil J is offering a sassy Commercial class at the Pineapple Dance Studios on Tuesdays at 4.15 pm. You can book on the Pineapple app.
• Dominique Marinho is teaching a Beginners Heels class on Tuesdays at Pineapple Studios from 3.45 – 4.45 pm.

Film & TV

• The trailer and cast has been revealed for the Lion King prequel “Mufaia” with new music by Lin-Manuel Miranda. The movie will be in cinemas on the 20th of December.
• The film version of “Waitress” will be released in UK cinemas on the 20th of June. The choreography is by Lorin Latarro.
• We spotted the following dancers in Episode 2 of “Doctor Who”: Alex Sturman, Emily Rutter, Jenny Wickham, Katie Webb, Myron Birch, Oliver Wheeler, Pia Driver and Sean Moon. The choreography was by Jack Murphy and Nicole Alphonce.
• We spotted Pfion Vince, Chihiro Kawasaki & Tia Hockey in the latest Bacardi commercial.

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Dianne Buswell reunites with Bobby Brazier for ‘special’ dance’.

 

Dianne Buswell and Bobby Brazier have reunited for a ‘special’ dance months after competing together on Strictly Come Dancing. The pair, who were contestants on the latest series of the BBC dance contest, appeared back together in a day that pro dancer Dianne described as ‘pure joy’.

Dianne and Bobby made it to the Strictly final alongside actor Layton Williams, who was paired with professional Nikita Kuzmin, and Coronation Street star Ellie Leach alongside her pro partner Vito Coppola. Despite their success on the show and support from fans, Dianne and Bobby were pipped to the post by Ellie and Vito.

Although they didn’t get to the lift the Glitterball trophy, the pair struck up a close friendship and have remained friends since leaving the show. Dianne and Bobby also danced together again during the live Strictly tour, which ended in February, alongside their fellow Strictly 2023 finalists and a number of their series co-stars.

After finishing life on the road together, the dance couple have now reunited once again with a wholesome visit to a care home. The EastEnders actor and professional dancer visited the home to speak to residents and show off their signature dance moves.

Sharing a video of their ‘special’ time with her 1 million followers on Instagram, Dianne wrote: “Today was just pure joy to see how happy they all were to have us really was special. And I got to have another little dance with the bobsta still didn’t quite get that lift tho did we [laughing face emoji]. Thanks for having us @bobbybrazier.”

In the video, Bobby could be seen twirling a woman around whilst Dianne danced with a beaming man. The pair then showed off their moves with the care home residents clapping and cheering them along, whilst Dianne said: “Show them your hips Bobby.”

Reacting to the sweet video, one fan @keleye76 commented: “This is just wonderful to see… Humanity at its finest. P.S. I lost my Mum in October and she never got to see how far you both got in Strictly, I’m sorry she missed that. She also loved that song ‘Green Door’ by Shakin Stevens so this made me smile even more.”

Bobby’s dad Jeff Brazier wrote: “A million [heart emoji]‘s YES,” as his wife Kate Brazier added: “My heart”. @strictly_jaljaz wrote: “The smiles on their faces, I adore this,” as @eddo_official said: “This is very special to my heart. After losing my gran I could see in the last times I saw her how much song would bring her happiness and joy right until the last time. Can imagine all these guys finding so much joy and happiness seeing you two dancing to such amazing songs. How very special xxxxx.”

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Sunset Boulevard has scooped seven wins at the Olivier Awards 2024.

Sunset Boulevard has scooped seven wins at the Olivier Awards 2024, with its stars Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis winning best actress and best actor in a musical for their respective performances.

The awards, presented in partnership with Mastercard, took place at the Royal Albert Hall on April 14, with Hannah Waddingham once more as master of ceremonies.

Sunset Boulevard picked up the most gongs of the evening, nabbing the prizes for categories including best director for Jamie Lloyd, best musical revival, best lighting for Jack Knowles and best sound design for Adam Fisher.

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Kinky Boots returns with new production starring Johannes Radebe.

Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe is to play Lola in a new production of musical Kinky Boots.

The show, with music by Cyndi Lauper and a book by Harvey Fierstein, will open at Curve in Leicester on January 17, 2025, before touring.

It will visit venues such as the New Victoria Theatre in Woking, the Palace Theatre in Manchester and the Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin. It is currently scheduled to run until July, ending at the New Theatre in Oxford.

It will be directed by Curve artistic director Nikolai Foster and will also star Dan Partridge as Charlie Price.

Cyndi Lauper said: “Kinky Boots is one of the things I’m proudest of in my career, and I’m so excited that audiences will get to see it again, in a new production. It’s like a happy pill – and we could all use some of that right now. I can’t think of a better time or place to relaunch this special show in its place of origin.”

Fierstein added: “An all new production is a thrilling event in the life of a well-loved show. And to have that rebirth occur in the place of its origin makes it all a billion times more exciting. I can’t wait to welcome Kinky Boots home.”

Curve chief executive Chris Stafford and artistic director Foster added that they were “beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to create a brand-new Kinky Boots at the Curve”, adding that it would be “returning the story to its native Midlands and manufacturing heartland of Leicester, where our theatre proudly stands today”.

“This is a story of British industrial heritage, told through Fierstein’s fiercely intelligent words, and Lauper’s explosive songs, in a truly joyful musical about overcoming adversity, celebrating individuality, the power of a good pair of heels and community spirit,” they added.

It has choreography by Leah Hill, set and costume design by Robert Jones, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, sound design by Adam Fisher and casting by Harry Blumenau.

Kinky Boots is produced by ROYO and Curve.

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Six the Musical extends West End run into 2025 and confirms post-show karaoke.

Award-winning musical Six has extended its current West End run into 2025 and has released details for a one-night-only post-show karaoke event.

The West End production is set to team up with its Broadway counterpart on 6 June 2024 to host a one-night-only post-show karaoke called “Six Karaoke (You Have A Voice).” The London host for the event will be cast member Hannah Lowther.

Fans will have the opportunity to perform their favourite song from the show on the Vaudeville Theatre stage (or the Lena Horne Theatre stage in New York). To enter, fans are invited to post a clip of themselves singing a number from Six to Instagram Reels/TikTok, tag the show @sixthemusical and use the hashtags #YouHaveAVoice and #SIXWestEndKaraoke.

The West End production will also hold two new sing-along performances on 12 January 2025 and 4 May 2025, in addition to the upcoming sing-alongs on 12 May 2024 and 25 August 2024.

Producer Kenny Wax commented: “We’re absolutely delighted to be extending our reign in London, providing audiences with even more opportunities to Get Down with our incredible queens and live band until May 2025. We’re also really pleased to be teaming up with our Broadway production in offering the microphone to some talented fans and giving them an opportunity to truly experience how it feels to be a West End star.”

Tickets for the West End production at the Vaudeville Theatre, now booking through to 4 May 2025, are on sale Here.

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General News & Sighting

• Attendance across Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s six West End theatres rose by 23% last year to 3.2 million people.
• The Ambassador Theatre Group, who oversee 64 venues across the UK, Germany and the USA, has announced a major rebrand. The company will now be known as ATG Entertainment. ATG sells nearly 18 million tickets a year.
• Strictly star Johannes Radebe is to play Lola in a new production of “Kinky Boots”.
• Dame Arlene Phillips and James Cousins won the Gillian Lynne Award for Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for their work on “Guys and Dolls”. Isabela Coracy won the Olivier for Outstanding Achievement in Dance for her role as Nina Simone in “Nina: By Whatever Means”.
• Max George and Maisie Smith will star in the UK tour of “War of the Worlds”.
• “Magic at the Musicals” has announced the four additional musicals joining its line up. They are: “Dear Evan Hanson”, ” Hairspray”, “Aladdin”, & “”The Lion King”. The concert will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on the 22nd of September.
• Leeds Playhouse and Opera North have revealed the full creative team and casting for their joint production of “My Fair Lady”. It will star Katie Bird and John Hopkins and have choreography by Lucy Hind and Llandyll Gove. The show will play from the 31st of May until the 29th of June.
• The casting has been set for “Gatsby” with Isaac Powell in the leading role. The show has choreography by Sonya Tayeh and opens at the Loeb Drama Centre in Cambridge on the 5th of June.
• Casting has been announced for the Menier Chocolate Factory’s production of “Jerry’s Girls”. It will star Lyn Paul and Julie Yammanee and have choreography by Matt Cole. The show will run from the 18th of May until the 29th of June.
• Casting has been confirmed for the musical “Marie Curie”. The cast will be led by Ailsa Davidson as Marie. The production will run at the Charing Cross theatre from the 1st of June until the 28th of July. It has choreography by Joanna Goodman.
• “Heathers the Musical” will return to Soho Place from the 22nd of May until the 6th of July before embarking on a UK tour. It has choreography by Gary Lloyd.
• The Dolly Parton musical “Here You Come Again” has announced its full cast and creative team. It will be choreographed by Lizzie Gee and Teenie MacLeod and run from the 11th of May until the 8th of June in Leeds before touring.
• Lead casting has been announced for the touring version of “101 Dalmations”. It will star Kym Marsh as Cruella. The tour will open in Wimbledon on the 22nd of June. The show has choreography by Lucy Hind.
• STOP PRESS – The nominations have just been announced for the 2024 National Dance Awards. The event will take place at the Coronet theatre on the 3rd of June.

Future Dance Events News

• “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” is set to embark on a world tour in 2025. The new production will launch in the UK while its West End staging will continue its run at the Piccadilly theatre.
• The current touring production of “The Wizard of Oz” will return to the West End on the 15th of August at the Gillian Lynne theatre. The cast will be led by Aston Merrygold.
• The musical “Lizzie” will return to the Hope Mill theatre in Manchester from the 17th of October until the 11th of November. It is directed and choreographed by William Whelton with associate choreography by Yandass Ndlovu.
• “Mary Poppins” announced a new UK tour. It will star Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers and have choreography by Sir Matt Bourne and Stephen Mear. The show will open on the 4th of November at the Bristol Hippodrome.
• “Magic at the Musicals” will return to the Royal Albert Hall on the 22nd of September. Participating in the event so far are: “Hadestown”, “Mamma Mia”, “Six” & “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical”.
• “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat” is set to return for a new tour starring Donny Osmond. It will open at the Edinburgh Playhouse on the 3rd of December. The choreography is by JoAnn M Hunter.
• “Heathers” will return for a new UK tour opening in Windsor on the 24th of July. The choreographers will be Gary Lloyd and Christopher Parkinson.
• A new musical featuring the work of Steps will open at the Alexandra theatre in Birmingham from the 9th until the 24th of November. The choreography is by Matt Cole.
• A stage musical based on Prince’s film and album “Purple Rain” is in the works with producer Orin Wolf.
• “Kiss Me, Kate” will run at the Barbican theatre in London from the 4th of June until the 14th of September. It will star Adrian Dunbar and Stephanie J Block and be choreographed by Anthony Van Laast.
• “The Wizard of Oz” has confirmed the full cast for its tour of the UK and Ireland. The choreography is by Shay Barclay. The show will open in Liverpool on the 13th of December 2024.
• Nick Winston and Ryan Lee Seager will be directing and choreographing the world premiere of “Burlesque The Musical” – which has Christina Aguilera as an Executive Director. The show will open at the Manchester Opera House on the 13th of June 2024.
• “Mean Girls” is coming to the Savoy Theatre in June 2024.
• A touring musical version of “101 Dalmations” will open in Wimbledon on the 22nd of June 2024.
• “& Juliet” will embark on a UK tour from the 8th of July 2024. The choreographer is Jennifer Weber.
• “The Devil Wears Prada” has confirmed its West End run and UK premiere. It will be directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell and be cast by Jill Green. The show will open in Plymouth on the 9th of July 2024.
• “Starlight Express” is to return to London in the Summer of 2024. It will be choreographed by Ashley Nottingham.
• “Some Like It Hot” is coming to the West End in 2025. It will be directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.
• Full casting has been revealed for the first UK and Ireland tour of “Aladdin”. Gavin Adams will star with Desmonda Cathabel as Jasmine. Sarah Benbelaid is the Assistant Dance Captain. The show will open in Edinburgh in October.
• The 2024 Mighty Hoopla Big Weekender has announced its line up led by: Natalie Imbruglia, Cascada and Gabrielle.

Auditions & Vacancies

• Mercurial Dance is looking for 3 dancers in Birmingham for Embody XR. The audition is on the 29th of April and you have to apply by the 19th of April at: producer@mercurialdance.co.uk
• Aaron Dwyer is holding auditions for a Summer production of “Footloose” at the Dance Attic in London on the 19th of May. You can sign up on the company website.
• The Central School of Ballet is looking for a Classical Ballet Tutor for male students. You can apply via the company website.
• Cabaret Rouge is looking for dancers this Summer in St Tropez. Contact: cabaretrouge@live.co.uk
• Sir Matt Bourne is auditioning dancers for his iconic “Swan Lake” on the 4th & 5th of May. You can get further details on the New Adventures website.
• ZooNation is looking for dancers for the period of October until December. Visit the website for details.
• Locked Creative is looking for a male gymnast / dancer for a feature movie filming in London. For more information, go to: info@lockedcreative.com
• Auditions for the Thursford Christmas Spectacular 2024 will be held at Pineapple Studios in London on the 17th & 18th of June.

Dance Classes

• Mica Bradbury, Soloist at the Royal Ballet, has a Swan Lake workshop on the 12th of May at the Royal Opera House. Contact Mica for more details on: micabeau@gmail.com
• Josie Lee has an Intensive Training day from 12.00 am – 5.00 pm at Base Studios in London on the 30th of May. You can DM Josie to book your place.
• Lucie Camelo has a Magic Mike style workshop on the 21st of April from 5.00 – 7.00 pm at the Castle Centre.
• The Leicester College of Performing Arts (LCPA) has a 3 day Summer Intensive from the 30th of July until the 1st of August from 10.00 am – 3.00 pm. See the college website for further details.
• Bethany Kingsley-Garner and Thomas Edwards of UK Young Dancer are holding a Classical & Theatre Workshop in Glasgow on the 16th of June.
• Dollie Henry MBE and the BOP have their Jazz Development Lab from the 19th of April at the Morley College near Waterloo. Contact BOP for more details.
• Sophie Allnatt, dancer with the Royal Ballet, is doing a Ballet Workshop on the 5th of May at Thorpe Hall School in Essex. Contact Sophie for more details on: sophie.allnatt@hotmail.co.uk
• Amy Ireland has weekly classes on Fridays at 10.00 am at the Pineapple Dance Studios in London.
• The annual TGS Summer Intensive takes place this year on the 22nd – 26th of July from 10.00 am – 3.00 pm daily. The dance teachers are: Jacob McIntosh, Leighton Jay Halliday, Charlie Bruce & Jordi Guitart. Email: jordi1962@gmail.com to book your place.
• Nafisah Baba is teaching a Contemporary class at Pineapple studios on Mondays from 8.15 – 9.45 pm.
• Keith and Judy Clifton have a new beginners class on Thursdays at the Grimsby Town Hall from 7.30 – 8.30 pm. Contact: keith.clifton@icloud.com
• Ryan Jenkins has partnered up with Mandy Allen to produce the iD – Company Summer School from the 12th until the 16th of August. For more information contact: info@the-idcompany.com
• Lizzie McConachie has a commercial class on Mondays at Pineapple Studios from 7.30 – 8.30 pm.
• Aimee Casey has an Adult Ballet class at Flame Studios in Cardiff on Fridays from 6.30 – 7.30 pm.
• Lucy Jane Adcock has 2 weekly classes at the Base dance studios in London on Sundays at 11.30 am and on Wednesdays at 10.00 am.
• Christina Andrea has a Commercial Edge class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 2.30 – 4.00 pm.
• Beth Ackroyd is doing an Adult Ballet class at the Fresh Ground in Battersea on Thursdays from 11.00 am – 12.00 pm. You can contact Beth on: beth.lauren@live.com
• Veronika Wiktoria is starting a Street Jazz class every Monday at 5.30 pm at the Base dance studios with Ralitsa Chepisheva.
• Lil J is offering a sassy Commercial class at the Pineapple Dance Studios on Tuesdays at 4.15 pm. You can book on the Pineapple app.
• Dominique Marinho is teaching a Beginners Heels class on Tuesdays at Pineapple Studios from 3.45 – 4.45 pm.

Film & TV

• There will be a movie of the West End musical “Kiss of the Spider Woman” starring Jennifer Lopez.
• The new British musical “The Little Big Things” will be streamed globally by the National Theatre at Home service from the 9th of July. The show is choreographed by Mark Smith.
• We spotted Kane Horn and Ben Hukin on Dua Lipa’s new video for her song “Illusion”. It was choreographed by Charm La’ Donna, Sharon June & Sammi Lee Jayne. The contract was with AMCK.
• We spotted Oluwatosin in the new Depeche Mode video for “People are good”.
• We spotted Autumn Miller on stage with J Balvin at Coachella.

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Strictly dancer Giovanni Pernice defends himself over controversy.

 

Giovanni Pernice has vowed to stay on Strictly Come Dancing amid backlash from ex dance partners who held a ‘summit’ to discuss his behaviour. The Italian dance pro has been embroiled in crisis as a trio of celebrity women have reportedly ‘shed tears’ and discussed the possibility of ‘formally’ complaining to the BBC about his interactions with them.
However, the 33-year-old dancer has remained defiant, telling the Radio Times last week that he’s not quitting the BBC show.

When asked, alongside Strictly judge Anton Du Beke, if they would quit the ballroom series, he said: ‘Why would we do that? We love our jobs. It’s one of the best shows on television and we get to do our own shows, too.’

Pernice had been partnered with Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington, 52, last year before she sensationally quit the series five weeks later for ‘personal reasons’. She later claimed that she had been ‘suffering from PTSD’ after her time on the show and made a complaint to the BBC , which she has since withdrawn.

She recently held an ‘emotional summit’ with Pernice’s former partners Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore where they ‘compared notes’ about their time being paired up with him.
Abbington was also considering instructing an experienced lawyer to help her prepare a legal letter to the BBC to aid her obtaining the rehearsal footage, the paper claimed.

‘There is every possibility all three could take it further and formally complain to the BBC, but for now they’re comforting each other,’ a source told the publication.
‘Only a handful of people will understand what it’s like to be trained by Giovanni and in the industry he is regarded as a “perfectionist”.

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Taylor Swift joins world’s richest on billionaire list.

Taylor Swift has joined Elon Musk as ranking among the world’s wealthiest people, according to a new rich list.
The American pop star entered the Forbes World’s Billionaires List for the first time with $1.1bn (£877m)

Singer-songwriter Swift entered the rich list after achieving megastar status. She stole the show at this year’s Grammy Awards, becoming the first performer to win the prize for album of the year four times.
Her album 1989 (Taylor’s Version) was also the best-selling vinyl LP of last year.

Swift’s success is not just confined to the world of music. Her mere presence at American football games to watch her boyfriend Travis Kelce has been credited with raising NFL viewing figures.

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ITV show ‘axed’ after failing to compete with BBC Strictly Come Dancing.

ITV bosses have reportedly made the decision to axed The Masked Dancer as it failed to compete with BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing and will now only continue with The Masked Singer.

After just two series, despite a “reset” the show, which inspired The Masked Singer, will no longer be aired after first launching in 2021. However, The Masked Singer, which has panelists including Davina McCaall, Mo Gilligan, Jonathan Ross and Rita Ora, will continue, as it has proved a complete success.

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Stranger Things: The First Shadow extends West End run.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Phoenix Theatre has extended its run through to the end of the year.

Unlike the ’80s-inspired TV series, the stage prequel is set in 1959 with characters including a young Jim Hopper, Joyce Maldonado, Bob Newby and Henry Creel (played respectively by Harbour, Winona Ryder, Sean Astin and Jamie Campbell Bower on screen).

Featuring an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Kate Trefry, Stranger Things: The First Shadow is penned by Trefry and directed by Stephen Daldry, with co-direction by Justin Martin. It has received rave reviews across the board, including from WhatsOnStage, being described as a “major visual spectacle”

The West End cast includes Shane Attwooll as Chief Hopper, Kemi Awoderu as Sue Anderson, Chase Brown as Lonnie Byers, Christopher Buckley as Bob Newby, Ammar Duffus as Charles Sinclair, Gilles Geary as Ted Wheeler, Florence Guy as Karen Childress, Max Harwood as Alan Munson, Michael Jibson as Victor Creel, Oscar Lloyd as James Hopper Jr, Louis McCartney as Henry Creel, Isabella Pappas as Joyce Maldonado, Matthew Pidgeon as Principal Newby, Calum Ross as Walter Henderson, Maisie Norma Seaton as Claudia Yount, Patrick Vaill as Dr Brenner, Ella Karuna Williams as Patty Newby and Alex Young as Virginia Creel.

McCartney was nominated for his professional debut turn as Creel at the WhatsOnStage Awards, with the production being shortlisted in a total of eight categories. It ultimately won Best New Play, while the show was recently nominated for five Olivier Awards.

Completing the company are Anika Boyle, Lily Crawford, Faith Delaney and Imogen Turner (alternating the role of Alice Creel); with Tricia Adele-Turner, Lauren Arney, Samuel Baxter, Reya-Nyomi Brown, Patricia Castro, Lydia Fraser, Isaac Gryn, Mark Hammersley, Benjamin Lafayette, Tom Peters, Kingdom Sibanda, Tiana Simone, Danny Sykes and Meesha Turner.

The production features scenic design by Miriam Buether, costume design by Brigitte Reiffenstuel, lighting design by Jon Clark, sound design by Paul Arditti, illusions design and visual effects by Jamie Harrison and Chris Fisher, video design and visual effects by 59 Productions, original music and arrangements by D J Walde, choreography by Coral Messam, movement direction by Lynne Page, and wigs, hair and make-up design by Campbell Young Associates. The technical director is Gary Beestone for Gary Beestone Associates, props supervision is by Mary Halliday, dialect coaching by William Conacher, fight direction by Kev McCurdy, casting by Jessica Ronane Casting CDG with additional casting by Charlotte Sutton CDG, and international casting consultancy by Jim Carnahan.

Tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow are on sale, with booking dates through to 15 December.

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SuperYou musical to play Leicester Curve.

The Curve theatre in Leicester has announced a new season of shows, including new musical SuperYou. Lourds Lane’s much talked-about show will be presented in Leicester from 22 October to 9 November 2024. The show has a book, music and lyrics by Lourds Lane.

SuperYou had been set to open off-Broadway in 2020 but Covid struck.

Instead, the show had its world premiere in Milwaukee at the Skylight Music Theatre in 2023, and a sold-out concert performance took place at the Lyric Theatre in London in November 2023, starring Lucie Jones (Wicked/Waitress/Les Miserables/X-Factor) as Katie, the show’s writer, composer Lourds Lane as Rise, Luke Brady (The Prince of Egypt) as Jay, Jenny O’Leary (Heathers) as Ima-Mazing, Sharon Ballard (Mother Goose) as Blast, Joni Ayton-Kent (Carousel) as Seven, Aaliyah Monk (School of Rock West End) as Young Katie, Jonty Peach (Romeo) as Matty, Maddy Brennan (My Fair Lady, Cabaret, Oklahoma!) as Mom, and Will Bozier (Wicked, Moulin Rouge!) as Mi-Roar.

SuperYou is about the transformative journey of a comic book artist who discovers self-love and her own voice as her superheroine creations spring to life. The musical’s score incorporates a wide range of musical styles, including rock, pop, hip hop, swing, blues, gospel, country, and soulful power ballads.

It’s unclear if the Curve is the first date of a tour for SuperYou or a stand-alone production. The show’s UK website still references a West End run in 2024.

Casting and creatives for SuperYou are yet to be announced.

Other shows announced for the Curve’s season include four Made at Curve original production: a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice (13 – 15 June 2024), adapted and directed by Cara Nolan; new community production Fantastic Foxes (26 July – 3 August 2024), inspired by the story of Leicester City Football Club, written by Rob Ward; a new production of Katori Hall’s multi-award winning play The Mountaintop (21 September – 5 October 2024), directed by Nathan Powell; and Christmas show Pirates Love Underpants (2 December 2024 – 5 January 2025), a brand new musical based on Claire Freedman and Ben Cort’s picture book adapted by Brad Fitt, also directed by Cara Nolan.

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Chancellor makes Theatre Tax Relief permanent in Budget.

Jeremy Hunt has announced a permanent rate for Theatre Tax Relief, after industry bosses warned a reduction to the scheme would prove a huge blow to the sector.
The chancellor has announced a rate of 45% for touring productions and 40% for non-touring shows, in what was likely the final Budget before the general election.

Hunt’s commitment does not match the exact level of what TTR had grown to – 50% for touring and 45% for non-touring productions – but will be considered a boost for the sector. The rate had been planned to taper from April 2025 (to 35% and 30% respectively) with a return to the pre-pandemic rate (25%/20%) in 2026.

Fears the rate would return to pre-pandemic levels of between 20-25% had prompted a 20% reduction in the productions planned for the next financial year, and a 17% drop in the number of playing weeks, Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre had found.

Surveyed SOLT and UK Theatre members had said the elevated rate, which was introduced in 2021 as a lockdown-era measure, had in the last financial year saved them a total value of £85,686,881 in relief claimed.

Hunt said: “In recognition of the creative and cultural sectors, Theatre Tax Relief has been made permanent. This is a wonderful lifeline for theatres, orchestras and performing arts organisations across the country.”

Producer Kenny Wax had previously warned that a “loss of the higher rate of tax would be a massive blow”.

Hunt also pledged £26 million to the National Theatre for a “major upgrade” to its stages, as he called his plans to continue higher rates for TTR “a lifeline for performing arts across the country”.

Meanwhile, Theatr Clwyd in north Wales said it was “grateful” to receive £1.6 million towards its major building redevelopment, which is currently earmarked to cost a total of more than £45 million. It vowed to put the funding to good use, by creating a “green, sustainable, world-class home for our communities, theatre-makers and future generations”.

Hunt called his plans a “Budget for long-term growth”, despite the country facing “the most challenging economic headwinds in modern history”.

In his speech, Hunt said the UK had become Europe’s largest film and TV production area, with studio space doubling in the last three years. He pledged to provide 40% relief on growth business rates to studios in the UK.

He committed £15 million to new funding for cultural projects through the West Midlands Combined Authority.

In a statement published the day prior to the budget, chief executive of advocacy group Creative UK Caroline Norbury said that in 2022 the gross value added of the creative industries had grown by more than 15% to £125 billion. “The Chancellor himself calls us a growth engine. Despite all this, we are undercapitalised. And that needs to change,” she added.

But lobbying conducted by the sector has been successful, with SOLT and UK Theatre saying they were “delighted with the chancellor’s announcement of a new permanent rate of Theatre Tax Relief. This is fantastic news for the theatre sector”.

Other changes announced in the Budget included a predicted 2p cut to National Insurance – a standout move estimated to cost approximately £10 billion – and yet another extended freeze on fuel duty.

However, despite campaigning backed by arts figures like Andrew Lloyd Webber and venues such as Shakespeare’s Globe, the chancellor did not reinstate tax-free shopping for tourists – something he had suggested he may “look again” at in his Autumn Statement.
The decision to leave tourist tax unchanged leaves Britain the only country in Europe to tax tourists for shopping; a situation which some argue lessens tourist spending in other areas, such as hospitality, transport, live entertainment, and the arts.

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General News & Sighting

• UK Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has advised slashing funding for performing and creative arts courses at University. She instead outlined plans to increase funds for “strategically important” subjects. (The Stage)
• “International Draft Works”, the Royal Ballet’s programme celebrating fledgling choreographic talent, returns to the Royal Opera House from the 10th to the 13th of April.
• Edinburgh Festival Fringe has announced 1647 shows this year, suggesting the event will be the biggest ever.
• Bird College Principle Luis De Abreu and Chief Executive Shirley Coen are to retire.
• “Breakin’ Convention” returns to Sadler’s Wells on the 4th & 5th of May with some of the world’s best hip-hop acts.
• Beatrice Parma has been promoted to Principle dancer at the Birmingham Royal Ballet.
• “Burn The Floor” announced the cast for its tour of Australia. It will star Lily Cornish, Robbie Kmetoni and Jemma Armstrong.
• “Oklahoma” will return to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on the 19th and 20th of August starring Zizi Strallen and Phil Dunster. The concert is being directed and choreographed by Bill Deamer.
• Initial casting has been confirmed for the upcoming London return of “Starlight Express”. The Dance Captain is Kelly Downing and the show has choreography by Ashley Nottingham. It opens on the 8th of June at the Troubadour Wembley Park theatre.
• Casting has been set for “Babies”, with Ashley Goh, Bradley Riches and Grace Towning in the lead roles. The show will premiere at The Other Palace on the 31st of May. It has choreography by Alexzandra Sarmiento.
• The Dolly Parton musical “Here You Come Again” announces lead casting and more dates. The show will star Steven Webb and open on the 11th of May in Leeds.
• “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” has announced its cast with Kirsty Findlay in the titular role. The musical will run at the Pitlochry Festival theatre from the 7th of June until the 28th of September. The choreography is by Sundeep Saini.
• The full cast has been announced for “Hello Dolly”. The show will play at the London Palladium and has choreography by Bill Deamer.
• Casting has been confirmed for the revival of “Rent” playing at the Peterborough New Theatre from the 20th of June. The choreography is by Lucie Pankhurst.
• The “Fangirls” musical has announced the lead casting for its UK premiere. It will star Jasmine Elcock, Miracle Chance and Mary Malone. The choreography is by Ebony Williams and Alexzandra Sarmiento. The show will open on the 13th of July at the Lyric theatre in Hammersmith.
• Casting has been revealed for “Mean Girls”. It will star Charlie Burn, Georgina Castle, Elena Gyasi, Grace Mouat, Elena Skye and Tom Xander. The show will open on the 5th of June at the Savoy theatre in London.
• Casting has been announced for the revival of “Footloose”. The show will open at the Pitlochry Festival theatre on the 31st of May. The choreography is by Kally Lloyd-Jones.
• According to Broadway.com, the “Black Swan” musical has begun casting for a workshop that will take place in New York in July. The show will be directed and choreographed by Sonya Tayeh.

Future Dance Events News

• The current touring production of “The Wizard of Oz” will return to the West End on the 15th of August at the Gillian Lynne theatre. The cast will be led by Aston Merrygold.
• The musical “Lizzie” will return to the Hope Mill theatre in Manchester from the 17th of October until the 11th of November. It is directed and choreographed by William Whelton with associate choreography by Yandass Ndlovu.
• “Mary Poppins” announced a new UK tour. It will star Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers and have choreography by Sir Matt Bourne and Stephen Mear. The show will open on the 4th of November at the Bristol Hippodrome.
• “Magic at the Musicals” will return to the Royal Albert Hall on the 22nd of September. Participating in the event so far are: “Hadestown”, “Mamma Mia”, “Six” & “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical”.
• “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat” is set to return for a new tour starring Donny Osmond. It will open at the Edinburgh Playhouse on the 3rd of December. The choreography is by JoAnn M Hunter.
• “Heathers” will return for a new UK tour opening in Windsor on the 24th of July. The choreographers will be Gary Lloyd and Christopher Parkinson.
• A new musical featuring the work of Steps will open at the Alexandra theatre in Birmingham from the 9th until the 24th of November. The choreography is by Matt Cole.
• A stage musical based on Prince’s film and album “Purple Rain” is in the works with producer Orin Wolf.
• “Kiss Me, Kate” will run at the Barbican theatre in London from the 4th of June until the 14th of September. It will star Adrian Dunbar and Stephanie J Block and be choreographed by Anthony Van Laast.
• Luba and Vito from Strictly headline a Charity Dance Show at Dudley Town Hall on the 9th of April at 7.30 pm. You can get tickets at: mpvtickets.com
• The European premiere of “Your Lie in April” will take place at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on the 8th & 9th of April 2024. It will be directed and choreographed by Nick Winston. The casting director is Harry Blumenau.
• “The Wizard of Oz” has confirmed the full cast for its tour of the UK and Ireland. The choreography is by Shay Barclay. The show will open in Liverpool on the 13th of December 2024.
• Nick Winston and Ryan Lee Seager will be directing and choreographing the world premiere of “Burlesque The Musical” – which has Christina Aguilera as an Executive Director. The show will open at the Manchester Opera House on the 13th of June 2024.
• “Mean Girls” is coming to the Savoy Theatre in June 2024.
• A touring musical version of “101 Dalmations” will open in Wimbledon on the 22nd of June 2024.
• “& Juliet” will embark on a UK tour from the 8th of July 2024. The choreographer is Jennifer Weber.
• “The Devil Wears Prada” has confirmed its West End run and UK premiere. It will be directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell and be cast by Jill Green. The show will open in Plymouth on the 9th of July 2024.
• “Starlight Express” is to return to London in the Summer of 2024. It will be choreographed by Ashley Nottingham.
• “Some Like It Hot” is coming to the West End in 2025. It will be directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.
• Full casting has been revealed for the first UK and Ireland tour of “Aladdin”. Gavin Adams will star with Desmonda Cathabel as Jasmine. Sarah Benbelaid is the Assistant Dance Captain. The show will open in Edinburgh in October.
• The 2024 Mighty Hoopla Big Weekender has announced its line up led by: Natalie Imbruglia, Cascada and Gabrielle.
• “Shucked” will open in the West End in 2024. The choreographer is Sarah O’Gleby.
• The lead cast has been unveiled for “We Will Rock You” opening in the West End. It will star Lee Mead and Brenda Edwards.
• “Jesus Christ Superstar” will tour the UK in 2023/4 opening in Manchester this September. The choreography is by Drew McOnie.

Auditions & Vacancies

• Vanessa Maria Mirza is looking for a male dancer to research a new work in London. The deadline for applications is the 14th of April. For more information: http://www.vanessamariamirza.in
• The English National Ballet is looking for a Dance Repetiteur in London. The deadline is the 10th of April. There is an online application on the website.
• Cabaret Rouge is looking for dancers this Summer in St Tropez. Contact: cabaretrouge@live.co.uk
• Sir Matt Bourne is auditioning dancers for his iconic “Swan Lake” on the 4th & 5th of May. You can get further details on the New Adventures website.
• Candoco Dance Company has auditions on the 18th & 19th of April. The deadline to apply is the 4th of March. Contact: jobs@candoco.co.uk
• ZooNation is looking for dancers for the period of October until December. Visit the website for details.
• Locked Creative is looking for a male gymnast / dancer for a feature movie filming in London. For more information, go to: info@lockedcreative.com
• Auditions for the Thursford Christmas Spectacular 2024 will be held at Pineapple Studios in London on the 17th & 18th of June.

Dance Classes

• Christina Andrea has her X Icon Intensive on the 15th & 16th of April at the Manor studios in London. Dm Christina for the booking link.
• Sophie Allnatt, dancer with the Royal Ballet, is doing a Ballet Workshop on the 5th of May at Thorpe Hall School in Essex. Contact Sophie for more details on: sophie.allnatt@hotmail.co.uk
• Amy Ireland is doing a Tap class for Intermediates / Advanced level on the 24th of March at 2.00 pm at the Manor studio in London.
• Tracey Illife is doing a Parisian Showgirl Technique class on the 18th of April at the Pineapple studios from 11.30 am – 1.00 pm.
• Mica Bradbury, Soloist with the Royal Ballet, will be teaching an audition style ballet class alongside a hair and make-up class by Royal Opera House artist Jane Gage. The event will take place at the Royal Opera House on the 14th of April. For more information contact Mica at: micabeau@gmail.com
• Amy Ireland has weekly classes on Fridays at 10.00 am at the Pineapple Dance Studios in London.
• Gabriella Marchant is teaching a Musical Theatre workshop on the 10th of April from 12.00 am – 2.00 pm at the i Star Academy. You can book on the website: iSTAR Academy
• The annual TGS Summer Intensive takes place this year on the 22nd – 26th of July from 10.00 am – 3.00 pm daily. The dance teachers are: Jacob McIntosh, Leighton Jay Halliday, Charlie Bruce & Jordi Guitart. Email: jordi1962@gmail.com to book your place.
• Nafisah Baba is teaching a Contemporary class at Pineapple studios on Mondays from 8.15 – 9.45 pm.
• Keith and Judy Clifton have a new beginners class on Thursdays at the Grimsby Town Hall from 7.30 – 8.30 pm. Contact: keith.clifton@icloud.com
• Ryan Jenkins has partnered up with Mandy Allen to produce the iD – Company Summer School from the 12th until the 16th of August. For more information contact: info@the-idcompany.com
• Lizzie McConachie has a commercial class on Mondays at Pineapple Studios from 7.30 – 8.30 pm.
• Aimee Casey has an Adult Ballet class at Flame Studios in Cardiff on Fridays from 6.30 – 7.30 pm.
• Lucy Jane Adcock has 2 weekly classes at the Base dance studios in London on Sundays at 11.30 am and on Wednesdays at 10.00 am.
• Christina Andrea has a Commercial Edge class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 2.30 – 4.00 pm.
• Beth Ackroyd is doing an Adult Ballet class at the Fresh Ground in Battersea on Thursdays from 11.00 am – 12.00 pm. You can contact Beth on: beth.lauren@live.com
• Veronika Wiktoria is starting a Street Jazz class every Monday at 5.30 pm at the Base dance studios with Ralitsa Chepisheva.
• Lil J is offering a sassy Commercial class at the Pineapple Dance Studios on Tuesdays at 4.15 pm. You can book on the Pineapple app.
• Dominique Marinho is teaching a Beginners Heels class on Tuesdays at Pineapple Studios from 3.45 – 4.45 pm.

Film & TV

• We spotted Keisha Atwell in the new Boot’s “Spring Mission” adverts.
• We spotted Naomi Weijand, Oluwatosin, Will West & Faye Stoeser in the new Verizon advert.
• We spotted Abi Bulman & Kirstie Shears performing at the O2 Arena with Hukum.
• We spotted Chichi Ogbu in the latest advert for Uberliss.

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MOVE IT 2024: The Worlds Biggest Dance Event.

 

MOVE IT the world’s biggest and best dance event is back at ExCeL London from 15-17 March 2024. MOVE IT celebrates all forms of dance and the performing arts across three amazing days. No matter what level you are, MOVE IT has something for every dancer, teacher, spectator, and professional, at this electric celebration of all things dance and performing arts!

Running From The 15th – 17th March 2024

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Heathers the Musical announces tour dates.

Heathers the Musical will return for a new tour – and dates have now been confirmed.

The Award-winning musical features a book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, and is based on the 1989 cult film of the same name, starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater.

The production is directed by Andy Fickman, with choreography by Gary Lloyd, designs by David Shields, lighting by Ben Cracknell and sound by Dan Samson. The assistant choreographer is Christopher Parkinson.

It previously ran at The Other Palace and in the West End in 2018 and 2021. The show then ran from 2021 to 2023 back at The Other Palace, with two tours also taking place.

It will open at Theatre Royal Windsor on 24 July 2024, before visiting Bath (from 30 July), Portsmouth (from 6 August), Cardiff (from 13 August), Newcastle (from 3 September), Milton Keynes (from 10 September), Chester (from 17 September), Sheffield (from 1 October), Stockton (from 15 October) and Torquay (from 5 November) with further dates to be revealed. Tickets go on sale from early March.

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Full cast announced for Spirited Away at the London Coliseum.

Full casting has been announced for the stage version of Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away, which is heading to London this spring.

Presented by TOHO Co Ltd and co-produced by PW Productions in the original Japanese (with English captions), Spirited Away is based on the Oscar-winning animated film by Hayao Miyazaki. It is adapted for the stage by John Caird, co-adapted by Maoko Imai, and features the original score by Joe Hisaishi.

Returning from the original Japanese production are Kanna Hashimoto and Mone Kamishiraishi as Chihiro, Kotaro Daigo and Hiroki Miura as Haku, Fu Hinami as Lin and Chihiro’s mother, Tomorowo Taguchi and Satoshi Hashimoto as Kamaji, Mari Natsuki and Romi Park as Yubaba and Zeniba, Kenya Osumi as Aniyaku and Chihiro’s father, Sunao Yoshimura as Chichiyaku, Obata no Oniisan as Aogaeru, Yuya Igarashi as Kashira and Mayu Musha as Bo.

Mari Natsuki returns to the role of Yubaba in this stage production, having voiced the role in Studio Ghibli’s 2001 Oscar-winning film.

Joining the company for the London production are Rina Kawaei and Momoko Fukuchi as Chihiro, Atsuki Mashiko as Haku, Hikaru Yamano as Kaonashi or ‘No-Face’, Yuki Hana and Rion Misaki as Lin and Chihiro’s mother, Tomu Miyazaki as Kamaji, Hitomi Harukaze as Yubaba and Zeniba, Toshihiko Ito as Chichiyaku and Seiya Motoki as Aogaeru.

Completing the company are Miyu Ayahashi, Kaito Arai, Yoko Ose, Wataru Oshige, Motoko Orii, Akino Konno, Ryo Sawamura, Mayu Suetomi, Rico Takahashi, Hayato Takehiro, Saya Chinen, Hanano Teshirogi, Ayame Nakagami, Yuuki Nishinomiya, Rei Hanashima, Yoshiki Fujioka, Norihide Mantani, Eiji Mizuno, Miffy, Maki Morita, Yuna Yasuno, Yamato, Kazuma Kimura, Annakanako Mohri, Marina Mori and Toshiki Hirose.

Spirited Away tells the story of Chihiro as she travels to a new home with her family and stumbles into a fantasy world of spirits ruled over by the sorceress Yubaba. When her parents are transformed into pigs, Chihiro must find a way to free them and escape back to the real world.

Musical supervision, orchestrations and arrangements are by Brad Haak, with associate music supervision, orchestrations and ableton programming by Conor Keelan. The creative team also includes set designer Jon Bausor, puppet designer Toby Olié, choreographer Shigehiro Ide, costume designer Sachiko Nakahara, lighting designer Jiro Katsushiba, sound designer Koichi Yamamoto, hair and make-up designer Hiroaki Miyauchi, projection designer Satoshi Kuriyama, stage manager Takashi Hojo, assistant to the director Maoko Imai, associate director Makoto Nagai, co-producer Iain Gillie and producer Haruka Ogi.

The production has recently added five additional weeks to its original 12-week season, and will begin on 30 April, with dates through to 24 August 2024.

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Strictly’s Amy Dowden lands major ITV role as she eyes return to BBC show after cancer battle.

Amy Dowden is celebrating after landing a new TV hosting job, while remaining determined to make a return to Strictly Come Dancing.

Popular pro dancer Amy was met with an outpouring of support last year, when she revealed she battling breast cancer, before then being given the devastating blow that it had spread, as she vowed to fight it all the way and began extensive treatment. To Strictly fans’ delight, Amy made several appearances in the most recent series of the hit BBC show, being a guest announcer in one live show, before starring in a professional group number in the final, as social media went wild for her.

And it’s now ITV viewers who’ll be seeing more of Amy, as she has joined the presenting team on Lorraine. Speaking of her excitement over her new role, Amy said: “’m joining the Lorraine family! Thank you so much for this opportunity. What a difference just a couple of months makes.”

Amy also gave an update on her cancer battle, telling Lorraine that fears the disease had spread to her bones had been ruled out,. as she explained: “I’ll need to go back to the chemo ward once a month for an injection. It’s a brutal injection. I’ve got a hormone-fed cancer, so if that keeps my hormones at bay and stops feeding it, then it’s worthwhile.

“I’ve got another shot of life. I’m so grateful and happy and I wake up every day and say ‘thank you’ because not everyone gets to do it”
On the subject of returning to Strictly as a pro, Amy then added: “.I would love to return, to be back with my Strictly family. It’s what makes my dancing heart happy, so that’s the goal. Obviously we don’t know yet who’s back, but that is the dream.

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General News & Sighting

• In the Budget, Jeremy Hunt announced a permanent rate for Theatre Tax Relief after theatre owners warned that a reduction to the scheme would damage the sector. The rate will be 45% for touring shows and 40% for non-touring productions.
• Nottingham City Council has approved a 100% cut to its arts budget.
• Professional dancers are risking physical exhaustion and injury by returning to work within 6 months of giving birth, a study from Parents and Carers in Performing Arts has found. (The Stage)
• IMBD has finally recognised “Choreographer” as a primary profession. You can now replace “Additional Crew” with “Choreographer” on your individual profile page.
• The Olivier Awards announced the nominations for its 2024 awards. The nominations for the Gillian Lynne award for Best Choreographer are: Fabian Aloise (Sunset Boulevard), Kane Ellen & Hannes Langolf (Dear England), Arlene Phillips & James Cousins (Guys & Dolls), Mark Smith (The Little Big Things) & Susan Stroman (Crazy For You).
• Nicola Benedetti has unveiled the 2024 Edinburgh International Festival programme, which will feature Crystal Pite’s Kidd Pivot dance company, a world premiere directed by Vicky Featherstone and a new production of “Oedipus Rex”.
• Sadler’s Wells has announced 7 new Associate Artists: Jules Cunningham, Dan Daw, Oona Doherty, Michelle Dorrance, Seeta Patel, Alesandre Seutin & Botis Seva.
• Drew McOnie announced that he will co-produce “The Artist” with the Theatre Royal Plymouth. Drew will direct and be the choreographer with Ebony Molina.It will star Rachel Muldoon and Tyler Lotzof and open in Plymouth on the 11th of May.
• The casting and dates have been revealed for the UK tour of “Hairspray The Musical”. It will star Joanne Clifton and open in Manchester on the 16th of July. The choreography is by Drew McOnie.
• “Marie Curie” will premiere at the Charing Cross theatre in London on the 1st of June. It has choreography by Joanna Goodwin.
• The UK tour of “& Juliet” announced its first 3 stars: Geraldine Sacdalen, Sandra Marvin & Lara Denning. The show will open in Manchester on the 8th of July. The choreography is by Jennifer Weber.
• Casting has been set for the workshop development of a new “Wuthering Heights” musical. It will be directed by Racky Plews anh have choreography by Jared Hageman.
• “Now That’s What I Call A Musical” announced its cast and creative team. It will be directed by Craig Revel Horwood with Aaron Renfree as Associate Choreographer. The show will open on the 6th of September at Aylesbury’s Waterside Theatre before embarking on a UK tour.
• Dan Wagoner, American dancer and choreographer who was a former Artistic Director of the London Contemporary Dance theatre, has passed away aged 91.

Future Dance Events News

• “Mary Poppins” announced a new UK tour. It will star Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers and have choreography by Sir Matt Bourne and Stephen Mear. The show will open on the 4th of November at the Bristol Hippodrome.
• “Magic at the Musicals” will return to the Royal Albert Hall on the 22nd of September. Participating in the event so far are: “Hadestown”, “Mamma Mia”, “Six” & “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical”.
• “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat” is set to return for a new tour starring Donny Osmond. It will open at the Edinburgh Playhouse on the 3rd of December. The choreography is by JoAnn M Hunter.
• “Heathers” will return for a new UK tour opening in Windsor on the 24th of July. The choreographers will be Gary Lloyd and Christopher Parkinson.
• A new musical featuring the work of Steps will open at the Alexandra theatre in Birmingham from the 9th until the 24th of November. The choreography is by Matt Cole.
• A stage musical based on Prince’s film and album “Purple Rain” is in the works with producer Orin Wolf.
• “Kiss Me, Kate” will run at the Barbican theatre in London from the 4th of June until the 14th of September. It will star Adrian Dunbar and Stephanie J Block and be choreographed by Anthony Van Laast.
• Luba and Vito from Strictly headline a Charity Dance Show at Dudley Town Hall on the 9th of April at 7.30 pm. You can get tickets at: mpvtickets.com
• The European premiere of “Your Lie in April” will take place at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on the 8th & 9th of April 2024. It will be directed and choreographed by Nick Winston. The casting director is Harry Blumenau.
• Nick Winston will be directing the world premiere of the new musical “Wild About You” at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on the 25th & 26th of March 2024. It will star Eric McCormack.
• “The Wizard of Oz” has confirmed the full cast for its tour of the UK and Ireland. The choreography is by Shay Barclay. The show will open in Liverpool on the 13th of December 2024.
• Nick Winston and Ryan Lee Seager will be directing and choreographing the world premiere of “Burlesque The Musical” – which has Christina Aguilera as an Executive Director. The show will open at the Manchester Opera House on the 13th of June 2024.
• “Mean Girls” is coming to the Savoy Theatre in June 2024.
• A touring musical version of “101 Dalmations” will open in Wimbledon on the 22nd of June 2024.
• “& Juliet” will embark on a UK tour from the 8th of July 2024. The choreographer is Jennifer Weber.
• “The Devil Wears Prada” has confirmed its West End run and UK premiere. It will be directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell and be cast by Jill Green. The show will open in Plymouth on the 9th of July 2024.
• “Starlight Express” is to return to London in the Summer of 2024. It will be choreographed by Ashley Nottingham.
• “Some Like It Hot” is coming to the West End in 2025. It will be directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.
• Full casting has been revealed for the first UK and Ireland tour of “Aladdin”. Gavin Adams will star with Desmonda Cathabel as Jasmine. Sarah Benbelaid is the Assistant Dance Captain. The show will open in Edinburgh in October.
• The 2024 Mighty Hoopla Big Weekender has announced its line up led by: Natalie Imbruglia, Cascada and Gabrielle.
• “Shucked” will open in the West End in 2024. The choreographer is Sarah O’Gleby.
• The lead cast has been unveiled for “We Will Rock You” opening in the West End. It will star Lee Mead and Brenda Edwards.
• “Jesus Christ Superstar” will tour the UK in 2023/4 opening in Manchester this September. The choreography is by Drew McOnie.

Auditions & Vacancies

• Sir Matt Bourne is auditioning dancers for his iconic “Swan Lake” on the 4th & 5th of May. You can get further details on the New Adventures website.
• Gaz Davis Artistic Talent Agency has an open audition on the 19th of March at Dance Works in London. He is looking for 30 dancers for a contract in Turkey which starts on the 11th of April. Registration opens at 9.30 am. Contact the company for further details.
• Future Motion Company is looking for dancers and has an invite only audition at the Base Dance Studios in London on the 3rd of April. For more information contact: info@3-rings.co.uk
• Candoco Dance Company has auditions on the 18th & 19th of April. The deadline to apply is the 4th of March. Contact: jobs@candoco.co.uk
• ZooNation is looking for dancers for the period of October until December. Visit the website for details.
• Locked Creative is looking for a male gymnast / dancer for a feature movie filming in London. For more information, go to: info@lockedcreative.com
• Auditions for the Thursford Christmas Spectacular 2024 will be held at Pineapple Studios in London on the 17th & 18th of June.

Dance Classes

• Mica Bradbury, Soloist with the Royal Ballet, will be teaching an audition style ballet class alongside a hair and make-up class by Royal Opera House artist Jane Gage. The event will take place at the Royal Opera House on the 14th of April. For more information contact Mica at: micabeau@gmail.com
• Dane Bates has his Easter Intensive on the 3rd & 4th of April at the Liverpool Central Studios from 9.00 am – 3.00 pm. For more information contant Dane on: danebatesmasterclasses@gmail.com
• Ryan Jenkins has a class at “Move It” on the 17th of March at 2.45 pm.
• Amy Ireland has weekly classes on Fridays at 10.00 am at the Pineapple Dance Studios in London.
• Gabriella Marchant is teaching a Musical Theatre workshop on the 10th of April from 12.00 am – 2.00 pm at the i Star Academy. You can book on the website: iSTAR Academy
• The annual TGS Summer Intensive takes place this year on the 22nd – 26th of July from 10.00 am – 3.00 pm daily. The dance teachers are: Jacob McIntosh, Leighton Jay Halliday, Charlie Bruce & Jordi Guitart. Email: jordi1962@gmail.com to book your place.
• Gaz Davis has an Advanced Jazz class at Move It on the 15th of March at 10.30 – 11.15 am.
• Josie Lee offers Advanced Level Choreography from 11.00 am – 4.00 pm on the 5th of April at the Base Dance Studios.
• Nafisah Baba is teaching a Contemporary class at Pineapple studios on Mondays from 8.15 – 9.45 pm.
• Charlotte Pook is offering a 3 day class in Cardiff from the 2nd until the 4th of April from 10.00 am – 2.00 pm at the Dance House studio.
• Keith and Judy Clifton have a new beginners class on Thursdays at the Grimsby Town Hall from 7.30 – 8.30 pm. Contact: keith.clifton@icloud.com
• Andrei and Mia Linnik-Holden have a Ballroom Workshop on the 17th of March at the CC Dance Studio in Harwich.
• Ryan Jenkins has partnered up with Mandy Allen to produce the iD – Company Summer School from the 12th until the 16th of August. For more information contact: info@the-idcompany.com
• Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp have a dance masterclass on the 6th of April with beginnerscall.uk
• Lizzie McConachie has a commercial class on Mondays at Pineapple Studios from 7.30 – 8.30 pm.
• Aimee Casey has an Adult Ballet class at Flame Studios in Cardiff on Fridays from 6.30 – 7.30 pm.
• Lucy Jane Adcock has 2 weekly classes at the Base dance studios in London on Sundays at 11.30 am and on Wednesdays at 10.00 am.
• Christina Andrea has a Commercial Edge class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 2.30 – 4.00 pm.
• Beth Ackroyd is doing an Adult Ballet class at the Fresh Ground in Battersea on Thursdays from 11.00 am – 12.00 pm. You can contact Beth on: beth.lauren@live.com
• Daniela Fabbricatore is teaching an Advanced Lyrical class at Move It on the 17th of March at 2.15 pm.
• Jordi Guitart will be teaching at Move It on the 16th of March at 3.30 pm.
• Weronika Wiktoria is starting a Street Jazz class every Monday at 5.30 pm at the Base dance studios with Ralitsa Chepisheva.
• Lil J is offering a sassy Commercial class at the Pineapple Dance Studios on Tuesdays at 4.15 pm. You can book on the Pineapple app.
• Dominique Marinho is teaching a Beginners Heels class on Tuesdays at Pineapple Studios from 3.45 – 4.45 pm.

Film & TV

• We spotted Autumn Miller and Liam Riddick performing at the Oscars in L.A.
• We spotted a feature in “People” magazine on Constance Deverney-Lawrence, former Principle dancer with the Scottish Ballet, on dancing with asthma.
• We spotted a lot of professional dancers working at the Brit Awards:
• We spotted Elliot Richardson, Randall Watson, Remi Black, Rowan Chambers & Tyson Simon performing with Tate Mcrae.
• We spotted Megan Westpfel, Charlotte Franklin & Amy Cook performing with Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding.
• We spotted Ben Hukin, Jake Leigh, James Mulford, Kane Horn, Chloe Simons, Darcey Simmons, Jorgie Vaughan, Kate Ivory Jordan, Renae Hughes, Sammi Lee Jayne & Robyn Rae Laud dancing with Dua Lipa. The choreography was by Charm La’ Donna & Sharon June. The contract was with AMCK.
• We spotted Charlotte Bazeley & Zoe Purpuri performing at the Warners Brits After Party.
• Away from the Brits, we spotted the following dancers in the new video for Griff’s “I Miss You Too”: India Hope, Millie Lund, Lily Wang, Vicki Leung, Mina Neighbour, Isabelle Ouattura, Elisha Ladeza, Sophia Turner, Sarah Li Baugsto, Mackenzie Hunt, Timoni Longe, Pfion Vince, Emily Haygarth & Olivia Beckford. The choreography was by Jay Revell and Lianne Lee May.
• We spotted Poppy Radford & Drew Shuttleworth performing with Kimberly Wyatt.
• We spotted Amelia Weeks in the new advert for Enterprise Cars.

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