Strictly Ballroom The Musical is the hilarious story that inspired the world to dance. Based on the multi award-winning movie, the first instalment from Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed Red Curtain Trilogy, the musical production is a kaleidoscope of colour and fun. When maverick championship ballroom dancer Scott defies all the rules of competition to follow his heart, he teams up with left-footed partner Fran to win the National Championship his way.
Best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle stars with the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical through until the end of the celebrated run at the Piccadilly Theatre, on Saturday 27 October. Based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and now transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, Matt plays the role of band leader Wally Strand.
Strictly Ballroom The Musical is based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and was transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, opening April 24 at London's Piccadilly Theatre. The dance tale will end its run on October 27.
Based on Baz Luhrmann's multi award-winning movie Strictly Ballroom, the stage musical adaptation, directed by Drew McOnie, is currently playing at the Piccadilly Theatre in London's West End - book tickets here from just £15!
New images have been released as best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle officially joins the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and now transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, Matt plays the role of band leader Wally Strand at the Piccadilly Theatre.
Adapted from Baz Luhrmann's beloved and award-winning film, Strictly Ballroom has been transformed into a glorious stage musical. Now playing at the Piccadilly Theatre in London's West End, it stars Jonny Labey and Zizi Strallen, with Will Young until 31 July and then Matt Cardle. Get 38% off tickets in our sale - book here!
Best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle is to join the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and now transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, Matt will play the role of band leader Wally Strand, from Tuesday 31st July at the Piccadilly Theatre. He takes over the role from Will Young.
West End's free outdoor performance event West End Live has kicked off today! The cast of Strictly Ballroom danced their way to the stage. Watch the performance below!
Adapted from Baz Luhrmann's beloved and award-winning film, STRICTLY BALLROOM has been transformed into a glorious stage musical. Now playing at the Piccadilly Theatre in London's West End, it stars Jonny Labey, Zizi Strallen and Will Young. Get 47% off tickets in our sale - book here!
Strictly Ballroom has waltzed its way to the West End! Strictly Ballroom is the romantic story that was embraced around the world, and went on to put the Strictly into Come Dancing! Based on the multi award-winning movie, the first installment from Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed Red Curtain Trilogy, the musical production is a kaleidoscope of color and fun.
Love is in the air, and revolution too. Baz Luhrmann's beloved 1992 film (originally a student play, now back on stage as a musical) is even more adamantly anti-establishment in this latest incarnation, opening out a delicious satire of 1980s Australian competitive ballroom into a more universal story of the fight for fearless self-expression. In short: 'Love, freedom and sequins'.
Strictly Ballroom is waltzing its way to the West End, get a first look at the production below!
According to WhatsOnStage, a pipe burst during the first preview of Strictly Ballroom at Piccadilly Theatre, causing the performance to end early.
Strictly Ballroom is the romantic story that was embraced around the world, and went on to put the Strictly into Come Dancing! Based on the multi award-winning movie, the first instalment from Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed Red Curtain Trilogy, the musical production is a kaleidoscope of colour and fun. Watch a preview of the incoming show below!
Jonny Labey's past work ranges from EastEnders and winning TV show Dance Dance Dance to White Christmas and In the Heights on stage. He's now starring as rebellious Scott in Strictly Ballroom The Musical, which begins previews at Piccadilly Theatre on 29 March.
STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL based on Baz Luhrmann's legendary movie Strictly Ballroom waltzes into the Piccadilly Theatre with performance beginning on Thursday 29th March 2018 (Press Night Tuesday 24th April).
STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL breaks the shackles of conformity to affirm the liberating power of dance. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive look below!
Anna Francolini and Gerard Horan will join previously announced Jonny Labey, Zizi Strallen and Will Young in the company for Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann's classic film that inspired the world to dance, Strictly Ballroom The Musical will begin performances at the Piccadilly Theatre on Thursday 29th March 2018 (Press Night Tuesday 24th April).
Don't cue the music just yet! According to WhatsOnStage, Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom The Musical has delayed its West End run by two weeks. A statement from the producers reads:
Will Young, Jonny Labey and Zizi Strallen will lead the cast of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom The Musical when it makes its West End debut in 2018.
Initial casting has been announced for the upcoming West End production of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom. Jonny Labey and Zizi Strallen will lead the cast of the stage adaptation, joined by Will Young who takes on the role of band leader.
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