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Kate Lockett
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Strictly Ballroom comes to Hall for Cornwall this February <i>(Image: PR)</i>
Strictly Ballroom comes to Hall for Cornwall this February (Image: PR)

Baz Luhrmann’s smash hit musical Strictly Ballroom is set to sweep audiences off their feet when the tour comes to Cornwall in 2023.

The ten-month tour - choreographed by Craig and Strictly Come Dancing's Creative Director, Jason Gilkison will come to Hall for Cornwall, Truro from February, 6 and will run until February, 11.

Falmouth Packet: Kevin Clifton and Maisie Smith
Falmouth Packet: Kevin Clifton and Maisie Smith

Kevin Clifton and Maisie Smith (Image: Ellie Kurttz)

Craig Revel Horwood said: "I am absolutely delighted to be directing the amazing Kevin Clifton and the sensational Maisie Smith, together with our super talented cast in Strictly Ballroom The Musical - I know that they’ll all be FAB-U-LOUS!  Expect some sexy moves, sizzling costumes, and a simply sensational evening!"

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Strictly Ballroom The Musical tells the beguiling story of Scott Hastings, a talented, arrogant, and rebellious young ballroom dancer. When Scott’s radical dance moves see him fall out of favour with the Australian Federation, he finds himself dancing with Fran, a beginner with no moves at all.

Inspired by one another, this unlikely pair gather the courage to defy both convention and their families – and discover that, to be winners, the steps don’t need to be strictly ballroom.

Falmouth Packet: Agnes Pure, Kevin Clifton
Falmouth Packet: Agnes Pure, Kevin Clifton

Agnes Pure, Kevin Clifton (Image: Ellie Kurttz)

Featuring a show-stopping book by Baz Luhrmann & Craig Pearce, and bringing together a sublime cast of over 20 world-class performers, Strictly Ballroom brings to life iconic songs, and some new songs from internationally acclaimed artists including Sia, David Foster, and Eddie Perfect.

 

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