In our fast-paced, know-how obsessed world, it’s heartening to see that somebody is continuous the nice custom of basic mild leisure. Having taken up the mantle of Mr. Showbiz, offering track, dance and banter of the best high quality, Strictly Come Dancing‘s choose, fan favorite as a competitor, the nationwide treasure that’s Anton De Beke, has firmly grabbed the title and is on tour along with his newest present …At the Musicals. Joining him on this glittering manufacturing are Strictly skilled Lauren Oakley, singer Lance Ellington and a supporting forged of fantastically proficient vocalists and dancers, all accompanied by a stay band.
The musicals highlighted listed here are the nice and the great of the canon, with alternatives from: My Fair Lady, Anything Goes, The Sound of Music, Cabaret, Chicago, and the extra modern Moulin Rouge.
There is a mixture of track, dance and chat all through, however it’s Du Beke’s successful persona that weaves the entire endeavour collectively. In one sequence he quizzes the viewers on their favorite reveals: Les Misérables – no, not within the present, Grease – no, not within the present, Buddy – no, Phantom – no, Cats – no. The listing goes on and on. He then confesses that this has developed into part of the present the place the band, Du Beke and Ellington attempt to sing songs not included within the present however possibly ought to have been. This results in the pair donning their studying glasses, getting their telephones out to Google the lyrics and attempting to insert the songs into the programme. When the plan goes awry, the all the time tuneful Glasgow viewers, don’t want any encouragement to step as much as the problem and supply beautiful vocals on That’ll Be The Day, Singin’ within the Rain and You’re The One That I Want and Summer Lovin’ from Grease.
Each of the members of the forged have the chance to shine, particularly Ellington, who surprises and delights in a male model of Defying Gravity, and Oakley who stuns as a vocalist- one thing, in fact, saved beneath wraps in Strictly, she has a unbelievable set of pipes that may be great in a full-length musical. Her dancing, is in fact distinctive, as befitting a Strictly finalist.
Du Beke’s simple model and talent to react affably to regardless of the viewers throws at him is endearing, that coupled with skilful dancing and competent vocals, and a knock-out supporting forged, add as much as a successful components. This is a category act from begin to finish, extra please.
Continues to tour till November 2025 | Image: Contributed
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