Shirley Ballas

Jeremy Irvine to Star in New Ballroom Dance Comedy Film

Jeremy Irvine, known for roles in films like War Horse and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, is set to star in a new dance comedy film from director Chris Cottam and writer Lee Warburton.

IN CONVERSATION WITH SHIRLEY BALLAS Comes to the Watermill

The Watermill Theatre has announced a special one-off fundraising event, In Conversation with Shirley Ballas, the first in a new collaboration with Hungerford Bookshop, an award-winning independent bookshop in the Berkshire town. 

UK and Ireland Tour of SOMETHING ABOUT GEORGE - The George Harrison Story Opens on Merseyside Next Month

An acclaimed show highlighting the incredible talent of the late Beatle George Harrison embarks on a UK and Ireland next month, it follows a successful run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe and sell out shows in 2023.

STRICTLY COME DANCING Live Tour 2024: Full Lineup Revealed

The full line-up of celebrities and professional dancers for next year’s highly anticipated Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour have been revealed.

STRICTLY COME DANCING THE LIVE TOUR Now Onsale!

Get ready for an electrifying spectacle full of glitz, glamour, and pure entertainment as your favourite stars take to the stage to deliver show-stopping performances that will sweep you off your feet.

STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE 2024 Tour Announced

It's time to dust off those scoring paddles and get those dancing shoes ready, because the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is back for 2024!  Strictly legends Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood return to take up their judging seats and It Takes Two’s Janette Manrara is back as tour host.

Daniel Taylor's One-Man Show Brings Magic And Mayhem To The Epstein Theatre

A one-man show celebrating one of Britain's best entertainers will bring magic and mayhem to Liverpool “just like that!”

THE VERY BEST OF TOMMY COOPER to Tour the UK This Spring and Summer

Back by public demand and brought to you by Daniel Taylor Productions Ltd, The Very Best of Tommy Cooper will be filling theatres throughout the country with fun, magic and laughter - all the way from Buxton to Basingstoke - and will even be entertaining crowds at the Glastonbury Festival this summer!

STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE Announces Molly Rainford and Hamza Yassin for 2023 Tour

Two more celebrities have been announced to join the scintillating line-up for next year’s hotly-anticipated Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour: singer, actor and presenter Molly Rainford and wildlife cameraman and Countryfile presenter Hamza Yassin. They will join previously announced Will Mellor, Ellie Simmonds and Tyler West for 32 sparkle-filled shows kicking off in January.

SOMETHING ABOUT GEORGE Will Embark on UK Tour Next Year

An acclaimed new music show highlighting the incredible talent of the late Beatle George Harrison is set to embark on a UK tour following its premiere in Liverpool and a successful run at Edinburgh Fringe.

Janette Manrara Will Host STRICTLY COME DANCING UK Tour

Strictly’s own Janette Manrara will be dazzling crowds across the UK as she Cha Cha Chas into her new role as host of the 2022 Strictly Come Dancing Live Arena Tour. Janette will preside over proceedings at 33 FAB-U-LOUS shows across the country in January and February next year. 

Evolution Productions Announces Line Up Of 11 Pantos

2020 was the year that wasn't for pantomimes.  Hundreds of live shows up and down the land were cancelled because of the COVID pandemic, and many were only performed to online audiences.  This Christmas, panto is back with a vengeance!

Clapham Grand Announces Line Up For 2021

After paving the way for physically distanced events in 2020, The Clapham Grand is excited to open its doors for the first time in 2021 with an eclectic mix of in-person comedy, drag, variety and live music events from 18th May 2021, and from 21st June 2021 is hoping to present shows at full capacity.

Shirley Ballas and STRICTLY Stars Support First Virtual Social Dance To Combat Loneliness This Winter

On Friday 18 December, the Southbank Centre will, for the first time ever, stream an evening of dance and jazz live from the iconic Royal Festival Hall to help combat loneliness this winter.

BWW Exclusive: Nick Winston Shares His Rehearsal Diary For London's First Post-lockdown Stage Production, FANNY AND STELLA

Musical Fanny and Stella is the first London stage production since lockdown. Here, Nick Winston writes exclusively for BroadwayWorld about the countdown to opening night from the first meet and greet.

STRICTLY COME DANCING Announces Three-Part Series From BBC Studios

In this three-part BBC One series (3x60'), Strictly Come Dancing will remember some of the nation's favourite moments from the show's history in a brand new way. Viewers will be able to enjoy the very best moments from Strictly's themed weeks - Movies, Musicals and Blackpool - with the opportunity to get involved themselves!

Shirley Ballas Will Lead The Cast Of CINDERELLA at the Opera House Blackpool

The Winter Gardens Blackpool and Mark Goucher announced today that Shirley Ballas will star as The Fairy Godmother in Blackpool's biggest ever family pantomime, CINDERELLA, at the Opera House Blackpool from Sunday 13 December to Sunday 3 January 2021. Tickets on sale now with further star casting to be announced soon. Shirley will not be performing on Saturday 19 December 2020 due to Strictly Come Dancing commitments.

BWW Review: STRICTLY COME DANCING THE LIVE TOUR, Arena Birmingham

Presented by Stage Entertainment UK and Phil McIntyre Entertainment, Strictly Come Dancing Live opened at the Arena Birmingham last night, kicking off its UK tour following another hugely successful TV series.

100,000th Darlington Pantomime Visitor Will Be Announced This Coming Week

One lucky theatre-goer is set to become the 100,000th visitor to the annual pantomime since the re-opening of Darlington Hippodrome - and it could be you, as the special ticket will be purchased in the coming week.

Darlington Hippodrome Announces Spring 2020 Season

With a mix of new writing and all-time classics, Darlington Hippodrome will be the place to visit for passionate, powerful and thought provoking drama, laugh-out-loud comedy, spectacular dance and amazing music in the new Spring 2020 season.