Strictly come dancing star Anton Du Beke brings his Showman tour to Newark Palace Theatre
The king of the ballroom is set to bring his hugely popular nationwide tour to the Palace Theatre.
Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke is set to deliver an evening of dance and laughter in his new tour, Showman, accompanied by Olivier Award-winning choreographer, Bill Deamer.
The strictly star will commence his six week tour at the beginning of October, and will visit Newark’s Palace Theatre on Thursday, November 7.
Anton will perform an array of his favourite songs, as well as enthralling audiences with his glittering ballroom dancing that he has become synonymous with, including a tap dance section, and a dramatic Argentine tango with his dance partner Rosie Ward.
He is also joined by singer Lance Ellington, as well as a live band and a company of dancers to create a spirited atmosphere.
Alongside his dancing and singing, there will also be a question and answer session where the audience can ask Anton their burning questions — anything from his 20 year career on Strictly, to what he eats for breakfast.
Anton said: “I am always excited to go out on the road, but this tour is one of my favourites. I loved it earlier in the year and to be back doing everything I love, songs, dance, chat and laughter — it’s my idea of a perfect evening.
“I am thrilled that Bill Deamer has choreographed it, we’ve known each other for years but this is the first chance we’ve had to work on a show together and it’s spectacular.”
Bill Deamer added: “It all started for me and Anton more than 15 years ago when we both worked on a show at the London Palladium and then we came together again on Strictly. I had never worked with Anton on one of his tours but when he asked me this year, I said ‘let’s do it, but if we’re going to do it, we’re going to do musical theatre.’
“The discipline that ballroom and Latin dancers have is really the same discipline as musical theatre dancers and when you put the two together... that’s when the magic happens.”
