Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood to celebrate the release of his first solo album at Newark Palace Theatre
A renowned Strictly Come Dancing judge will be celebrating the release of his first solo album at a Newark venue.
Craig Revel Horwood will be performing his album — Revelation - Song Boys Don’t Sing — at Newark’s Palace Theatre on Sunday, June 22.
Craig will be touring over 50 theatres across the country, showcasing his hidden singing talents and revealing tales of his life and love for performing.
He said: “This show is unlike anything I’ve ever done. People aren’t going to see ‘The Judge, Craig’.
“They’re going to see the real Craig. It’s about my life, it’s who I am. It’s the most personal tour I’ve ever done”.
Starting his journey into showmanship at school, music-loving Craig began his career working in musical theatre, before becoming one of the UK’s best and most influential directors, and earning Laurence Olivier Award nominations for his choreography for ‘Spend Spend Spend’ and ‘My One and Only’.
In 2024, Craig had the opportunity to work with the UK’s leading musical theatre record label, Westway, delivering an album of tunes showcasing a marvellous, pitch-perfect voice.
He now brings his showcase of favourite songs and stories to theatres, stepping out of the shadows and into the spotlight of centre stage, promising a wonderful evening of entertainment.
Craig added: “So the record, and the tour, gives me an opportunity to sing songs that I know and love,” he said. “The show will be about my love for the music and how it's affected my life.”
He will be joined on tour by Ben Goddard, a talented musician who fans will know from their double-act on Celebrity Gogglebox.
Councillor Rowan Cozens, deputy leader and Portfolio Holder for Heritage, Culture and the Arts at Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “It’s wonderful that Craig Revel Horwood has chosen to bring such a landmark tour to the Palace Theatre.
“It’s exciting to welcome such an icon of the show industry, and we’re looking forward to what promises to be a magnificent evening.”
“I am so proud of our town’s rich heritage and its support for culture and growth.
“The District Council is committed to doing all we can to make Newark a destination of choice for people to live, work and visit, and the fact that we can attract such celebrities to our beautiful theatre building is another proud testament to how fantastic Newark is.”
