STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL to close in the West End

Last week I saw Strictly Ballroom the Musical for the first time. And then then next day I saw it for the second time because I loved it so much.

But the blog I wrote last week The problem with Strictly Ballroom the Musical talked about how the show has been mis-marketed and leads perspective audiences to believe it is a dull show about ballroom dancing when in fact it is a hilarious comedy musical with hit songs everyone knows. Sadly, after a seven month run in the West End, the show has today announced it will close at the Piccadilly Theatre on 27 October 2018.

Producers said:

“Strictly Ballroom The Musical will play its final performance on Saturday 27 October, at the end of what will have been a seven month run. We are immensely proud of the production, led by our hugely talented cast and creative team, and have been thrilled by the standing ovations that audiences have responded with night after night. We would like to thank everyone involved for bringing this joyous new musical to the stage.”

Hopefully this musical will be repackaged to show what it really is about and be taken out on tour around the UK as it deserves much more of a life than it has had so far.

If you haven’t seen the show, take my advice and give it a go (you won’t be disappointed). I will certainly be going again before it closes!

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