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‘Strallen & Labey are what this show is all about’: STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL — West End ★★★

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The book and songs here may be dire, but the entertainment shines through in Strictly Ballroom’s dazzling dance. Drew McOnie choreographs the piece (he also directs, though thankfully with a book this shallow it is hard to blame him too much for the show’s cheesy tedium) and works his usual magic.

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What were our Top 10 news stories in November 2017?

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As it’s the first of the month, we’re taking a brief moment to remind ourselves of the biggest news stories from the month just closed. What were the headlines that got readers clicking most? Any surprises? Our Top 10 News stories from November 2017 are listed below with summaries and links to read more.

NEWS: Jonny Labey, WillYoung & Zizi Strallen star in Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom in West End, TICKETS ON SALE

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Will Young, Jonny Labey and Zizi Strallen will lead the cast of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical when it makes its West End debut in 2018. Based on Baz Luhrmann’s classic film that inspired the world to dance, Strictly Ballroom The Musical begins performances at London’s Piccadilly Theatre on Friday 16 March 2018, with a press night on Wednesday 11 April. Will …

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NEWS: Jonny Labey, WillYoung & Zizi Strallen star in Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom in West End, TICKETS ON SALE

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Will Young, Jonny Labey and Zizi Strallen will lead the cast of Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical when it makes its West End debut in 2018. Based on Baz Luhrmann’s classic film that inspired the world to dance, Strictly Ballroom The Musical begins performances at London’s Piccadilly Theatre on Friday 16 March 2018, with a press night on Wednesday 11 April. Will …