Piccadilly Theatre
16 Denman Street, London, W1D 7DY
Strictly Ballroom Tickets
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Baz Luhrmann’s 1992 cult hit Strictly Ballroom was based on a stage production that Luhrmann wrote while in theatre school in 1984. It marks the first in his trademark Red Curtain Trilogy, works filmed in Luhrmann’s trademark pastiche, motif style and is still one of the highest grossing films in Australian history. The other two films, Romeo & Juliet and Moulin Rouge, are equally well-known and successful in their own right. Now, Strictly Ballroom is coming to London as a full-length musical, dancing its way into the Piccadilly Theatre in March 2018 to replace the current production of Annie. We can’t wait!
The original musical production has music and lyrics by both Luhrmann and Catherine Martin, with a book by Luhrmann and Craig Pearce. It was first presented in Luhrmann’s home town, Sydney, in April 2014 before embarking on a national tour for 18 months. Strictly Ballroom, the story of professional ballroom dancer Scott Hastings and his attempts to shake up the form, is based loosely on Luhrmann’s experiences of growing up around ballroom dancing. Hastings loses the revered Pan-Pacific Grand Prix Dancing Championship when he incorporates non-standard moves into his routine and is forced to find a new partner. He secretly turns to frumpy beginner Fran, who helps him inject a new style into the dance and return triumphantly to the top of the competition tree.
The glittery, sequined Strictly Ballroom comes back to the UK at the perfect time – the way is paved by dance musicals Burn The Floor (at the Shaftesbury Theatre) and The Last Tango (at the Phoenix Theatre) that have played in the West End over the last few years. Strictly Come Dancing is still one of the highest viewed programmes on TV today, even as it enters its fifteenth season. There is also a rich history of adapting dance-based films into musicals and vice versa, with classics like Dirty Dancing, Footloose and Fame treading the boards in the last decade.
The current version of Strictly Ballroom received its UK premiere at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in November 2016 and will be directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie, an Olivier Award-winning choreographer for his work on In The Heights in 2016. McOnie was nominated for a further award this year for his production of Jesus Christ Superstar.
With a slew of hits taken from the film, such as “Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps”, “Time After Time” and “Love Is In The Air”, as well as numbers from internationally acclaimed artists, the songs and routines promise to be earworms that you can’t get out of your head for days afterwards. Book your tickets now and get down to this dazzling show as a springtime treat!
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Colourful
Great show worth seeing.
Susan London Box Office customer
Must See
Without question the best show I have seen in years. Funny, sad, great music and all round feel good factor, would highly recommend
christopher London Box Office customer
Joyous feel good show
David London Box Office customer
Some theatregoers were very loudly singing along, which we found annoying. The show itself, though, was fantastic, both for kid, teen and parent (who knows the film by heart).
Julie London Box Office customer
Not to be missed
Marina London Box Office customer
Great show
Graeme London Box Office customer
Great entertainment-dance, singing & choreography
Gail London Box Office customer
Absolutely brilliant! A real feel-good show with amazing dance routines and Matt Cardle was perfect in the role of Wally Strand. I would highly recommend it.
Mary London Box Office customer
Wonderful show for everyone
Fantastic show great for everyone loads of laughs and the actors really got the audience involved.
Evelyn London Box Office customer
Spectacular
Fantastic from start to finish. Very true to the film. Costumes, acting and dancing were first class. Disappointed not to see Matt Cardle last night but it did not make the show any less enjoyable. I can’t believe this show is ending this month! Why???
Caroline London Box Office customer
enjoyed it very much but at time a bit noisy - some of the cast screamed out their lies at times which made them inaudible.
Madeleine London Box Office customer
Great show with fantastic dancing and singing
Sandra London Box Office customer
Great production
Great humour, fantastic dancing, good music. The best show we saw whilst here.
Raymond London Box Office customer
Lots of fun
Happy musical, gave a good feeling and had everyone dancing in the aisles at the end of the show
Brodie London Box Office customer
Loved the movie--and now the play!
I sat in the stalls, off to the right side.It was a great seat, and I was able to see all the action on the stage. Very well done adaption and I am so glad I got to see it.
Margie London Box Office customer
Ridiculous, funny, sparkly, light hearted
Lucinda London Box Office customer
Must see show
Sarah London Box Office customer
I was disappointed as I originally booked the show to see will young in it not knowing his stint would end before we saw it. I thought it was average
linda London Box Office customer
Brilliant
Matt Cardell was amazing
Elizabeth London Box Office customer
A must see and true to the movie
Fabulous costumes, music, creative set and great cast! Hey
Emma London Box Office customer
Great fun
Kate London Box Office customer
Excellent and great show
Carol London Box Office customer
A must see musical
John London Box Office customer
Fantastic
Fantastic show. Best west end show seen for years. Stuck closely to film plus some great comic additions
John London Box Office customer
Good fun evening, faithful to the movie
DAVID London Box Office customer
So much fun!
Who doesn't love the story of strictly ballroom! They stick to the story, the acting is brilliant, there's lots of cheering should you wish to be a member of the audience that participates. The dancing and acting as brilliant as the sequins. Just a thoroughly great night.
Rosie London Box Office customer
Must see !
Bernard London Box Office customer
Dancing extravaganza
If you love good dancing this is a show for you!
James London Box Office customer
Lots of fun & fabulous dancing
Nadine London Box Office customer
Excelent! Well worth seeing!
We though the whole show was superb. Matt Cardle as 'compare', story teller and singer was very very good. We liked the subtle links inviting the cast to sing their parts. The Passadoble routines by Fernando Mira were mesmerising. Overall, a fist class performance by everyone involved. We will be booking again. The only point that could be improved was the time taken to be served at the bar during the interval. Hopefully this was a one off. There were only 2 staff members present and, a number of people left the queue behind us without buying refreshments - a missed opportunity for the theatre!
Keith London Box Office customer
Fun Show!
It was a fun and lively story. Dancing was fantastic
Douglas London Box Office customer
Brilliant
Feel good theatre at its best.
David London Box Office customer
What a fun show
Lots of laughs and sparkle, great dancing and fantastic singing. Would highly recommend!
Heather London Box Office customer
matt cardel starvof show
Linda London Box Office customer
Uplifting
Amazing show full of song & dance, very uplifting
Marilyn London Box Office customer
Great energy and entertainment
Margaret London Box Office customer
Amazing
Had a fantastic time watching this show. Amazing actors/ actresses and so well cast. Great storyline, truly fantastic.
Tina London Box Office customer
Dazzling Performance 2nd time round!
Amazing performance, Matt Cardle was superb! His voice really made the musical for me although all the cast were still ALL fantastic! The story is absolutely dazzling with more sequins and laughs and heart steeling moments than I even remembered from the first time round earlier in the year. An all round a great night out! I’d see it again in a heartbeat!
Victoria London Box Office customer
fun
Stewart London Box Office customer
Fabulous evening
Anne London Box Office customer
Simply wonderful
Having watched the film many years ago moe than once I was a little worried whether this could be as good. Needn’t have - if anything this is better than the film. All performances are brilliant and Matt Cardle was excellent. Thoroughly recommended.
Derek London Box Office customer
Excellent must see
An excellent show which was very well acted, very humorous and the dancing amazing. A show we would see again.
Joyce London Box Office customer
show
I couldnt go I was too ill with diarrhea
EILEEN London Box Office customer
My New Favourite Show
Kelly London Box Office customer
Brilliant and excellent performance
Hwang London Box Office customer
Feel Good
Fantastic show from start to finish.
Denise London Box Office customer
Strictly Ballroom Is Simply The Best
If you want a fun feel good great night out full of brilliant dancing fantastic songs & glitter & sparkle this is the show for you You won’t be disappointed Go see it
Tandy London Box Office customer
Absolutely Bloody Brilliant!
We loved everything about it. Love it!
Rosie London Box Office customer
Wonderful costumes excellent show
Show was good loved the music costumes. Storyline a bit corney. Overall enjoyed the singing and dancing. Excellent dancers ...
Kim London Box Office customer
Showstopping
Everything was spectacular! Made an already great film into something more magical. Dancing was subperb, costume was splendid and it was even funnier than the movie! Fab fab fab!
Rebekah London Box Office customer
Absolutely Brilliant !
Lively , fun, great music and costumes ! The cast were excellent, dancing fabulous ! Will Young was so good as were all the lead parts . Such a fun uplifting Show , I would highly recommend.
Sarah London Box Office customer
Amazing show with humour and good music and dancing
Loved the show. The dancing was amazing and I didn’t expect the humour or the excellent singing and music I just want to see it again !
Lorna London Box Office customer
Absolutely camptastic
Brilliant evening, sparkly, camp ,fun, all singing and dancing extravaganza. Thoroughly recommend it!
Julie London Box Office customer
Brilliantly Funny
I took My Friend for her Birthday and it was Brilliant...We’ve been to Shoes before but I would rate this 10/10...Will Young was Fantastic as were the Cast too...Definitely would recommend this Show.
Catherine London Box Office customer
Outstanding in every way
Just go see it. You’re gonna love it.
Donald London Box Office customer
must see
we really liked the show the actors were good well worth going to see
peter London Box Office customer
Enjoyable, lively show.
Thought it disappointing at beginning but quickly improved. The costume and scenery changes were slick and effective. Music great. The acting by the mother and father in particular was great. Their characterisation was wonderful and they conveyed their thoughts and emotions very subtlly but effectively. The dancing was enjoyable and the athleticism and stamina of the dancers but particularly the leading man and lady was breath taking. No advice- just go and enjoy it.
Margaret London Box Office customer
Funny and full of character but didn't rate Will
Amazing dancing. Basic story. Parents were the best bit. Didn't rate Will.
Nicola London Box Office customer
Superb musical
Excellent musical. Will young amazing vocals and a superb live band set the atmosphere. Lively dancing
Marie London Box Office customer
Awesome re-telling of an Aussie classic
Nenjoyed it immensely
Helen London Box Office customer
great show
loved it music and dance was so exciting and swept you along with the story. The set changes minimal, were cleverly done and again kept the show flowing - loved it well done especially to the tech side
Clive London Box Office customer
Funny and great
Great seats good views no complaints Great
michaela London Box Office customer
A night to remember
Great show very funny good songs great costumes just ticked all the boxes for a good night
Tony London Box Office customer
If you're into dance, this is a must see!
Brilliant dancers, both leads and ensemble work well together to put on a hell of a show.
Daniel London Box Office customer
Must see
Absolutely loved the show,better than expected and was upgraded which was a nice surprise,would defiantly see it again.
Lisa London Box Office customer
Family fun
Jonathan London Box Office customer
Great night out with parents!
Jilla London Box Office customer
Superb
Amusing, well-acted, great songs
Lisa London Box Office customer
Uplifting
Susan London Box Office customer
Brilliant
michele London Box Office customer
Strictly
It was brilliant, funny , colourful and loved it
Susan London Box Office customer
Wonderful show
Loved it. Was brilliant. will Young was fab
Claire London Box Office customer
Strictly wonderful
Smiled , clapped, sung along throughout the show! A feast for the eyes- costumes are fab. Really clever imaginative set.
Carol London Box Office customer
Absolutely fabulous!
Amazing acting, dancing and costumes. Loved, loved, loved it!
Anna-Marie London Box Office customer
Fantastic
Linda London Box Office customer
Absolutely stunning!
What a joy and a fest from the beginning until the end! We did not want it would stopped. We enjoyed every scene, every song, every dance, thank you, it is amazing!
Larisa London Box Office customer
A fun show with amazing dancing!
Emilio London Box Office customer
First class
Jonathan London Box Office customer
Great show!
Barbara London Box Office customer
Very enjoyable.
Howard London Box Office customer
Good show. Could be better
Singing was dodgy
Katya Sarah London Box Office customer
Spectacular
Fiona London Box Office customer
A great night out
Had so much fun at Strictly Ballroom! That paso doble gets me everytime!
Juliet London Box Office customer
Fun feel good factor . Fabulous dancing and very sparkly dresses
Love it stunning outfits and dancing. Will Young’s voice it magic
Zoe London Box Office customer
Review: Baz Luhrmann’s STRICTLY BALLROOM The Musical at The Piccadilly Theatre
26 Apr 2018
To create a great musical, all the stars in the creative firmament have to align: all the artistic and technical departments in a collaborative art-form involving, perhaps, a hundred people, have to coalesce as one. This they did at the Piccadilly Theatre on Tuesday night though, strictly speaking, Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical is not a musical, it is a heavily disguised play with music.
Strictly Ballroom London - PERHAPS PERHAPS - photo by Johan Persson
Dust off your Dancing Shoes - it's Strictly Ballroom, the Stage Musical
22 Mar 2018
Excitement is building ahead of the West End premiere of Strictly Ballroom, the stage adaptation of Baz Lurman's feel good cult movie. Previews begin 29th March 2018 at the Piccadilly Theatre.
The P.Rs are doing a great job of wetting our appetites by releasing some terrific images of the production in rehearsals. There's also an engaging video promo and you can find each on the show's Facebook page.
Strictly Ballroom Dances its way into the West End
12 Sep 2017
Ballroom Dancing fans and those who love a good Cinderella story will be delighted to hear that the stage version of much loved movie musical Strictly Ballroom is coming to the West End after it's National tour.
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Theatre Address
Piccadilly Theatre
16 Denman Street, London, W1D 7DY
Facilities
- Air conditioned
- Bar
- Infrared hearing loop
- Member of Q-Park scheme
- Toilets
- Wheelchair/scooter access
Theatre Info
- Capacity: 1200
- Year built: 1928