With four months still to wait before Strictly Come Dancing returns to the nation’s TV screens, dance fans can enjoy performances from a host of Strictly favourites at Northampton’s Royal & Derngate this June, with visits from Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu, Nadiya Bychkova, and Kai Widdrington.
Having made a stunning return to the dancefloor, Amy Dowden MBE, accompanied by fellow Strictly Come Dancing star, Carlos Gu, bring Amy and Carlos – Reborn to Royal & Derngate on Monday 8 June. Together they share an intimate portrait of their lives and journeys, in which the inspirational and transformative power of dance shines through.
Celebrating the musical icons of the ‘50s and ‘60s, Jukebox Idols offers an evening of song and dance on Tuesday 23 June, with leading vocal harmony group The Overtones, world-champion Strictly Come Dancing professional Nadiya Bychkova and Strictly winner and Olympic gymnast Louis Smith.
Then on Friday 26 June, Kai Widdrington takes to the Derngate stage with his latest show, Kai – Evolution, taking audience members on a mesmerising journey through an array of dance genres, showcasing Kai’s versatility and passion for dance. He shares his evolution from where it all started as a young competition dancer to becoming a star of the hit BBC show.
More information about these performances can be found on the theatre’s website, www.royalandderngate.co.uk. VIP Meet & Greet packages are available for all three shows. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling Box Office on 01604 624811.