Lisa Riley, Artem Chigvintsev, Natalie Lowe & Ian Waite to star in Craig Revel Horwood's new show Strictly Confidential

Following the continued success of BBC One’s ratings-winning Strictly Come Dancing, Craig Revel Horwood’s brand new show, Strictly Confidential will give theatre audiences the chance to get up close and personal with some of the stars of the show. Lisa Riley, Artem Chigvintsev, Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite will take fans on an intimate journey into their backgrounds and motivations live on stage, giving audiences a personal insight into what led them to their Strictly Come Dancing adventure. 

The brand new show, written and directed by Revel Horwood, the country’s most notorious TV entertainment judge, will take fans on an epic journey told through music, song and breathtaking dance routines. The two month tour will premiere in theatres across the UK from June next year. 

Actress Lisa Riley is best known for her role in Emmerdale, and is currently starring in Series 10 of the ratings-winning BBC One show. Lisa says: “When I first signed up to Strictly I had no idea that I’d be able to ballroom dance, so I was thrilled to be asked to do the live tour. Being able to be a part of Strictly Confidential as well is such a great opportunity and I’m really looking forward to continue working with Craig, Artem, Natalie and Ian well into next year.” 

Ian Waite has twice reached the final of Strictly Come Dancing with partners Zoe Ball and Denise Lewis. His story started when he began dancing at the age of 10, going on to become the European Youth Latin American Champion, before joining Strictly Come Dancing in 2004. Four times Australian Dance Champion Natalie Lowe joined the Strictly family in Series 7 and reached the final in her debut year as Ricky Whittle’s dance partner. Artem Chigvintsev joined Strictly in 2008, dancing with Kara Tointon and eventually winning the series. Artem is a hugely popular dancer in the UK, but his love of dance actually began soon after he was born in Russia in 1982. Inspired by his mother, he started dance classes at an early age. 

Craig Revel Horwood, who also directs the Strictly Come Dancing Live arena tours says: “It’s exciting to give fans an autobiographical take on this hit show, whilst also incorporating some of the shows favourite moments. I’ve been working on Strictly Confidential for a while now and it’s a dream that everything is all coming together.” 

Tickets for Strictly Confidential are on pre-sale from today and on general sale from Tuesday 11th December. 

Tour Dates
10 – 13 June Plymouth: Pavilions
14 – 16 June Bristol: Colston Hall
18 – 19 June Oxford: New Theatre
20 – 22 June Southend: Cliffs Pavilion 

24 – 29 June Southampton: Mayflower
1 – 3 July Brighton: Centre 

4 – 6 July Ipswich: Regent Theatre
8 – 14 July Salford: The Lowry
16 – 18 July Edinburgh: Festival Theatre
19 – 21 July Aberdeen: AECC
23 – 26 July Blackpool: Opera House
27 – 28 July Sheffield: City Hall
30 July – 1 August Bournemouth: BIC
2 – 4 August Cardiff: CIA

For online bookings and for more information please visit www.strictlyconfidentialtour.com

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