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Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing at Capital Theatre

Why see Dirty Dancing?

it was the summer of 1963, everybody called me baby...

Grab your high-waisted trousers and start practicing your lifts - Dirty Dancing is back in town! This time, it's the opening production for the state-of-the-art Capital Theatre, where, if you didn't know, you're never more than nine rows from the stage - perfect for those with Hungry Eyes.

Set in the long hot summer of 1963, it's the classic story of Frances 'Baby' Houseman for whom a family holiday to Kellerman's holiday resort and a steamy introduction to dancing will change her whole life. With sizzling romance, sexy moves, and the movie's beloved tunes, this breathtaking musical adaptation will give you the time of your life, all over again, with a live band and company of over 40 performers performing the musical's 35 hit songs.

I carried a watermelon: what's the story of dirty dancing

Baby Houseman is bored out of her mind on her family holiday as every good teenager should be. That is until she encounters charismatic Johnny Castle, who teaches dance at the resort. When Johnny takes her back to the staff's after-hours secret party, she is shocked to discover a vibrant underworld of 'dirty dancing'. This rock 'n' roll music is totally at odds with the kind of music that Baby has so far experienced and certainly wouldn't meet with approval from her conservative parents. It's exciting and fresh, and she begins to fall for Johnny.

When Johnny's regular dance partner Penny has to pull out of the annual Sheldrake Dance competition, Baby steps in to help. The two embark on an intense period of practise to master the routine, during which love between the pair blossoms. However, it seems their relationship is not to be as Baby's father discovers their affair and orders an immediate end to it. But Baby and Johnny must find a way...

Upcoming Performances

Cast

  • Michael O'Reilly as Johnny Castle
  • Kira Malou as Frances 'Baby' Houseman
  • Charlotte Gooch as Penny Johnson
  • Lynden Edwards as Dr. Jake Houseman
  • Jackie Morrison as Marjorie Houseman
  • Georgina Castle as Lisa Houseman
  • Danny Colligan as Billy Kostecki
  • Colin Charles as Tito Suarez
  • Alastair Crosswell as Neil Kellerman
  • Michael Remick as Max Kellerman
  • Lydia Sterling as Elizabeth
  • Tony Stansfield as Mr. Schumacher
  • Chrissy Brooke as Vivian

Further cast

Inez Budd, Lily Laight, Hollie-Ann Lowe, Callum Fitzgerald, Nathan Ryles, Joel Benjamin, Akeem Ellis-Hyman, Charlotte Coggin, Carly Miles, Sophia McAvoy, Lee Nicholson, Ben Middleton, Ayden Morgan, Richard John, Miles Russell, Tom Parsons, Morgan Burgess, Christopher Fry, Tom Mussell

Creative

  • Directed by Federico Bellone
  • Choreography by Austin Wilks
  • Set Design by Roberto Comotti
  • Lighting Design by Valerio Tiberi
  • Sound Design by Armando Vertullo
  • Musical Direction by Richard John
  • Costume Design by Jennifer Irwin
  • Music Supervision by Conrad Helfrich
  • Casting Direction by Harry Blumenau & Debbie O'Brien
  • Written by Eleanor Bergstein

Reviews

Customer reviews

1 reviews, average rating: (1.0 Stars)

Joseph Gregory Bingley West Yorkshire

Wow fantastic dancers and the singers were amazing

Great show from start to finish booked to go again well done every body 2023 cast ... Read more

Sara K

Amazing Show

Have seen the show twice in the last couple of months. The new cast is superb. It is an excellent transfer of the film to stage. The scenery sets and lighting are also excellent. We have been lucky to see both Hannah Vassalo and Dominique Provost-Chalkley as Baby, and prefer the latter although both are very convincing in the role. Johnny Wrights dancing is superb too, but the revelation for us was Ray Quinn, whose acting and particularly singing were brilliant. His rendition of "Still of the Night" was wonderful as was his duet in "Time of My Life". The supporting roles were also extremely good, particularly Nadia Coote as Penny. We also love this theatre and the atmosphere was buzzing. Would thoroughly recommend the show. ... Read more

TinaDiva

Dancing Dirty - Great Fun!

Enjoyed this! There is always a danger in translating film to the stage, expectations can be high. I could only recollect parts of the film and perhaps that helped. The storyline was easy to pick up and the characters well played, with the exception of Johnny, sorry, but I could not stop picturing PS in my mind! Could have been more big singing numbers. The dancing was fantastic, agile, elastic, spectacular, but that's what the show is about is'nt it? Dancing ... The 'lift' at the end was highly anticipated and was not a disappointment. Only complaint was the audience, there was a lot of unnecessary sniggering and giggles, especially in the love scenes, which spoilt it for me. The Aldwcyh is fabulous and never understand why some people/tourists complain about toilets and leg room in a theatre that is over 100 years old.It's part of the whole theatre-going experience in London, go to the Imax if you want modern day comfort! Went to the Waldorf Hotel for drinks before and after show. ... Read more
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