Dirty Dancing show will get toes tapping
Theatre An evening of Dirty Dancing is on its way to Ayr next month, with local dancers taking leading roles.
The show is in its seventh record- breaking year of touring the world, and is a fully choreographed, highly interactive concert celebration of the music from the iconic movie.
Musical theatre stalwart Julian Essex- Spurrier leads the production, having played numerous leading roles including Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever, Rocky in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Riff in West Side Story.
He is joined by Amanda Coutts who recently played the leading role of Scaramouche in the smash hit Queen musical We Will Rock You.
Her other acting credits include Pearl in Starlight Express, Rusty in Footloose and Serena in Fame The Musical.
An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show is directed by Paul Spicer, with choreography by Leanne Harwood, and pays tribute to the soundtrack of the classic Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray hit.
The “high energy emotional roller- coaster” includes famous tracks such as Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me and many more.
Director Paul Spicer said: “We’re thrilled to be returning to Ayr on what will be our seventh UK tour and we’re thrilled to be joined onstage by Lynne Crombie School of Dance.
“We believe it’s important to give local talent a platform wherever we travel. The atmosphere is always electric. We totally encourage our audiences to sing and dance and immerse themselves in this incredible music.
“I watch people leave the theatre on a real high.
“This is a multi- award winning soundtrack steeped in nostalgia and I challenge anyone to come along and not have a fantastic time.”
An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show returns to The Gaiety on February 22.
Tickets start from £ 23.50 and are available from The Gaiety Box Office on 01292 288235 or from www. ayrgaiety. co. uk.
The production is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage in the West End or on tour in the UK or worldwide.