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Foxtrots and Oscars
It’s a Strictly black tie affair this week with dance stars Aljaž and Janette
Dress up in your best red carpet outfit as you head for a night at the Oscars. Strictly Come Dancing stars Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara are giving audiences a taste of Hollywood glamour with their new dance show, Remembering the Oscars.
The couple, who have been married since 2017, are celebrating the magic of movies on stage with blockbuster soundtracks and spectacular choreography, from Disney movies to vintage classics.
Performing to a mix of contemporary hits from the likes of Adele, Lady Gaga and Eminem as well as some of the most famous numbers in film from Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion, the couple are taking audiences through the history of Hollywood.
They will also be showcasing legendary songwriters such as Burt Bacharach and John Barry. Aljaž and Janette will be joined by a talented cast of dancers and musicians to perform against a stunning backdrop.
The dazzling stage production includes a large LED screen, bringing the wow-factor of the silver screen to the stage.
Slovenian-born Aljaž and his wife Janette, from Miami, joined the primetime BBC dance competition as professionals in 2013.
Aljaž, who lifted the Glitterball Trophy with his first partner Abbey Clancy, shocked fans earlier this week as he announced that he won’t be returning to the Strictly ballroom after nine years, while Janette left Strictly to present its sister show It Takes Two last year.
Remembering the Oscars is at the Orchard Theatre, Dartford, on Tuesday, April 5. Tickets cost from £30. Pre-show dining is also available. Book online or call the box office on 03433 100 033.