It may have a former Strictly star’s name in lights, and choreography by a Strictly judge, plus the show’s resident choreographer, but this isn’t a Strictly show. Had it been, I’d have given it a solid seven, while leaving my ten paddle just out of reach. Second thoughts, make that an eight .
Ultimately, Strictly Ballroom works. It’s a musical that makes sense, looks stunning and gives the audience a warm feeling in their heart as they leave the theatre.
PATRICK MARMION: In John Ajvide Lindqvist s novel about Oskar, a bullied adolescent in suburban 1980s Stockholm who befriends young vampire Eli, after she moves in next door.