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Flashdance Set for the West End?

Flashdance the Musical looks set to open in the West End this autumn, with the Shaftesbury or Piccadilly theatres linked as venues. The show’s official website promises ‘sparks will fly as the musical explodes onto the stage from September 2010’.

The musical, adapted from the 1983 film Flashdance, opened in Plymouth in 2008, before embarking on a national tour. With choreography by Arlene Phillips; the show stars Bernie Nolan, Noel Sullivan and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt. The production has proved a huge hit at regional theatres and won rave reviews for its cast and creative team. 

Remember the ‘80s?

The decade of shoulder pads, legwarmers and cheesy pop music also gave us some memorable ‘feel good’ films. Who can forget Dirty Dancing, Fame or the fantastic Footloose?!

Flashdance tells the story of 18 year old steel welder Alex, who dreams of attending a prestigious dance school.  With no formal training the odds are against her, but Alex has the passion to make the improbable happen. The film featured songs that became instant classics, including ‘Flashdance… What a Feeling’ which went on to win an Academy Award.

Dirty Dancing on Stage

Flashdance the Muiscal will surely be hoping to capture some of Dirty Dancing’s success. The show premiered at the Aldwych Theatre in October 2006 with the highest advance ticket sales in West End history. Before the doors had even opened the show had sold out the first six months of its run!



The story of shy teenager Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman coming of age with dance instructor Johnny Castle features songs including ‘(I've Had) The Time of My Life' and ‘Be My Baby’. Last year a poll by the Cinema Advertising Association named Dirty Dancing the UK's Number One film of all time. Recreated almost scene by scene, the stage show recaptures the magic of the screen.

Dirty Dancing Tickets/Breaks

Posted by Ben on Tuesday 23rd February 2010 at 2:34PM

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