'Come Dancing' Theatre Royal E15

There is a great new show now running over in Staratford E15 called 'Come Dancing' written by Ray Davis (The Kinks).
A brilliant evening of nostalgia set in the old dance halls of London back in the 50s. Its set in the famous Ilford Palais Dance Hall and is full of gritty, lovable characters and great music that really captures the spirit of East London just after World War II.
Last nights opening night audience lapped it up and it looks like its set for a good run. There are very few theatres in the UK that have such a unique atmosphere as the Theatre Royal and it has a strong history of transferring shows into town, 'Five Guys Named Mo' being the most notable, and if a small theatre had a few months free there's no reason why this wouldn't be huge in the West End.
It's initial run is until Oct 11th but an extension is now almost certain until Oct 24th

Updated On: 9/25/08 at 05:21 AM

Pic- The Ilford Palais Dance Hall.
Only recently demolished after falling into dreadful disrepair. Another piece of London history gone forever.
'Come Dancing' -I'm so pleased this great show has had the reviews its had. Its a fun show that is just so infectious you cant but have a great time.
The reviews have all stated that it has a few rough edges before it could contemplate a West End season. It's this rough edge that appeals so much because the Theatre Royal has always had that daring feel around it ever since Joan Littlewood was director there back in the 50s and 60s.
I think this show will reappear next year and get seen by a lot more people.
A great night out!