ANTON Du Beke and Erin Boag have announced a thrilling new production, Just gotta dance, as the nation’s favourite ballroom couple take to the road for an extensive tour in 2016.

They will appear at Southampton Mayflower Theatre on Sunday January 24 for a 5pm show. There are also dates in Basingstoke and Bournemouth.

Called Just gotta dance the show will feature sensational choreography, stunning costumes and wonderful music presented by Anton and Erin in a performance which seamlessly exemplifies their standing as the King and Queen of the ballroom. They will be joined on stage by brilliant star vocalist Lance Ellington, six world-class Ensemble Dancers and the 25-piece London Concert Orchestra conducted by Richard Balcombe. The exhilarating programme will include timeless classics such as Fever, New York, New York, Night And Day, Too Darn Hot, Downtown, Jealousy, Bye Bye Blackbird and Lullaby On Broadway. The event will also feature a very popular ‘Q and A’ section providing some amusing audience interaction.

Commenting on the new show, Anton Du Beke said, ‘Erin and I can’t wait to be out on tour again. We love to perform and are also looking forward to some lively banter with the audience - these are always fun occasions.’

Tickets: Mayflower Theatre 02380 711811. Thursday January 11 7.45pm Basingstoke The Anvil 01256 844 244. Saturday January 13 3.00 & 7.30pm Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre 0844 576 3000 - Calls will cost 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s access charge.