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Steps in time with Flavia & Vincent show is inspired by the likes of As Tony and Sadie’s burgeon- MK THEATRE Fred Astaire and Ginger Rog- ing romance develops, a plot ers, and Gene Kelly and Cyd to frame Tony for Bobby’s mur- By Georgina Butler Charisse. der comes to light. [email protected] Glamorous costumes, iconic Can the lovers use their flaw- musical numbers and breath- less footwork and spellbind- Prepare to be swept off your taking dancing will effortless- ing choreography to Tango feet when sensational dance ly transport you back to Los and Quickstep their way out Angeles in the 1940s for this of trouble and into each oth- duo Vincent Simone and Flavia classic love story and vintage er’s arms? Cacace return to Milton Key- whodunit rolled into one. The show is packed full of nes Theatre with their smash- The narrative sees some cun- witty wise-guy one-liners, hit show Dance ‘Til Dawn. ningly clichéd characters playful comedy moments, caught up in a murder inves- some splendid signing and, of After stealing hearts on the tigation. course, lots of dancing. BBC’s Strictly Come Danc- Behind the scenes of a Hol- Vincent and Flavia may be ing, Vincent and Flavia daz- lywood movie company, best known for their intense- zled dance fans nationwide in matinee idol Bobby Burns is ly passionate Argentine Tango FLAVIA AND VINCENT: Captivating 2010 when they sashayed away murdered. routines but Dance ‘Til Dawn from the confines of the ball- Admittedly, he had been ask- promises a smorgasbord of room and into theatres with ing for trouble by cheating on exciting ballroom and Latin their first stage show, Mid- beautiful starlet Sadie Strauss styles – this captivating couple night Tango. (Flavia) with a shady gang- are set to dance the night away. The former world champions ster’s girlfriend. have been dancing together Meanwhile, handsome rising Dance ‘Til Dawn returns to Oi! Oi! The Blocks are back for 20 years. star Tony DeLuca (Vincent) MK Theatre from Monday Unsurprisingly, their irresist- has had his eye on Sadie for a until Saturday April 18. the same evening. Tickets to see The Shires, the ible partnership and sizzling while and is coming to realise Call the Box Office on 0844 THE STABLES There are Jazz Matters afoot record breaking duo from signature Argentine Tango that she is the girl for him. 871 7652. on Sunday morning, and Beds and Herts who went proved to be a recipe for on- Fiery, emotionally charged leading British double bass- Top 10 last month with their stage success. compositions are a given ist Arnie Somogyi will be debut release, are all A triumphant tour of region- with fret-feeler Aynsley introducing his favourite re- sold-out. al theatres and a spectacular Lister, who returns to The cordings by bassist Charlie We know there are an awful stint in the West End got the Stables this evening. Mingus. lot of ticketless people who pair hooked on the buzz of -based rock with plenty There’s a connection be- wanted in for this show, so theatre. of bite tickle your interest? tween Mingus and Arnie’s we’ll move swiftly on and try They further thrilled audienc- Then this is the gig for you, father, too. not to cause any more upset. es last year with slickly-chore- so go on – cut loose and enjoy. If you want to know what it is, OnTuesday night, prog rock ographed production number After all, it’s nearly the week- pop along at 11.30am when all pioneers Renaissance show two – Dance Til Dawn. end. will be revealed. up, and while they do their It’s an affectionate spoof of Feast of Fiddles are up to- Now, here’s a real reason to thing in the JimMarshall the girl-meets-boy roman- morrow night, but that’s all be cheerful – The Blockheads Auditorium, Stage 2 will be tic comedies which typified sold-out. are back on Sunday night. owned by Malinky vocalist the golden age of Hollywood. Still, there is still a treat wait- The Blocks are one of the few and cellist, Fiona Hunter, Combining musical theatre, ing for some of you – Megan bands that we could watch who steps out with bandmate a plethora of dance genres, Henwood is live on Stage 2. every night of the week and Mike Vass. romance and comedy, the She will treat listeners to ma- never be bored by. Get strung along on Wednes-

terial from her debut album, Ian Dury’s cohorts in sound day with 4 Parts Guitar – in- 2011’s Making Waves, and the – now fronted by the late cluding Giltrap, Etheridge, newbie Head Heart Hand. Dury’s pal Derek ‘The Draw’ Carroll and Burley. Megan’s folk meets a dark Hussey – are as engaging A little of what you fancy is but youthful slant puts her today as they were back in a good thing, so go get some. Kramer vs. Solid Sixties Show nicely in the ‘nu-folk revival’ 1997 when the seminal New Call the box office on 01908 bracket. Boots and Panties album first 280800 or visit www.stables. IN CONCERT leased a new CD, his first new making!” he said. Jimmy Webb arrives on Sat- caused a stir. org studio album to hit the shelves Billy shared management urday, a fella responsible for The Solid Silver Sixties Show in three decades, it is called I with the man responsible for writing one of the greatest tour bus pulls up at MK Thea- Won the Fight. taking The Beatles to global tracks of all time, and you tre on Sunday. “I’d say it’s been 50 years in the success, the late Brian Ep- don’t need to take our word Billy J Kramer, the man be- stein, and it was John Lennon for that – Wichita Lineman is hind chart hits including Do who suggested Billy add the ‘J’ renowned as a classic. You Want to Know a Secret, to his name. His influence has extended to Bad to Me and Little Chil- He still keeps in touch with many an A-lister – from Billy dren, will be joined on the bill pals from the era: “I sent Paul Joel and John Mayer to Keith by Chris Farlowe, The Mer- McCartney one of the new Urban and Rumer. seybeats, original Searchers tracks, To Liverpool with Love, Half a century since enjoying vocalist Mike Pender and the and he said it really captured his first hit, and he remains a new Amen Corner. the period. trailblazer among songwrit- “I’m delighted to be coming “To be headlining the 30th ers. back to the UK with my band year of the Solid Silver 60s, A night of and stories The Rising,” Billy said. which is also my 50th year in to thrill and amuse. “Having been touring in the the business is a real privi- Stand-up comedian Andrew US for quite a while, we have lege,” he added. Lawrence has sold out his become like family,” he said. Billy J Kramer To booktickets visit www.at- show Reasons to Kill Your- INFLUENTIAL: Jimmy Webb In recent times Billy has re- gtickets.com/miltonkeynes self, happening on Stage 2