A new show directed by a Strictly judge is coming to Norwich on its premiere tour.

Now That’s What I Call A Musical will be directed and choreographed by Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood and penned by Pippa Evans, an award-winning comedian and Showstoppers star.

The plot follows two school friends in 1989 and at their dreaded school reunion 20 years later.

The musical is full of numbers based on the recurring Now That's What I Call Music albums, featuring tracks from Whitney Houston, Wham!, Blondie, Tears For Fears and Spandau Ballet.

Jamii Layton, managing director of Now That’s What I Call Music, explained: “Now That’s What I Call Music will be 40 years old in November, and with our albums having become such an integral part of the soundtrack of people’s lives over that time, it is thrilling for the brand to be headlining such a warm and fun-packed show. 

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“This is a beautiful and funny story about two schoolgirls navigating life through their shared love of music.

"Pippa has written a script that takes you right back to sharing your walkman headphones with your best friend, escaping the boring day-to-day and dancing like nobody is watching.

“Our show is packed full of the biggest hits of the era and I cannot wait to get started and you will love it.”

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The production opens on September 6, 2024, at Aylesbury's Waterside Theatre before commencing on a major tour of the UK and Ireland.

The dates for the Norwich show are yet to be confirmed but tickets to some venues go on sale next week.