Strictly star Pasha Kovalev announces "thrilling" career move

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Strictly star Pasha announces next career movePaul Morrissey Ltd
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Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Pasha Kovalev has announced a "thrilling" new career move.

The dancer, who left Strictly in 2019, is leading the cast of new musical La Bamba! which will open this August.

Pasha will begin his run with the musical at Curve in Leicester on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, before the show heads to London’s Peacock Theatre for a limited season on Tuesday, August 22 until Saturday, September 2.

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La Bamba!, which was choreographed by fellow Strictly pro Graziano Di Prima, will then embark on a UK tour until the end of November.

In a statement, the dancer said: "I'm thrilled to be joining the cast of La Bamba!, an upcoming musical production. This highly anticipated musical will be showcased across numerous venues in the UK, including the prestigious West End in London.

"I am so exited to be performing the exquisite choreography crafted by Graziano and Erica [Da Silva] and can't wait to embark on this thrilling journey."

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The show's synopsis reads: "Inspired by the unbelievable life and legacy of Rock ‘n’ Roll legend Ritchie Valens, and featuring some of the most iconic songs of all time, La Bamba! is a jaw-dropping new musical that mixes Latin, R & B and timeless rock and pop to tell the ultimate feel-good story of a young girl with a big voice, big dreams, and an even bigger heart.

"A story of passion and pride and the discovery that every journey starts with that first step."

Tickets for La Bamba! are on sale now, with further casting soon to be announced.

Dates for La Bamba! are as follows:

  • August 1 - 5, Curve, Leicester

  • August 8 - 12, Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe

  • August 22 - September 2, Peacock Theatre, London

  • September 26 - 30, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

  • October 10 - 15, New Theatre, Cardiff

  • October 24 - 28, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon

  • October 31 – November 4, The Orchard Theatre, Dartford

  • November 21 - 25, Grand Theatre, Blackpool

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