Prepare for a hefty dose of glitter, glitz and glamour as the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour comes hot-footing it to Newcastle.
The annual tour, much loved by fans of the BBC hit show, is back on the road following its cancellation last year due to the pandemic and it's guaranteed to deliver plenty cheer on these dark winter nights.
It is bringing Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice - winners of the 2021 series - and their fellow contestants to the Utilita Arena on Thursday for the first of three sparkling shows, with both a matinee then an evening show to follow on Friday.
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Thousands of Strictly fans will be treated to another slick dance showcase as the likes of partners John and Johannes; Rhys and Nancy, Tilly and Nikita and Sara and Aljaz take to the floor.
Also joining the action will be some familiar faces from 2020 - Max George and his pro partner Katya Jones plus Maisie Smith paired up with Kai Widdrington. Then the audience members get to vote on who will win that coveted Glitterball Trophy.
For those eager to take their seats in Newcastle for Strictly Come Dancing The Live Arena Tour during its January 27-28 run, here are the details to note.
What time does the show start and finish?
Thursday's performance
Doors open - 6pm
Show start - 7.30pm
Interval - 8.35pm
Show end - 10pm
Friday's matinee performance
Doors - 1pm
Show start - 2:30pm
Interval - 3.35pm
Show end - 5pm
Friday's evening performance
Doors - 6pm
Show start - 7.30pm
Interval - 8.35pm
Show end - 10pm
Do I need a Covid pass?
There has been a change to the Covid-safety regulations earlier outlined by the Arena as the Government's Covid pass rules alter this Thursday, January 27.
It now points out that Covid passes and proof of vaccine status are no longer legally required.
Of course anyone who tests positive for Covid or who is required to self-isolate must not attend an event. Information about this is on the Government website here.
What about facemasks?
Facemasks are no longer a legal requirement either from January 27, although they are still being recommended in certain situations.
The Government's advice is that face masks should be worn in crowded and indoor spaces where people may come into contact with others who they do not normally meet.
Are there tickets still available?
Strictly fans without a ticket for the Newcastle run are in luck as there is still availability for Thursday's show - see here - as well as Friday's matinee, see here, and Friday's evening show here. Tickets are priced from £41.10. VIP packages are also available.
And for those who can't get enough of Strictly, there's a Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals Tour also heading to the Arena on May 5.
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