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Top Hat Set for Salford

Tom Chambers and Summer Strallen star in Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers legendary Hollywood hit of the 1930s. Often cited as one of the greatest dance musicals of all time, Top Hat comes to the stage for the first time ever featuring a 70-strong company of actors, dancers and musicians.

Chambers (Strictly Come Dancing 2009 winner, Holby City heartthrob) plays Jerry Travers, the famous American headliner who arrives in London to appear in his first West End Show.

Travers meets the irresistible Dale Tremont, the girl of his dreams, played by Summer Strallen (double Olivier Award nominee, Love Never Dies, The Boy Friend) and follows her across Europe in an attempt to win her heart with his wonderful song and dance routines.

Irving Berlin’s celebrated score features such classics as “Cheek to Cheek”, “Let’s Face The Music And Dance”, “Isn’t It A Lovely Day To Be Caught In The Rain” and “Top Hat, White Tie And Tails”.

Top Hat runs at the Lowry from 27 September – 8 October.