Steps icon Claire Richards will tour the UK this autumn as part of new show ‘Everybody Dance'.
The ultimate dance floor party will invite audiences to a show filled with dancers and vocalists for a night of disco perfection. The intoxicating combination of Claire's powerhouse vocals and a dynamic cocktail of dance styles including salsa, mambo, jazz, hip hop and even rollerskating. The show features hits spanning 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond, from Donna Summer to Dua Lipa, Beyonce, Chic, Chaka Kahn, The Weekend, Whitney, Cher, ABBA, Daft Punk and many more.
Claire said “I'm excited to perform across the UK this Autumn in a brand-new show featuring everyone’s favourite dance and disco classics and modern hits. These iconic songs span the decades, from the 70s until today. I can't wait to see you all glammed up ready for the ultimate night out later this year!”
Creative Director Stuart Glover said “This show celebrates the evolution of dance and disco music with something for all generations to enjoy. We have a multitalented cast lined up and some surprises in store. Claire is a real national treasure and her sensational voice brings this iconic music to life in a new way”
Claire Richards is best-known as one-fifth of Steps, the UK’s most successful mixed sex pop group of all time. With Steps, Claire scored 14 top five singles, 4 number one albums, 21 million record sales, 500 million streams & embarked on 11 sold-out national arena tours.
Outside of Steps, Claire released her first ever solo album ‘My Wildest Dreams’ on Sony UK in 2019 which reached #1 on iTunes and #9 on the official UK chart it also featured three Radio 2 playlisted singles including the hit On My Own. Claire embarked on a sold-out UK tour in support of the album and was the special guest for Celine Dion’s performance at British Summertime, playing to 65,000 people in London’s Hyde Park.
More recently, Claire’s 2023 hit album ‘Euphoria‘ hit #2 on the official UK album chart while hitting #1 on the download, vinyl and independent album chart. Claire performed in Liverpool as the closing act at the Eurovision village on the night of the final and she continues to headline festivals in support of the album, including Mighty Hoopla and Manchester Pride in 2024.
The list of dates is:
Mon 14 Oct 2024 Northampton: Derngate
Tue 15 Oct 2024 Cardiff: Wales Millenium Centre
Wed 16 Oct 2024 Portsmouth: Kings Theatre
Sun 20 Oct 2024 Halifax: Victoria Theatre
Fri 25 Oct 2024 Hull: City Hall
Sun 27 Oct 2024 London: Palladium
Mon 28 Oct 2024 Bournemouth: Pavilion
Tue 29 Oct 2024 Brighton: Centre
Wed 30 Oct 2024 Southend: Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 2 Nov 2024 Nottingham: Royal Concert Hall
Sun 3 Nov 2024 Birmingham: Town Hall
Wed 6 Nov 2024 Salford: The Lowry
Thu 7 Nov 2024 Bath: Forum
Fri 8 Nov 2024 Norwich: Theatre Royal
Mon 11 Nov 2024 Leeds: Grand
Tickets are on sale from 3rd May 2024 from everybodydancelive.co.uk.
