Singer-Songwriter Leo Ihenacho, former member of the multi-platinum selling UK group The Streets, is to lead the cast of Dancing in the Streets.
Leo (aka Leo The Lion) was also one of the most memorable singers on this year’s series of The Voice. Picked by pop princess Kylie Minogue in the blind auditions – she declared him “one of my favourite singers”, fellow judge Will i am described him as a “freakin’ incredible singer”.
Dancing in the Streets, with a full supporting company of singers, dancers and the ‘Dancing In The Streets’ band, is the original and the best critically acclaimed celebration of Motown’s greatest hits. Earning rave reviews in its West End season, it now sets out on a 37-date UK tour starting at the Hawth, Crawley on Wednesday 8th October.
Leo will act as the show’s host and will be singing chart-topping hits made famous by Edwin Starr, The Four Tops, The Temptations and Marvin Gaye. He said: “I grew up loving the sound of Motown. So many famous artists forged their career at the label and the hits that came from that tiny recording studio in Detroit have stood the test of time and remain classics to this day. I feel honoured to be singing some of the greatest songs ever written by a group of truly legendary artists”
In Dancing in the Streets you experience the energy and electricity of the motor city in a stunning production packed with hit after hit…all killer, no filler! The talented cast and band will bring to life the infectious, melodic, foot-tapping songs with a touch of soul and style guaranteed to have you signing along and dancing in the aisles. Expect your favourite songs made famous by THE FOUR TOPS, THE TEMPTATIONS, STEVIE WONDER, MARVIN GAYE, LIONEL RICHIE, THE SUPREMES, SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES, MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS and many more.
As a prominent member of The Streets, Leo contributed to the number one selling albums A Grand Don’t Come for Free and The Hardest Way to Make an Easy Living which culminated in a BRIT Awards appearance in 2006 alongside Mike Skinner. The group performed all around the globe, as well as headlining V Festival and Reading Festival. During the summer of 2012 he embarked on a marathon 24 gigs in 24 hours all over London to raise money for charity. Leo is currently working on his second album, which will be released in 2015.
Dancing In The Streets 2014 Tour Dates
CRAWLEY – The Hawth
Wednesday 8 October at 7.30pm
SWINDON – Wyvern
Thursday 9 October at 7.30pm
POOLE – The Lighthouse
Friday 10 October at 7.30pm
BUXTON – Opera House
Saturday 11 October at 7.30pm
RICHMOND – Richmond Theatre
Sunday 12 October at 7.30pm
LEICESTER – De Montford Hall
Wednesday 15 October at 7.30pm
IPSWICH – Regent Theatre
Thursday 16 October at 7.30pm
MILTON KEYNES – Milton Keynes Theatre
Friday 17 October at 7.30pm
HIGH WYCOMBE – Swan Theatre
Sunday 19 October at 7.30pm
SHEFFIELD – City Hall
Wednesday 22 October – at 7.30pm
NORTHAMPTON – Royal and Derngate
Thursday 23 October at 7.30pm
BRADFORD – St George’s Hall
Friday 24 October at 7.30pm
SCUNTHORPE – Baths Hall
Saturday 25 October at 7.30pm
WIMBLEDON – New Wimbledon Theatre
Sunday 26 October at 7.30pm
CARDIFF – Wales Millennium Centre
Wednesday 29 October at 7.30pm
STOKE ON TRENT – Victoria Hall
Thursday 30 October at 7.30pm
RHYL – Pavilion Theatre
Thursday 30 October at 7.30pm
BLACKPOOL – Grand Theatre
Saturday 1 November at 7.30pm
WOKING – New Victoria Theatre
Sunday 2 November at 7.30pm
PORTSMOUTH – King’s Theatre
Wednesday 5 November at 7.30pm
EASTBOURNE – Congress Theatre
Thursday 6 November at 7.30pm
TORQUAY – Princess Theatre
Friday 7 November at 7.30pm
BASINGSTOKE – The Anvil
Saturday 8 November at 7.45pm
DARTFORD – Orchard Theatre
Sunday 9 November
DUNSTABLE – Grove Theatre
Wednesday 12 November at 7.30pm
LIVERPOOL – Empire Theatre
Thu 13 – Sat 15 November at 7.30pm
BIRMINGHAM – Alexandra Theatre
Sunday 16 November at 7.30pm
YORK – Grand Opera House
Tuesday 18 November at 7.30pm
BRIGHTON – Theatre Royal
Wednesday 19 November at 7.30pm
SOUTHEND – Cliff’s Pavilion
Thursday 20 November at 8pm
CROYDON – Fairfield Hall
Friday 21 November at 7.30pm
READING – Hexagon Theatre
Saturday 22 November at 8pm
ST ALBANS – Alban Arena
Sundav 23 November at 7.30pm
MANCHESTER – Palace Theatre
Wednesday 26 November
at 7.30pm
ABERDEEEN – Music Hall
Thursday 27 November at 7.30pm
DUNFERMLINE – Alhambra
Friday 28 November at 7.30pm
DUNDEE – Caird Hall
Saturday 29 November at 7.30pm
Wednesday 10th September 2014
