Strictly Come Dancing stars to open Christmas by the Sea in Blackpool

Blackpool gets ready for the festive season with Strictly spectacular

Strictly Come Dancing stars Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice are to open a spectacular new Christmas show in Blackpool. Christmas by the Sea will run at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom from November 19 to December 30.

Festive feast of dance, music and magic

The show will feature a cast of over 20 dancers and singers, as well as a live orchestra. It will include all the festive favourites, such as Jingle Bells, Winter Wonderland and Silent Night. There will also be some new songs and dances created especially for the show.

The show's producers, Cuffe and Taylor, said: "We are delighted to be bringing Christmas by the Sea to Blackpool. It is a truly spectacular show that will get everyone into the festive spirit. We can't wait to see the audience's faces when they see Anton and Giovanni perform together on stage."

Tickets for Christmas by the Sea are on sale now.