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Strictly star announces festive tour at York Barbican

Anton Du Beke has embraced his favourite time of year and announced his brand-new nationwide Christmas tour.

One of the country’s best-loved entertainers, Anton is returning with his show, Christmas with Anton & Friends, after last year’s hugely successful run, which included a sold-out show at York Barbican.

A self-confessed Christmas enthusiast, Anton will be joined by singer Lance Ellington, a live band, and a company of dancers for an evening of song, dance and festive cheer. The show will feature Anton’s favourite Christmas classics, a big sing-along, and a spectacular medley to close the night.

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York Barbican. Photograph: Richard McDougall

The tour opens in Truro on 20 November, before visiting Harrogate on 1 December and York Barbican on 21 December, as well as 18 other towns and cities across the UK.

Anton announced the tour in a light-hearted video joined by his children, George and Henrietta, filmed poolside while wearing reindeer antlers and singing Christmas songs.

Anton said: “As the song says, ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.’ You can’t start talking about Christmas too early in my opinion. The children, Hannah and I absolutely love it. Nothing compares to it, it’s the best time of the year.”

“I loved doing the shows so much last year – they were simply magical – so I genuinely can’t wait to get on the road and do it all again,” he added.

Tickets are on sale now, so don’t miss this chance to see the King of the Ballroom live this Christmas.

To purchase your tickets, click here.