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Strictly’s Oti Mabuse has announced a new tour after previously hitting out at negative attitudes towards women in showbusiness.
The South African-born professional dancer, 34, is set to bring her Viva Carnival Tour to theatres across the UK next year.
The tour will kick off in Sheffield on 12 June 2025 and take in dates in Gateshead, Norwich, Manchester, Blackpool and Guildford, Birmingham and Guildford before concluding at in London at the Adelphi Theatre on June 24.
According to a press release, fans can expect to see everything “from the Sambas of Brazilian Carnival to the Tangos of Argentina’s Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia, the dance scene at England’s own Glastonbury Festival and the swing of the Jazz Fest in New Orleans”.
Speaking about her latest venture, Mabuse said: “I’m so excited to bring Viva Carnival to the stage! Performing on stage is something I feel so passionately about and have missed so much. Dance has the power to bring people together and I can’t wait to party with everyone.”
Tickets go on presale today online, with general tickets on sale at 10am on Thursday.
It comes after Mabusi lent her support last month to fellow Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova, who also announced a tour.
Taking to social media, Mabsui hit out at misogyny within the industry and applauded the Ukrainian for her “brave” move of going against the grain.
Alongside a picture of a flyer for Bychkova’s tour, she penned: "Women in our business are often told they are bad for business. That they don't sell out tours. They are not funny, women won't pay to see other women dance. We aren't marketable, they don't have big personalities.”
"I call [poo emoji] and I hope you all agree. Going out on your own and trying your hardest to do it is the bravest and hardest steps you can think of but we do it anyway as moms, sisters, friends and sister hood.”
Mabusi concluded her post by encouraging her friends and followers to show their own support for Bychkova by buying tickets to her live dates.
She added: "Congratulations @nadiyabychkova so proud of you. I hope you all go out and buy as many tickets as possible and support our girls who are trying to break the chain.”
