Anton Du Beke – Ballroom to Broadway, Royal Concert Hall

If you still had any energy left over from the Nottingham run of Strictly earlier in the week, Anton Du Beke's own stage show was a must for the diary.

Probably the nation's favourite ballroom dancer, Anton could even boast the voice of Strictly, Lance Ellington, among the special guests making this a stunning afternoon of razamatazz and sparkle to relish.

From curtain up we were treated to the sights and sounds from the big names of musical theatre including Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Andrew Lloyd Webber. 

The London Concert Orchestra, conducted by Richard Balcombe, added some genuine class to the show – the city's hottest ticket on a wet and blustery afternoon.

But the weather – and anything else for that matter – was quickly forgotten as we were transported far away to a world of sequins and fancy footwork thanks to the super-smooth steps traced out on stage. 

Anton's ballroom partner Faye Huddleston was accomplished throughout, but there was so much more than dancing, as he also led a couple of stand-up comedy-style sections of the show where we learned the secrets of his celebrity Strictly partners. Then we enjoyed the orchestra take centre-stage and also heard our host team up with Lance Ellington for some wonderful vocal duets. 

West End singing star Summer Strallen, fresh from hits such as Top Hat, Love Never Dies and The Sound of Music to her name, added to the atmosphere. 

Costume, choreography and instantly recognisable tunes played their part for a show which saw us singing along (quietly!) with the stars to the likes of Anything Goes and Begin the Beguine. 

Let's face The Music and Dance, Music of the Night and The Blue Danube Waltz were all perfectly executed for what was undoubtedly a mature audience – but the 3pm start was great news everyone who enjoys Anton Du Beke on TV and wanted to see him in the flesh.