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   2024 TOUR DATES 

London Palladium, LONDON

Wales Millennium Centre, CARDIFF

07 - 08 MAY

Marlowe Theatre, CANTERBURY

Opera House, MANCHESTER

Regent Theatre, IPSWICH

Cliffs Pavilion, SOUTHEND ON SEA

Theatre Royal, NOR WICH

15 - 16 MAY

Curve, LEICESTER

Opera House, BLACKPOOL

Theatre Royal, NEWCASTLE

MK Theatre, MILTON KEYNES

23 - 24 MAY

Alexandra Theatre, BIRMINGHAM

Venue Cymru, LLANDUDNO

Regent Theatre, STOKE ON TRENT

Theatre Royal, BRIGHTON

Wyvern Theatre, SWINDON

Forum, BATH

Empire Theatre, LIVERPOOL

Johannes Radebe to Tour in 2024 with New Show HOUSE OF JOJO

Venues will include London Palladium and Edinburgh Playhouse

TV dance sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe is thrilled to be presenting a brand-new production  Johannes Radebe:  House Of Jojo , following the phenomenal success of his first two sell-out UK and Ireland tours.  Johannes Radebe:  House Of Jojo  will open on 29 March 2024 and run through to 2 June 2024, performing across the UK and will play a special performance at the London Palladium for the first time on 4 May 2024.

Join Johannes Radebe and a host of eclectic characters in this brand-new theatrical celebration jam-packed with roof-raising music, dazzling costumes and of course, world class dance. 

The doors to the  House Of Jojo  are open – and you are invited.

Johannes said, “Give the people what they want and need. Swirl, sip and knock it back. It’s palatable, rich in taste and flavour. Served by yours truly... you're all invited down glamour street. Kindly RSVP to LOVE. Leave all your expectations at the door and welcome to the  House Of Jojo  !”

Born in the township Zamdela Sasolburg, South Africa, Johannes Radebe started dancing when he was seven.  He was fascinated by the discipline and the glamour of Ballroom and Latin.  Over the next 13 years, Johannes competed in local competitions, climbing up the Latin ranks with top honours, and eventually adding Ballroom and other dance styles, such as African Contemporary and Jazz. He became a finalist at national dance competitions and received an invitation to compete internationally in St Petersburg, Russia.

At the age of 21, Johannes left South Africa to work on the internationally renowned Italian cruise liner Costa.  Persistence and experience saw this young, vibrant South African given more responsibilities including choreographing, teaching new dancers, and then eventually being promoted to Dance Captain.  In 2018, he was invited to join the debut season of the international hit show,  Dancing With The Stars , in South Africa.  

Johannes toured the world in the international dance show  Burn The Floor  before being headhunted by  Strictly Come Dancing .  He moved to the UK to dance on the flagship BBC show.  In his second series, he was partnered with Catherine Tyldesley and danced the first same-sex routine with fellow  Strictly  star  Graziano Di Prima .  In 2021, he and his celebrity partner, John Waite, made history by being the first all-male partnership to compete on the show. The pair made it to the final and recently won the British LGBT Award for Media Moment of the Year. In 2022, he was partnered with comedian and actress Ellie Taylor. Johannes will return to the ballroom for his sixth series in September. His first book  Jojo: Finally Home  will publish on 7 September 2023.

2024 TOUR SCHEDULE

29 March    High Wycombe Swan Theatre 

30 March    Oxford New Theatre

4 – 6 April    Cheltenham Everyman 

7 April    Southampton Mayflower Theatre  

8 April     Truro Hall For Cornwall  

11 April     Bridlington Spa  

12 April     Stockton Globe 

13 April     Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

15 April     Bristol The Hippodrome    

18 April     Aylesbury Waterside Theatre    

19 April     Guildford G Live  

20 April     Glasgow SEC Armadillo 

21 April     Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre    

24 April     Dartford Orchard Theatre

25 April    York Grand Opera House

26 April     Carlisle Sands Centre    

27 April    Sheffield City Hall    

29 April – 1 May     Belfast Grand Opera House  

4 May     The London Palladium    

5 May     Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre               

7 – 8 May     Canterbury Marlowe Theatre  

9 May    Manchester Opera House      

10 May    Ipswich Regent Theatre

11 May    Southend Cliffs Pavilion   

12 May     Norwich Theatre Royal    

15 – 16 May     Leicester Curve    

17 May    Blackpool Opera House     

19 May      Newcastle Theatre Royal    

22 May     Milton Keynes Theatre 

23 – 24 May     Birmingham The Alexandra                                        

25 May     Llandudno Venue Cymru   

26 May     Stoke Regent Theatre       

29 – 30 May     Brighton Theatre Royal        

31 May     Swindon Wyvern Theatre    

1 June     Bath Forum    

2 June     Liverpool Empire Theatre         

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Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe has responded to speculation he is planning to quit ahead of his musical debut in Kinky Boots .

The 37-year-old South African-born professional dancer joined the BBC dance competition in 2018 and quickly became a fan favourite.

Last month it was announced that he had landed his “dream” role starring as drag queen Lola in the 2025 UK tour of Cyndi Lauper musical Kinky Boots, leading many to fear his days on Strictly were numbered.

Addressing the issue on stage at the London Palladium during his own theatrical dance show House of JoJo on Saturday night, not only did he say he is staying put, he’s eyeing Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood’s job as a backup plan.

“Strictly Come Dancing is a great show. If you’re not watching it on Saturday, what are you doing?” he told the cheering audience.

“I will do Strictly Come Dancing for as long as my bones will allow,” he continued to rapturous applause, adding: “And then I will go for Craig’s job”.

House of JoJo, which by his own admission was “as camp as Christmas”, saw Radebe strut his charismatic stuff in an array of colourful and fabulous costumes while supported by a company of high energy dancers and roof-raising singers.

He was also joined on the night by retired tennis player Anabel Croft, 57, whom he was partnered with during last year’s Strictly and finished as a semi-finalist.

Radebe gave a heart-felt thanks to Croft for “saving him” at a time “when I was questioning myself”.

He also thanked members of the former athlete’s family, including her mother, who were also in attendance.

A number of Radebe’s Strictly co-stars past and present were in attendance to show their support, including professional dancers Kai Widdrington and Pasha Kovalev, who was joined by his wife and one-time contestant Rachel Riley.

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Other Strictly alum included Ranvir Singh, AJ Odudu and Krishnan Guru-Murthy. Additional star power came in the form of chat show host and UK Eurovision commentator Graham Norton.

The show moves to Cardiff this evening before taking in Canerbury, then Manchester, Ipswich, Southend On Sea, Norwich, Leicester, Blackpool, Newcastle, Milton Keynes, Birming, Llandudno, Stoke On Trent, Brighton, Swindon, Bath and concluding in Liverpool on June 2.

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News: Full Cast Announced For Johannes Radebe’s UK Tour House Of Jojo

Johannes Radebe is thrilled to announce the full cast for the brand-new production Johannes Radebe: House of Jojo . TV dance sensation and international champion’s first two sell out UK and Ireland tours were a phenomenal success, so this brand-new theatrical celebration is set to follow suit, with roof-raising music, dazzling costumes and of course world class dance.

The tour will open on the 29th March 2024 and run through to the 2nd June 2024, performing across the UK and playing two special performances with special guest star and Strictly Come Dancing 2023 semi-finalist Annabel Croft at the London Palladium on the 4th May 2024.

The cast of House of Jojo will include dancers Ann Chircop Beck , Shali Bordoni , Kieran Curtin , Jack Dargan , Lowri Evans , Kofi Aidoo-Appiah , Erica Martinelli , Ebby Sama , Charles Tatman and Elle Taylor . Also joining the cast are singers Anthonia Edwards ( 2022 winner of The Voice UK ) & Dalton Harris ( 2018 winner of The X Factor ).

Johannes said “ I’m over the moon with the cast I have joining me on tour with House of Jojo over the coming months. We’ve found an exceptional array of dancers and I know Antonia and Dalton will deliver outstanding vocals. I’m also so excited to announce that my darling Annabel will be my special guest at The London Palladium. Another chance to hold this angel in my arms and at a theatre I’ve been dreaming of performing in since I first started my solo tour a few years ago. “

The doors to the House of Jojo are open – and you are invited.

Born in the township Zamdela Sasolburg, South Africa, Johannes Radebe started dancing when he was seven.  He was fascinated by the discipline and the glamour of Ballroom and Latin.  Over the next 13 years, Johannes competed in local competitions, climbing up the Latin ranks with top honours, and eventually adding Ballroom and other dance styles, such as African Contemporary and Jazz. He became a finalist at national dance competitions and received an invitation to compete internationally in St Petersburg, Russia.

At the age of 21, Johannes left South Africa to work on the internationally renowned Italian cruise liner Costa.  Persistence and experience saw this young, vibrant South African given more responsibilities including choreographing, teaching new dancers, and then eventually being promoted to Dance Captain.  In 2018, he was invited to join the debut season of the international hit show, Dancing With The Stars, in South Africa.

Johannes toured the world in the international dance show Burn The Floor before being headhunted by Strictly Come Dancing.  He moved to the UK to dance on the flagship BBC show.  In his second series, he was partnered with Catherine Tyldesley and danced the first same-sex routine with fellow Strictly star Graziano Di Prima.  In 2020 he danced with actress Caroline Quentin and in 2021, he and his celebrity partner, John Waite, made history by being the first all-male partnership to compete on the show. The pair made it to the final and recently won the British LGBT Award for Media Moment of the Year. In 2022, he was partnered with comedian and actress Ellie Taylor, and made it to the semi-finals in the sixth series with partner Annabel Croft in 2023. His first book Jojo: Finally Home was published on 7 September 2023 and became a Sunday Times best-seller. It was recently announced that South African film company Arrested Industries run by Anthony Kimble, and Oscar nominated Helena Spring Films, have optioned Jojo: Finally Home for a film, with further details to come.

The UK Tour of Johannes Radebe: House of JoJo is presented by ROYO.

  2024 Tour Schedule

29 March: High Wycombe Swan Theatre

30 March: Oxford New Theatre

31 March: Leeds Grand Theatre

4 – 6 April: Cheltenham Everyman

7 April: Southampton Mayflower Theatre

8 April: Truro Hall For Cornwall

11 April: Bridlington Spa

12 April: Stockton Globe

13 April: Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

15 April: Bristol The Hippodrome

18 April: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

19 April: Guildford G Live

20 April: Glasgow SEC Armadillo

21 April: Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

24 April: Dartford Orchard West

25 April: York Grand Opera House

26 April: Hull City Hall

27 April: Sheffield City Hall

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5 May: Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre

7 – 8 May: Canterbury Marlowe Theatre

9 May: Manchester Opera House

10 May: Ipswich Regent Theatre

11 May: Southend Cliffs Pavilion

12 May: Norwich Theatre Royal

15 – 16 May: Leicester Curve

17 May: Blackpool Opera House

19 May: Newcastle Theatre Royal

22 May: Milton Keynes Theatre

23 – 24 May: Birmingham The Alexandra

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26 May: Stoke Regent Theatre

29 – 30 May: Brighton Theatre Royal

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House of JoJo

Johannes Radebe to tour the UK in 2024 with new show HOUSE OF JOJO

TV dance sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe is presenting a brand-new production Johannes Radebe: HOUSE OF JOJO, following the phenomenal success of his first two sell-out UK and Ireland tours. Johannes Radebe: HOUSE OF JOJO will open on 29 March 2024 and run through to 2 June 2024, performing across the UK and will play a special performance at the London Palladium for the first time on 4 May 2024.

Join Johannes Radebe and a host of eclectic characters in this brand-new theatrical celebration jam-packed with roof-raising music, dazzling costumes and of course, world class dance.

The doors to the HOUSE OF JOJO are open – and you are invited.

Johannes said, “Give the people what they want and need. Swirl, sip and knock it back. It’s palatable, rich in taste and flavour. Served by yours truly… you’re all invited down glamour street. Kindly RSVP to LOVE. Leave all your expectations at the door and welcome to the HOUSE OF JOJO!”

Born in the township Zamdela Sasolburg, South Africa, Johannes Radebe started dancing when he was seven.  He was fascinated by the discipline and the glamour of Ballroom and Latin.  Over the next 13 years, Johannes competed in local competitions, climbing up the Latin ranks with top honours, and eventually adding Ballroom and other dance styles, such as African Contemporary and Jazz. He became a finalist at national dance competitions and received an invitation to compete internationally in St Petersburg, Russia.

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At the age of 21, Johannes left South Africa to work on the internationally renowned Italian cruise liner Costa.  Persistence and experience saw this young, vibrant South African given more responsibilities including choreographing, teaching new dancers, and then eventually being promoted to Dance Captain.  In 2018, he was invited to join the debut season of the international hit show,  Dancing With The Stars , in South Africa.

Johannes toured the world in the international dance show Burn The Floor  before being headhunted by  Strictly Come Dancing .  He moved to the UK to dance on the flagship BBC show.  In his second series, he was partnered with Catherine Tyldesley and danced the first same-sex routine with fellow  Strictly  star Graziano Di Prima.  In 2021, he and his celebrity partner, John Waite, made history by being the first all-male partnership to compete on the show. The pair made it to the final and recently won the British LGBT Award for Media Moment of the Year. In 2022, he was partnered with comedian and actress Ellie Taylor. Johannes will return to the ballroom for his sixth series in September. His first book  Jojo: Finally Home  will publish on 7 September 2023.

The UK Tour of Johannes Radebe: House of JoJo is presented by ROYO. Full listings can be found here.

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Full Cast Announced for Johannes Radebe’s HOUSE OF JOJO

TV dance sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe is thrilled to announce the full cast for the brand-new production Johannes Radebe: HOUSE OF JOJO, following the phenomenal success of his first two sell-out UK and Ireland tours. Johannes Radebe: HOUSE OF JOJO will open on 29 March 2024 and run through to 2 June 2024, performing across the UK and playing two special performances with special guest star and Strictly Come Dancing 2023 semi-finalist Annabel Croft at the London Palladium on 4 May 2024.

Johannes said “ I’m over the moon with the cast I have joining me on tour with House of Jojo over the coming months. We’ve found an exceptional array of dancers and I know Antonia and Dalton will deliver outstanding vocals. I’m also so excited to announce that my darling Annabel will be my special guest at The London Palladium. Another chance to hold this angel in my arms and at a theatre I’ve been dreaming of performing in since I first started my solo tour a few years ago. ”

Join Johannes Radebe and a host of eclectic characters in this brand-new theatrical celebration jam-packed with roof-raising music, dazzling costumes and of course, world class dance.

The doors to the HOUSE OF JOJO are open – and you are invited.

Born in the township of Zamdela Sasolburg, South Africa, Johannes Radebe started dancing when he was seven. He was fascinated by the discipline and the glamour of Ballroom and Latin. Over the next 13 years, Johannes competed in local competitions, climbing up the Latin ranks with top honours, and eventually adding Ballroom and other dance styles, such as African Contemporary and Jazz. He became a finalist at national dance competitions and received an invitation to compete internationally in St Petersburg, Russia.

At the age of 21, Johannes left South Africa to work on the internationally renowned Italian cruise liner Costa. Persistence and experience saw this young, vibrant South African given more responsibilities including choreographing, teaching new dancers, and then eventually being promoted to Dance Captain. In 2018, he was invited to join the debut season of the international hit show, Dancing With The Stars, in South Africa.

Johannes toured the world in the international dance show Burn The Floor before being headhunted by Strictly Come Dancing. He moved to the UK to dance on the flagship BBC show. In his second series, he was partnered with Catherine Tyldesley and danced the first same-sex routine with fellow Strictly star Graziano Di Prima. In 2020 he danced with actress Caroline Quentin and in 2021, he and his celebrity partner, John Waite, made history by being the first all-male partnership to compete on the show. The pair made it to the final and recently won the British LGBT Award for Media Moment of the Year. In 2022, he was partnered with comedian and actress Ellie Taylor, and made it to the semi-finals in the sixth series with partner Annabel Croft in 2023. His first book Jojo: Finally Home was published on 7 September 2023 and became a Sunday Times best-seller. It was recently announced that South African film company Arrested Industries run by Anthony Kimble, and Oscar nominated Helena Spring Films, have optioned Jojo: Finally Home for a film, with further details to come.

The UK Tour of Johannes Radebe: House of JoJo is presented by ROYO.

2024 TOUR SCHEDULE

29 March High Wycombe Swan Theatre 03433100060 wycombeswan.co.uk

30 March Oxford New Theatre

31 March Leeds Grand Theatre 0113 243 0808 leedsheritagetheatres.com

4 – 6 April Cheltenham Everyman 01242 572573 everymantheatre.org.uk

7 April Southampton Mayflower Theatre 02380 711811 www.mayflower.org.uk

8 April Truro Hall For Cornwall 01872262466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

11 April Bridlington Spa 01262 678258 www.bridspa.com

12 April Stockton Globe

13 April Nottingham Royal Concert Hall 0115 989 5555 www.trch.co.uk

15 April Bristol The Hippodrome

18 April Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

19 April Guildford G Live 0343 310 0055 glive.co.uk

20 April Glasgow SEC Armadillo www.sec.co.uk

21 April Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

24 April Dartford Orchard West 0343 310 0033 orchardtheatre.co.uk

25 April York Grand Opera House

26 April Hull City Hall 01482 300 306 www.hulltheatres.co.uk

27 April Sheffield City Hall www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk

29 April – 1 May Belfast Grand Opera House 02890 241 919 www.goh.co.uk

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5 May Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre www.wmc.org.uk

7 – 8 May Canterbury Marlowe Theatre 01227 787787 www.marlowetheatre.com

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Strictly's Johannes Radebe announces new tour on The One Show

Coming in 2024!

Johannes, who was most recently paired with comedian Ellie Taylor on Strictly , was on The One Show to announce the exciting news and revealed that the tour will happen next year. It follows on from his 2022 debut solo tour Freedom and this year's Freedom Unleashed .

"I am going on tour again next year, in 2024. No rest for the wicked, you can't rest... It's just been incredible. The fact that we're coming back again next year and we've called it House of Jojo , that, for me, it's incredible," Johannes said.

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"The past few years have been incredible, so I can't wait to do that again."

Johannes explained that he hasn't choreographed the tour just yet as more talent will be involved, with more artists and dancers telling their stories.

He said: "I've been afforded the opportunity to tell my story for the past two years. Now, I'm in a position to 'house' everybody's stories, if you know what I mean... It's not about me, me, me anymore! Let's include others with it."

Johannes specified that he wants to include talent from all around the world including South Africa, where he grew up, and is currently auditioning dancers from Italy in preparation for the new show.

He also credited Strictly for "giving us, as dancers, such an opportunity to tour".

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" House of Jojo tells other people's stories. It will be different. This is something like I've never done before. I say that because I want it to be about other people," Johannes added.

In an Instagram post, he added: "I am thrilled to announce that I am back with a brand new UK tour for 2024 and the doors to the House of Jojo are now OPEN! You are all invited to my glamorous celebration and it's jam packed with dazzling costumes," Johannes wrote.

"Thank you for believing in me and I'm bursting with joy at the opportunity to tour again. Through dancing, singing and open hearts, let's make the world a happy place."

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The tour dates will run from March 30 to June 2 in 2024, with further details available on Johannes' website . Tickets for most dates are on sale now, with shows in Bristol, Aylesbury and Liverpool going on sale on Friday, June 9.

The House of Jojo tourdates are as follows:

March 29 : Swan Theatre, High Wycombe

April 4-6 : Everyman, Cheltenham

April 7 : Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

April 8 : Hall for Cornwall, Truro

April 11 : Spa, Bridlington

April 12 : Globe, Stockton Tickets

April 13 : Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

April 15 : The Hippodrome, Bristol Tickets

April 18 : Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury Tickets

April 19 : G Live, Guildford

April 20 : SEC Armadillo, Glasgow Tickets

April 21 : Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh Tickets

April 24 : Orchard Theatre, Dartford

April 25 : Grand Opera House, York Tickets

April 26 : Sands Centre, Carlisle

April 27 : City Hall, Sheffield Tickets

April 29-May 1 : Grand Opera House, Belfast

May 4 : The Palladium, London Tickets

May 5 : Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff

May 7-8 : Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

May 9 : Opera House, Manchester Tickets

May 10 : Regent Theatre, Ipswich

May 11 : Cliffs Pavillion, Southend

May 12 : Theatre Royal, Norwich

May 15-16 : Curve, Leicester

May 17 : Opera House, Blackpool

May 19 : Theatre Royal, Newcastle

May 22 : Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes Tickets

May 23-24 : The Alexandra, Birmingham Tickets

May 25 : Venue Cymru, Llandudno

May 26 : Regent Theatre, Stoke Tickets

May 29-30 : Theatre Royal, Brighton Tickets

May 31 : Wyvern Theatre, Swindon

June 1 : Forum, Bath

June 2 : Empire Theatre, Liverpool Tickets

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A new story begins…Welcome to the HOUSE OF JOJO.

Join TV Dance Sensation Johannes Radebe and a host of eclectic characters in this brand-new theatrical celebration jam-packed with roof-raising music, dazzling costumes and of course, world class dance.

The doors to the HOUSE OF JOJO are open – and you are invited.

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VENUE:   The London Palladium , Argyll Street, London, W1F 7TF

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Matinee 13:30 – Doors 14:30 – Act One 15:15 – Interval 15:35 – Act Two 16:45 – Show ends

Evening 18:30 – Doors 19:30 – Act One 20:15 – Interval 20:35 – Act Two 21:45 – Show ends

AGE GUIDANCE:  Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a parent or guardian who is at least 18 years old. Children under 4 years of age (including babes in arms) will not be admitted into the auditorium.

SHOW GENRE: Dance

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A new story begins…Welcome to the House of JoJo.

Join TV Dance Sensation Johannes Radebe and a host of eclectic characters in this brand-new theatrical celebration jam-packed with roof-raising music, dazzling costumes and of course, world class dance.  

The doors to the House of JoJo are open – and you are invited. 

Age guidance : 8+ (no under 2s) May contain flashing/strobe lights

Start time:  Sun 7.30pm

Running time : Approximately 2 hours (including one interval)

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REVIEW: House of JoJo, Johannes Radebe, UK Tour Edinburgh 2024

Updated: Apr 27

21 April 2024

The Playhouse, Edinburgh

House of JoJo is the new UK Tour show from Strictly Come Dancing sensation Johannes Radebe .

After seeing Johannes’s Freedom Unleashed production this time last year, I vowed to bag myself a front row seat for his next show.

I did. And it was incredible!

Sitting front and centre at House of JoJo at the Edinburgh Playhouse this weekend was one of the best experiences of my life. The Edinburgh Playhouse is the largest all-seat theatre in the UK and the atmosphere, the love, the sheer joy of every minute of this show is something I will never forget. I didn't know the people either side of me when I took my seat, but by the end, we were hugging and crying together. Johannes's kindness and influence is that special.

House of JoJo is utter bliss from beginning to end. Johannes himself is magnetic , and he has put together a dance spectacular that features some of the finest dancers I have ever seen. My jaw dropped on more than a few occasions. Every one of this dance troupe is exquisite, and they are joined on stage by beautiful singers Anthonia Edwards and () who add yet more variety and quality to the show.

The attention to detail and production values for House of JoJo are exemplary. The set and lighting design by Andrew Exeter is stunning, and the sound levels are perfect. The glittering costumes by Tom Rogers are superb and could be straight off of Strictly Come Dancing. And there are so many of them! This cast have so many quick changes to contend with, especially in Act II. House of JoJo looks like a multi-million pound concert spectacular and the impact on the audience is mesmeric.

What’s so special about Johannes’s shows is that every number means something to him. This isn’t just a random selection of dances: it’s all carefully curated and choreographed from his own life experiences.

To talk about the themes in House of JoJo would spoil it for future audiences; and I don't want to take an ounce of that surprise or fun away from anyone! But I will say that this house is crammed full of incredible humour straight from Johannes's exuberant mind. He's genuinely very funny. Some important and serious messages are showcased too, but it's perfectly balanced and all thoroughly entertaining.

House of JoJo is a spectacular dance show packed with talent, heart and a huge sprinkle of sass and sparkle. The entire cast, crew and production is fabulous and flawless . I left with my heart full and my hand on my credit card ready to book for another venue (or two!).

Give him all the stars in the sky.

📸 Production photos: (to come)

💗 Watch my reel (video) from my visit to see House of JoJo at Edinburgh Playhouse here

➡️ Read my 5☀️ review of Johannes's 2023 show Freedom Unleashed here

💗 Johannes Radebe will be back in 2025 as he struts across the UK as Lola in the brand new tour of Kinky Boots the musical. Read more here

📅 Find out more about the House of JoJo remaining 2024 tour dates and venues here: https://www.johannes-live.com/tour-dates

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House of JoJo Cast

Johannes Radebe

Kofi-Aidoo-Appiah

Shali Bordoni

Kieran Curtin

Jack Dargan

Anthonia Edwards

Lowri Evans

(Dalton Harris)

Erica Martinelli

Charles Tatman

Elle Taylor

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Ulyanovsk - Overview

Ulyanovsk is a city in Russia located about 870 km southeast of Moscow, the administrative center of Ulyanovsk Oblast. It is named in memory of Vladimir Ulyanov (Lenin), a native of this city.

The population of Ulyanovsk is about 622,900 (2022), the area - 316 sq. km.

The phone code - +7 8422, the postal codes - 432000-432073.

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History of Ulyanovsk

Ulyanovsk in the 17th-19th centuries.

In 1648, by decree of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, the fortress of Sinbirsk was founded on the right bank of the Volga River in order to protect the eastern borders of the Tsardom of Russia from the raids of nomadic tribes (Nogai Tatars), as well as to colonize the Volga region.

In the fall of 1670, Sinbirsk was unsuccessfully besieged by the army of Stepan Razin - the Don Cossack, who was the leader of the 1670-1671 uprising, the largest in the history of pre-Petrine Russia. In 1678, 1,579 people lived in Sinbirsk.

In 1729, the coat of arms of Sinbirsk was approved - a white pillar topped with a golden crown in the azure field. In 1780, Sinbirsk was renamed Simbirsk. In 1793, 13,317 people lived in this town.

In 1812, Ivan Goncharov, a famous Russian novelist and critic, was born in Simbirsk. In 1836, Emperor Nicholas I visited Simbirsk and made a lot of orders for the construction of new buildings in the town, especially in its central part. In 1840, the Simbirsk Theological Seminary was opened.

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In 1845, a monument to Nikolay Karamzin (1766-1826) was opened - the author of one of the first generalizing works on the history of Russia and a reformer of the Russian literary language, who was born near Simbirsk. Today, this monument erected in Karamzin Public Garden is one of the symbols of Ulyanovsk. In 1848, one of the first libraries in the Volga region was opened in this town - the Karamzin Public Library.

In the summer of 1864, a terrible fire occurred in Simbirsk, which lasted 9 days. Only one fourth of the town buildings survived. In 1867, the merchant Yurgens opened the first bookstore in Simbirsk. In 1870, the future “leader of the world revolution” Vladimir Ulyanov (Lenin) was born in Simbirsk. Alexander Kerensky, a prominent Russian politician and statesman, was born here in 1881. According to the 1897 census, 43.3 thousand people lived in Simbirsk.

Ulyanovsk in the first half of the 20th century

From 1908 to 1912, Igor Kurchatov, the future creator of the Soviet atomic bomb, lived in Simbirsk with his parents and studied at the local gymnasium. In 1916, the construction of the Imperial Bridge over the Volga River was completed in Simbirsk. With a length of 2,089 meters, it was the longest bridge in the Russian Empire at that time.

After the First World War and the Russian Civil War, the city’s industry was in ruin. During the war years, not a single building was constructed in Simbirsk, street lighting disappeared, boulevards and parks fell into disrepair, up to a hundred residential buildings were destroyed.

On May 9, 1924, in connection with the death of Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov (Lenin), Simbirsk was renamed into Ulyanovsk, and Simbirsk Governorate - into Ulyanovsk Governorate. Other proposed options for the new name of the city were such as “Lenin”, “Leninsk”, “Ilyich”.

By the end of the 1930s, almost all churches in Ulyanovsk were destroyed or used for other purposes. On the eve of the Second World War, Ulyanovsk was a provincial city with a population of about 110 thousand people. There were no large industrial enterprises, with the exception of the 3rd State Plant named after Volodarsky (Ulyanovsk Cartridge Plant) - one of the oldest defense enterprises in Russia, specializing in the production of cartridges for rifled weapons.

During the Second World War, Ulyanovsk became the place of evacuation of 17 industrial enterprises from the occupied regions and the front line. The Minsk Tank School, renamed the 2nd Ulyanovsk Tank School, was relocated from Minsk, the Mogilev Military Infantry School, which became the Ulyanovsk Military Infantry School, was relocated from Mogilev. In 1942, a medical institute evacuated from Voronezh began to work in Ulyanovsk.

From October 1941 to August 1943, the Moscow Patriarchate was in evacuation in Ulyanovsk, headed by Metropolitan Sergius. From 1942 to 1945, Andrei Sakharov, the future creator of the hydrogen bomb, academician and human rights activist worked at the Ulyanovsk Machine-Building Plant.

On January 19, 1943, Ulyanovsk became the center of the newly formed Ulyanovsk Oblast. From the second half of 1941 to the beginning of 1942, the population of Ulyanovsk, due to the evacuees, doubled and amounted to more than 200 thousand people. By 1945, as a result of re-evacuation, it decreased by 50 thousand and amounted to 152 thousand people.

Ulyanovsk after the Second World War

In the post-war period, Ulyanovsk became an industrial city. In 1953, during the construction of the Volga cascade of hydroelectric power plants, part of Ulyanovsk was included in the flooding zone of the Kuibyshev reservoir. In 1957, the Ulyanovsk airport was built. Since the 1960s, thanks to the high rates of housing and industrial construction, Ulyanovsk began to grow rapidly both in area and in population. On May 5, 1967, the 300,000th resident of the city was born.

In the 1969-1970s, in honor of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Vladimir Lenin, the historical center of Ulyanovsk was built up with modern buildings: the hotel “Sovetskaya”, the House of Artists, the Memorial Center of Vladimir Lenin, the hotel “Venets”, the new railway station Ulyanovsk-Tsentralny, the new river station, the central airport Ulyanovsk-Tsentralny, the central department store, the central bus station, the Palace of Pioneers, the park “Friendship of Peoples”, etc.

With the construction of the Memorial Center of Vladimir Lenin, Ulyanovsk became one of the main tourist centers of the USSR, after Moscow and Leningrad. The city was not closed to foreigners, which distinguished it from many other industrial regional centers, but foreign tourists were not allowed to deviate from the route. On June 1, 1973, the 400,000th resident of Ulyanovsk was born. On April 16, 1982, the population of Ulyanovsk exceeded 500 thousand people.

On June 5, 1983, in Ulyanovsk, the river cruise ship “Alexander Suvorov” crashed into the railway bridge across the Volga (the Imperial Bridge). By mistake of the crew, the ship tried to pass under the non-navigable span of the bridge. As a result, more than 170 people died. The large number of casualties is explained by the fact that at the time of the collision, most of the passengers were in the movie theater and on the dance floor on the upper deck, which was completely destroyed by the collision with the bridge girder.

On July 17, 1987, the 600,000th resident of Ulyanovsk was born. The city’s tourist significance declined sharply after the collapse of the USSR. In 1998, Ulyanovsk celebrated its 350th anniversary.

In the 2000s, there was a discussion about the reverse renaming of the city to Simbirsk, but the residents of Ulyanovsk for the most part did not support this proposal. In 2009, the arches of the old railway bridge were replaced. On November 24, 2009, the Presidential Bridge across the Volga was opened, the second longest in Russia, with a length of about 6 kilometers.

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Ulyanovsk - Features

From 1648 to 1780, the name of Ulyanovsk was Sinbirsk, and from 1780 to 1924 - Simbirsk. This name was given to the town by its founder, Bogdan Khitrovo, after the name of the settlement of Sinbir (named after the Bulgarian prince Sinbir), the remains of which were located nearby. In 1924, after the death of Vladimir Ulyanov (Lenin), Simbirsk was renamed into Ulyanovsk.

Ulyanovsk is located in a forest-steppe zone on the Volga Upland, on both banks of the Volga River (Kuybyshev Reservoir). The climate is moderately continental. The average temperature in February is minus 10.4 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 20.2 degrees Celsius. A characteristic feature of Ulyanovsk is the constant winds blowing from the Volga.

This city is a major transport point, lying between central Russia and the Urals. Neighboring regional centers are three to five hours away by car. There are two international airports near the city - Ulyanovsk-Central (ULV) and Ulyanovsk-Vostochny (ULY).

The banks of the Volga in Ulyanovsk are connected by two bridges. The old railway bridge was officially opened in 1916 and was named “Imperial of His Majesty Nicholas II”. In 1917, it was renamed Freedom Bridge. In 2009, it again began to be called “Imperial Bridge”. The new bridge (also called “Presidential Bridge”) was commissioned on November 26, 2009.

Public transport is represented by trams, trolleybuses, buses, and minibuses. In Ulyanovsk tram lines are located exclusively in the right-bank part of the city and trolleybus lines are in the left-bank part. In the last years of the USSR, it was planned to build a subway in Ulyanovsk.

It is a multi-ethnic city. The ethnic composition according to the 2010 All-Russian Population Census: Russians (77.65%), Tatars (12.64%), Chuvash (5.02%), Mordovians (1.4%). The economy of the city is based on the enterprises of the automotive industry, engine building, aircraft building, instrument making, machine building, and metalworking.

Ulyanovsk has a high potential for the development of the tourism industry. The tourist image of Ulyanovsk as “The Birthplace of Vladimir Lenin” is supplemented with some new ones now: “Russian provincial town of the 19th century”, “Homeland of Oblomov”, “Architectural Museum in the Open Air”.

The City Day of Ulyanovsk is traditionally celebrated on the second Sunday in September.

Main Attractions of Ulyanovsk

Lenin Memorial - a whole museum complex dedicated to Vladimir Ulyanov (Lenin) and his family. This is one of the largest historical and museum complexes in the Volga region. The main building was constructed for the 100th anniversary of Lenin’s birth in 1970.

This is the only museum in the world that reflects the entire life of Lenin. It has more than 70 thousand exhibits including authentic belongings of the Ulyanov family, documents, photographs, and other items related to different periods of Russian history. Lenin Square, 1.

House-Museum of Vladimir Lenin . The exhibition of this museum is located on the territory of a wooden estate - a monument of urban architecture that belonged to the Ulyanov family at the end of the 19th century. Lenin spent his childhood and youth here. Lenina Street, 68.

Novy Venets Boulevard - a pedestrian street in the center of Ulyanovsk located on the highest point of the city. From here you can see the Volga, Imperial Bridge, and city districts. The boulevard was finally built up in the 1960s. The construction of many buildings was related to the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Lenin’s birth.

Museum of Local Lore named after Ivan Goncharov . This museum occupies a beautiful mansion with an elegant tower built as a monument to the great Russian writer Ivan Goncharov. The exhibition halls display archaeological artifacts and fossils. A significant part of the exposition is devoted to the life and work of Ivan Goncharov. An interesting numismatic collection and an exhibition of folk costumes also attract the attention of visitors. Novy Venets Boulevard, 3/4.

Historical and Memorial Museum of Ivan Goncharov - a magnificent building, which is a historical and architectural sight of Ulyanovsk. In 1812, the famous Russian writer Ivan Goncharov was born in one of its rooms. The exposition occupies all three floors of the building. A separate hall is dedicated to the history of the building itself, in the remaining halls there are thematic exhibitions related to the personality of the writer and his family. There are also halls that house historical collections and a collection of merchant household items. The tower of the building houses the Museum of the History of the Simbirsk Town Clocks. Goncharova Street, 20.

Museum “Simbirsk Classical Gymnasium” . Simbirsk was one of the first Russian cities to introduce secondary education for children. The museum exposition is dedicated to the history of the development of education in the Russian Empire. It is located in a former gymnasium, where Vladimir Ulyanov and Alexander Kerensky studied at one time. Inside, the atmosphere of the 19th century has been recreated. The interiors of classrooms, halls, dressing rooms, and a gym have been restored. The building that houses the museum was constructed in 1790. Spasskaya Street, 18.

Museum “Fire Department of Simbirsk-Ulyanovsk” . The exposition of this museum is located in the 19th century building previously occupied by the town fire brigade. The museum was opened after the restoration of the building in 1979. The collection consists of pre-revolutionary and Soviet sections. In the central part there is a diorama depicting the fire of 1894 in Simbirsk. Lenin Street, 43.

Historical and architectural complex “Simbirsk Fortified Line” . At the time of the foundation of Ulyanovsk, the Simbirsk line protected the Russian land from the raids of nomads from the east. Today, you can find a unique historical and architectural museum here. It features a defensive fortress and an earthen rampart, which were restored based on historical documents and remains found by archaeologists in Simbirsk. The exposition includes examples of Russian weapons, old documents, maps, diagrams, decrees, and a model of a water mill. Leo Tolstoy Street, 43a.

Museum of the History of Civil Aviation . This museum located near the airport Ulyanovsk-Tsentralny has an airfield and 4 halls with exhibits illustrating the history of aviation from the time of the Russian Civil War to the present day. In terms of the total number of exhibits (about 9 thousand), it is the country’s largest aviation museum. One of the unique exhibits is the Tu-144 supersonic airliner. Aviatsionnaya Street, 20a.

Balalaika Museum - a unique museum with a collection of the rarest balalaikas (a musical instrument very popular in pre-revolutionary and Soviet Russia). The guests of the museum are invited to immerse themselves in the world of village music, to hear the sound of real peasant balalaikas. Here you can also taste tea made from herbs collected in the forests of the Ulyanovsk region. Bebelya Street, 19.

Savior Ascension Cathedral - a picturesque Orthodox church of sky-blue color built in the Baroque style in the 2000s to replace the demolished Ascension Cathedral (albeit in a different place). Ulyanovskaya Street, 2.

Holy Resurrection-Germanovsky Cathedral - one of the oldest churches in Ulyanovsk built in the early 18th century. During the years of Soviet power, it was closed and used as the state archive. In 2003, the building was returned to the Orthodox diocese. Gogolya Lane, 11.

House of Merchant Bokounin - a beautiful monument of wooden architecture, one of the architectural gems of Ulyanovsk. It was erected at the beginning of the 20th century on the territory of the estate of the Ulyanovsk merchant Sergei Bokounin. Part of the premises is occupied by the restaurant “Teremok”. Radishcheva Street, 4.

The Volga River (Kuibyshev Reservoir) - the largest artificial reservoir on the Volga created in the 1950s. The reservoir is 500 km long, with a maximum width of 44 km. Its powerful water resources are used to generate electricity. Due to its gigantic size, it significantly affected the Volga itself, changed the flow regime and began the processes of coastal washout. Home to many species of fish, the reservoir attracts fishing enthusiasts to its shores.

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