Layton Live will visit more than 20 towns and cities including dates at Manchester Opera House and Blackpool Grand Theatre. Layton won a whole new audience when, along with professional partner Nikita Kuzmin, he finished joint runner-up in 2023 on the top TV dance show. Beyond performing, Layton is the director of Pros From The Shows, which delivers professional performing arts experiences for young people through his acclaimed “Slay Clubs”. Before embarking on the Layton Live tour, Layton will appear as King Herod in Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Layton Live is at Manchester Opera House on Thursday, February 25, details from www.atgtickets.com and Blackpool Grand Theatre on Saturday, March 20, details from www.blackbpoolgrand.co.uk