Michael O'Reilly as Johnny Castle, Kira Malou as Frances 'Baby' Houseman at the Sandcastle Waterpark Blackpool

placeholder image — Michael O'Reilly as Johnny Castle, Kira Malou as Frances 'Baby' Houseman at the Sandcastle Waterpark Blackpool

Dirty Dancing Blackpool gets set to make a splash once again at Opera House

By Nicola Jaques

Published 16th Aug 2021, 12:50 GMT

Updated 17th Aug 2021, 09:51 GMT

Dirty Dancing the Classic Story opened to a huge reception at Blackpool Opera House but was put on hiatus after the cast were forced back in to isolation.

But lead stars Michael O'Reilly as Johnny Castle and-000000-0 Kira Malou as Frances 'Baby' Houseman are keen to show they're ready to have the time of their life in the resort and have been enjoying some of the famous sights and using the time to put in some practice for that famous lift.

Take a look at the cast in action.....

Dirty Dancing will be on in Blackpool until August 28

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Dirty Dancing will be on in Blackpool until August 28

Featuring the hit songs, including Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart-stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.

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Featuring the hit songs, including Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart-stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.

The show opened earlier this month to a fantastic response from audiences.

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The show opened earlier this month to a fantastic response from audiences.

Crowds enjoy the musical scenes with the cast of Dirty Dancing

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Crowds enjoy the musical scenes with the cast of Dirty Dancing

Producer Karl Sydow’s theatrical version Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage has enchanted whole new audiences.

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Producer Karl Sydow’s theatrical version Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage has enchanted whole new audiences.

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