21 April 2024
The Playhouse, Edinburgh
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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.
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📸 Production photos: (to come)
💗 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
Kofi-Aidoo-Appiah
Ann C Beck
Shali Bordoni
Kieran Curtin
Jack Dargan
Anthonia Edwards
Lowri Evans
(Dalton Harris)
Erica Martinelli
Ebby Sama
Charles Tatman
Elle Taylor
House of JoJo reviews, Johannes Radebe UK Tour review, Edinburgh Playhouse April 2024. Strictly Come Dancing, Strictly Pros.
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