Further tour dates and an open casting call have been announced for the world premiere of explosive new musical, La Bamba!

Featuring breathtaking choreography from Strictly Come Dancing favourite and Italian Latin champion Graziano Di Prima, La Bamba! has been confirmed to run at the Peacock Theatre in the West End for a limited season from 22 August-2 September.

Inspired by the unbelievable life and legacy of Rock ‘n’ Roll legend Ritchie Valens, and featuring some of the most iconic songs of all time, La Bamba! is a jaw-dropping new musical that mixes Latin, R & B and timeless rock and pop to tell the ultimate feel-good story of a young girl with a big voice, big dreams, and an even bigger heart. A story of passion and pride and the discovery that every journey starts with that first step.

Directed by multi-award-winning American director Ray Roderick, with music by award-winning Alfonso Casado-Trigo, and associate choreography by Giada Lini, La Bamba! is a pulsating dance musical that will open at Curve in Leicester on 1 August.

La Bamba! will then travel to cities across the UK including Swansea, Cardiff, Swindon, Dartford, Coventry and High Wycombe, with tickets on general sale on 27 March.

The producers are searching for their leading lady and other cast members, and they will be holding open-call auditions in London on 30 March 2023. Applicants must be 18 years or older and eligible to work in the UK. For casting breakdowns and further information, please visit the La Bamba! website here.