A STRICTLY Come Dancing legend is set to bring his "best tour yet" to Cliffs Pavilion this autumn.

Professional dancer Anton Du Beke, best known as a long-standing judge on the BBC One celebrity dancing show, will take to the stage at the Westcliff theatre with his new tour Showman – An Evening With Anton Du Beke.

Du Beke will be performing songs and dances from some of his favourite eras throughout the decades, joined by his live band and special guest Lance Ellington, a swing singer and the only son of bandleader Ray Ellington.

Audiences on Thursday, November 21, can also expect to hear some behind-the-scenes gossip from his time on the popular reality show.

Du Beke told PA earlier this year: “I am always excited to be going out on the road, but this tour is the best yet.

“It has everything I love: songs, dance, chat and laughter – it’s my idea of a perfect evening.”

The professional dancer described the show as a “complete extravaganza of song, dance and laughter” and teased that it will be a “fusion of every type of dance you can think of”.

He added: “I can’t wait for audiences to see the whole show, but I’m particularly excited about the spectacular tap medley we have included.

“It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, so to have it choreographed by the legendary Bill Deamer and to be performing it with my amazing company of dancers is just wonderful.

“And of course, the audience are also going to be able to ask me questions again during the Q and A segment – so fire away, my loves. This is your chance to ask me anything you’d like.”

For tickets, which range from £38, visit trafalgartickets.com/cliffs-pavilion-southend.