Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu’s Reborn Tour Arrives in Richmond
Strictly Come Dancing favourites Amy Dowden MBE and Carlos Gu will take their live show Reborn back to theatres across the UK from May 2026. The tour follows packed houses earlier this year. Audiences can expect an uplifting celebration of dance and renewal.
Tour details and Richmond stop
Reborn presents world-class dancers and vocalists. The show promises powerful, show-stopping routines and emotional storytelling. The tour includes a stop in Richmond as part of the May 2026 run.
What audiences will see
- High-energy ensemble numbers and intimate duets.
- Choreography that highlights joy, resilience, and transformation.
- Vocalists and dancers combining to create an immersive experience.
Amy Dowden: achievements and advocacy
Amy returned to the dancefloor last year after a cancer diagnosis and treatment. She has become one of Strictly’s most beloved professionals since joining in 2017.
- British National Latin Dance Champion (2016) with Ben Jones, the first all-British winners in over 30 years.
- British Dance Federation Champions, English Closed Champions, and Welsh Closed and Open Champions.
- Reached the 2019 Strictly Final with Karim Zeroual.
- Partnered celebrities including Tom Fletcher, Brian Conley and JJ Chalmers.
- Won the Raising Awareness Award at Hello! Magazine Star Women Awards (2019).
- Received a Points of Light Award from the Prime Minister (2023).
- Awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours (2024) for charity work with Crohn’s & Colitis UK.
- Her BBC documentary Strictly Amy: Crohn’s & Me won a BAFTA Cymru.
- After a breast cancer diagnosis, she continues advocacy with My Breast Friend and CoppaFeel!.
Carlos Gu: career and story
Carlos is a multi-title champion and a celebrated performer. He credits dance and his move to the UK with transforming his life.
- Three-time Chinese National Champion.
- Multiple World Championship semi-finalist.
- German Open finalist and runner-up in the Amateur Rising Star Latin at the 2017 UK Championships.
- Joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2022 and reached the Final in his debut season with Molly Rainford.
- Partnered Angela Scanlon in 2023, delivering a standout Argentine Tango at Blackpool.
- Has led professional productions and performed on live tours.
- Made television appearances on The One Show, This Morning, Lorraine, It Takes Two, The Hit List and CBeebies Bedtime Stories.
Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu bring resilience and artistry to every performance. Reborn aims to leave audiences moved and inspired. Filmogaz.com will follow further tour announcements and ticket details.
