La Bamba! is a new musical fiesta about passion and pride, inspired by the life and legacy of Rock ‘n’ Roll legend, Ritchie Valens, featuring a sensational soundtrack that combines 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.

Starring in the role of Ricardo Valenzuela (Ritchie Valens) will be Strictly Come Dancing winner Pasha Kovalev  in his musical theatre debut as Ricardo ast selected venues TBC.With breath-taking choreography from Strictly Come Dancing favourite and Italian-Latin champion Graziano Di Prima. Siva Kaneswaran from boy-band The Wanted has been cast as ‘Mateo' – which will be his theatrical stage debut. With Ines Fernandez (Sofia) and Stefani Ariza as Elena  The company is completed by ensemble members Bethan Mitchell, Julia Ruiz Fernandez, Nicolle Matheu, Gabriella Rose-Marchant, Alex Sturman, Tristan Ghostkeeper and Luke Jarvis

Graziano Di Prima said: “I am honoured to be choreographing this brand-new dance show – La Bamba! Audiences will get to experience a different kind of musical and some real Latin passion from our incredible cast”.