A WARNING about offensive language may have been issued before the start of “Strictly Ballroom: The Musical”, but there was no cautionary notification of the extreme levels of high-camp hilarity and “dramarama” to come.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood's tongue-in-cheek audio advisory could have at least given the audience at Venue Cymru a heads-up ahead of the start of this heart-warming musical set in the high stake’s world of Australian ballroom dancing.

Not familiar with the hugely successful debut movie from Moulin Rouge and Elvis director Baz Luhrmann released in 1992, I felt somewhat at a disadvantage due to the show’s fast paced dialogue.

But fortunately, there was enough fun and frolics to entertain and enthral myself and the audience.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Kevin Clifton was superbly cast as frustrated ballroom dancer Scott Hastings, destined to be king of the Pan Pacific Grand Prix but driven by a desire to put his own stamp on the somewhat stale proceedings.

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Clifton, thanks to his years with the hit BBC show, was able to expertly navigate established partner dances and the more freestyle variations in this demanding role.

Eastender’s star Maisie Smith gave a suitably subtle yet touching performance as Scott's number one fan and newbie dance partner Fran.

The pair's stage chemistry was not only evident in their dance moves but during duets, particularly Cyndi Lauper classic Time After Time.

Gary Davis was fantastic Barry Fife the sleazy Australian Dance Federation President.

Quinn Patrick was a delight as loveable Les Kendall, Scott's chief cheerleader and devoted confidante of Scott's domineering mum Shirley Hastings played by the wonderful Nikki Belsher.

Scott's father Doug, endearingly played by Mark Sangster, shone along with Karen Mann as Fran’s grandmother Abeula and Jose Agudo as Fran’s father Rico.

His solo paso doble demonstration was a breath-taking piece of live theatre choreography executed with precision representing a capstone in this hugely enjoyable show.

There's still time to catch this comedic celebration of ballroom dancing at Venue Cymru.

For tickets visit www.venuecymru.co.uk or call the box office on 01492 872000.