Dance enthusiasts are in for a treat as award-winning Southpaw Dance Company takes audiences back in time with their upcoming production of Speakeasy.

Based on the legendary tale of Faust, the roaring twenties-inspired show is set in a prohibition-era nightclub owned by the Devil himself.

Faust unwittingly stumbles into the club, where he encounters charismatic barman Mephistopheles and a host of demons.

Those in Hexham will be able to see the show on Thursday, September 28, at Queen’s Hall in Beaumont Street.

Through a combination of physical and narrative dance, Southpaw retells the story of how Faust loses his soul in a deal with the Devil, showcasing world-class breakdancing, Lindy Hop, Charleston, and swinging big band music.

Speakeasy says it promises to be a visually stunning experience with flaming cocktails, burning boxing rings, and an explosive set.

To elevate the production, Southpaw has incorporated an array of technological advancements, including a projection mapping system and infra-red cameras that recreate smoke and fire.

The set has also been enhanced to provide more movement, ensuring that audiences are in for a "spectacle".

In addition to Southpaw's professional dancers, members of the local amateur dancing community will join them for certain sections of the show.

Robby Graham, Director of Southpaw and choreographer of Speakeasy, said: “We last toured the show when the country was coming out of the last lockdown, but we’ve added so much to it since then.

“It’s going to be more of a spectacle with a whole new projection mapping system and infra-red cameras recreating smoke and fire. So we’ve got some really good tech and we’ve also developed the set to give it more movement."

If this new format proves successful, Southpaw may consider adopting it for future shows.

For those interested in witnessing this dance extravaganza, tickets can be booked through the Southpaw on southpawdancecompany.co.uk website or your local theatre.

Mr Graham added: "We’re really looking forward to the tour and can promise audiences something a bit different – and the type of quality you’d expect to see in the West End, but at a fraction of the cost.

"One of the founding philosophies of Southpaw was that we wanted to take quality dance into regional venues, and that’s exactly what we’re doing with Speakeasy."