THE THEATRE ROYAL PRESENTS A CRITICAL STAGES AND THE FOLLIES COMPANY PRODUCTION

Syncopation is a smash-hit fusion of comedy, drama, romance and ballroom dancing set in the exciting, electric rush of New York City in 1912.

Henry Ribolow is a Jewish meatpacker crazy with a dream of becoming a ballroom dancer, and desperate for a dance partner. Anna Bianchi, an Italian Catholic seamstress, is unsatisfied with her life until she spots a curious ad in the paper: “Give your life a lift. Wanted: A Dance Partner to dance for royalty.”

From the moment Anna summons up the courage to answer the ad, sparks fly. As Anna and Henry take their first steps together they embark on a journey that will transform their lives.

Urged on by the jazzy rhythms and haunting melodies of Gershwin, Joplin and Berlin, the beautiful story of Henry and Anna takes flight, soaring in amazing ballroom routines.