IF ever a man was born to wear a tailcoat, it’s Anton du Beke.

The Strictly favourite was the epitome of style and sophistication as he took to the Pavilion stage as part of his annual tour.

Musical theatre star Summer Strallen who has joined the production for 2014 as Anton’s usual partner, Erin Boag, is pregnant, brought a touch more variety to the show, with her jazzy song and dance routines.

The cast, who also included a group of backing dancers and Strictly singer Lance Ellington, showed that old-fashioned glamour never goes out of fashion, as they entertained with songs from times gone by, including Anything Goes, Get Happy, Mack the Knife and Begin the Beguine.

And of course, there was the question and answer session, which saw Anton spill Strictly secrets about his best – and worst – partners, much to the audience’s delight.

Accompanied by the London Concert Orchestra, the production oozed class and talent and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.