A CAPTIVATING theatre show which combines stand-up comedy with traditional Indian dance is heading to the North-East this month.

Confessions of a Cockney Temple Dancer, which is at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre on Monday, April 29 at 7.30pm, is based on the personal experience of comedian and physical storyteller Shane Shambhu’s time growing up in East London living among many other cultures.

Confessions of a Cockney Temple Dancer throws audiences into Shane’s world and explores how identity, race, language and culture have defined him and his Indian dance career in this funny and honest show.

Following the show, audiences will get the opportunity to sample an assortment of traditional Indian cuisine in a special post-show cooking demonstration.

Cockney Curry House introduces Chef T and sous chef Dave to audiences, allowing them to taste and smell the spices and flavours of South Indian cuisine. Chef T will reveal the journey that curry dishes have made into British cuisine making Tikka Masala as popular as fish and chips.

Adam Strickland, duty officer at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre, said: Whether you love comedy, dance or just an Indian takeaway at the weekend, this show has it all.

“It’s going to be a brilliant night out and a chance to explore what it means to be ‘British’ today."