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‘Am I really going to BE 80?!’

Arlene Phillips is a human dynamo. In May, she’ll turn 80, but is still working flat out on prestige projects close to her heart. Currently, the renowned choreographer and former Strictly judge is putting the talented cast of a new London production of Guys & Dolls through their paces. In the past, she’s worked with Sir Elton John, Whitney Houston and Freddie Mercury. Arlene is showbiz royalty, confirmed by her elevation to Damehood in 2021.

Even more impressive is that while working with the energy

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