The movies drew inspiration from Tatum’s own experience as a stripper. The stage show, which features muscular men performing dance routines, will be staged at The Theatre at the Hippodrome Casino following a 14-month pause. �� Show’s back on. Shirts back off �� #MagicMikeLDNpic.twitter.com/sBiLylNmmv Choreographer Alison Faulk, who created and directed the show with Tatum, told the PA news agency the cast did so much exercise during lockdown that they required new costumes. She said: “It’s a surreal, happy feeling, it’s overwhelming in a good way to see the cast and the crew and energy is like really, really dope. Everybody’s excited to be here.