Nearly 40 years after first skating it competitively, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean brought back their dazzling Mack & Mabel routine with grace, charm, and heartfelt nostalgia. The crowd erupted as Jerry Herman’s vibrant score filled the arena, reliving a piece of skating history.

Torvill & Dean Revisit Iconic ‘Mack & Mabel’ Routine on Emotional Night at Wembley – 50th Anniversary Farewell Tour

On April 12, 2025, at London’s OVO Arena Wembley, the ice came alive once more with a piece of skating history: Torvill & Dean’s legendary ‘Mack & Mabel’ routine returned in spectacular fashion as part of their Our Last Dance – 50th Anniversary Tour.

Nearly 40 years since they first performed it competitively, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean reprised the dazzling piece with a sense of elegance, charm, and wistful nostalgia that only decades of artistry can provide. The crowd erupted with cheers the moment the familiar melody—Jerry Herman’s vibrant score from the Broadway musical Mack & Mabel—filled the arena.

Originally choreographed for the 1984 World Championships following their Olympic gold with BoléroMack & Mabel showcased the duo’s unmatched theatricality, character work, and technical brilliance. And at Wembley, it was as if no time had passed. Jayne, radiant in a vintage-inspired costume, and Chris, ever the showman, brought humor, heart, and impeccable timing to every glide, spin, and step sequence.

What made this performance all the more powerful was its context: this wasn’t just another program in a tour—it was a farewell bow to one of their most beloved routines. The crowd, a mix of longtime fans and newer admirers, rose to their feet in a standing ovation that echoed through the arena, knowing they had just witnessed a living memory brought vividly back to life.

Torvill & Dean’s decision to include Mack & Mabel in their final tour is a testament to its place in figure skating history—and its place in the hearts of fans who have followed them across generations. It was funny, touching, and technically superb—a performance that proved why, even 50 years on, Torvill & Dean remain in a league entirely their own.