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Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance – A Lifetime of Standing Ovations

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance : A Lifetime Of Standing Ovations Tour is coming to a venue near you in 2024!

LORD OF THE DANCE TOUR 2024 DATES & TICKETS

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance 2024 MANCHESTER Tue 13 Aug – Sun 18 Aug 2024 Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance 2024 BRISTOL Tue 06 Aug – Sun 11 Aug 2024 Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance 2024 TORQUAY Thu 01 Aug – Sun 04 Aug 2024 Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance 2024 OXFORD Mon 29 Jul – Wed 31 Jul 2024 Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance 2024 MILTON KEYNES Fri 26 Jul – Sun 28 Jul 2024 Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance 2024 HULL Tue 23 Jul – Thu 25 Jul 2024 Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance 2024 LIVERPOOL Fri 19 Jul – Sun 21 Jul 2024 Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance 2024 EDINBURGH Tue 16 Jul – Thu 18 Jul 2024

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A Lifetime Of Standing Ovations...

For 25 years, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance has dazzled audiences around the world with its unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality.

After celebrating the 25th anniversary in 2022, Lord of the Dance  is back with a dazzling revival of this iconic dance extravaganza. The 2024 tour promises to be an extraordinary journey that will captivate audiences again with this record-breaking show.

Lord of the Dance , a production that has enchanted over 60 million people in 60 countries on every continent and graced more than 1000 venues, is a testament to Michael Flatley's creative brilliance. It has left an indelible mark on the world of dance, solidifying its status as one of the most successful productions in the history of entertainment.

Michael said,  “The magic of ‘Lord of the Dance' lives on in the hearts of our audience, and I am thrilled to bring this iconic show back to the UK in 2024. It's a testament to the enduring power of dance and the indomitable spirit of the human soul. Our 2024 tour promises to be an extraordinary journey that will take audiences to the next level once again In 2024, this extraordinary experience for fans will feature new staging, fresh choreography, new costumes, cutting-edge technology, and special effects lighting. It's a celebration of a lifetime of standing ovations and we aim to leave the audience spellbound.”

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Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: A Spectacular Return to UK Stages

“A Lifetime Of Standing Ovations Tour” Kicks off next Summer

The world-renowned Lord of the Dance is poised to make an exhilarating return to Cornwall Playhouse. After celebrating the 25th anniversary of Lord of the Dance in 2022, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance is back with a dazzling revival of the iconic dance extravaganza. This show promises to be an extraordinary journey that will captivate audiences again with this record-breaking show.

Lord of the Dance , a production that has enchanted over 60 million people in 60 countries on every continent and graced more than 1000 venues, is a testament to Michael Flatley ‘s creative brilliance. It has left an indelible mark on the world of dance, solidifying its status as one of the most successful productions in the history of entertainment.

Lord of the Dance is described by the Los Angeles Times as a “showpiece extravaganza,” transporting the audience to a mythical realm. It boasts over 150,000 taps per performance, an enchanting display of precision dancing, artistic lighting, and breath-taking pyrotechnics.

The visionary behind this spectacle, Michael Flatley , revives and updates Lord of the Dance for a new generation of fans. The journey to this spectacular production started with Flatley’s dream to create the greatest Irish dance show in the world. It reached the world stage after his show-stealing performance at Eurovision 1994. Lord of the Dance has shattered records and garnered unparalleled accolades worldwide, catapulting Irish dance to new heights and touching the hearts and minds of millions.

Since its premiere over 25 years ago, Flatley has seen global success for the iconic show that combines high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling, and sensuality. Flatley is busy preparing a celebration for his beloved creation. The Irish dancing icon embarked on his final tour in 2016, performing on stage for the last time at Caesar’s Colosseum in Las Vegas. However, he has continued as the show’s creator, producer, and choreographer.

Earlier this year, Michael was diagnosed with “an aggressive form of cancer. ” In a statement at the time, it was revealed that he had undergone surgery and was in the care of excellent doctors. Always determined to overcome adversity and “ never give up on his dreams,” Flatley will take these run of shows to the next level.

Michael said, “ The magic of ‘Lord of the Dance’ lives on in the hearts of our audience, and I am thrilled to bring this iconic show back to the UK in 2024. It’s a testament to the enduring power of dance and the indomitable spirit of the human soul. Our 2024 tour promises to be an extraordinary journey that will take audiences to the next level once again In 2024, this extraordinary experience for fans will feature new staging, fresh choreography, new costumes, cutting-edge technology, and special effects lighting. It’s a celebration of a lifetime of standing ovations and we aim to leave the audience spellbound.”

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Lord of The Dance: A Lifetime of Standing Ovations

The world-renowned Lord of the Dance is poised to make an exhilarating return to the United Kingdom. After celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Lord of the Dance” in 2022, Michael Flatley is back with a dazzling revival of his iconic dance extravaganza. The 2024 tour promises to be an extraordinary journey that will captivate audiences again with this record-breaking show.

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“Lord of the Dance,” a production that has enchanted over 60 million people in 60 countries on every continent and graced more than 1000 venues, is a testament to Michael Flatley’s creative brilliance. It has left an indelible mark on the world of dance, solidifying its status as one of the most successful productions in the history of entertainment.

“Lord of the Dance” is described by the Los Angeles Times as a “showpiece extravaganza,” transporting the audience to a mythical realm. It boasts over 150,000 taps per performance, an enchanting display of precision dancing, artistic lighting, and breathtaking pyrotechnics.

The visionary behind this spectacle, Michael Flatley, revives and updates “Lord of the Dance” for a new generation of fans. The journey to this spectacular production started with Flatley’s dream to create the greatest Irish dance show in the world. It reached the world stage after his show-stealing performance at Eurovision 1994. “Lord of the Dance” has shattered records and garnered unparalleled accolades worldwide, catapulting Irish dance to new heights and touching the hearts and minds of millions.

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After celebrating the 25th anniversary of Lord of the Dance in 2022, and a lifetime of standing ovations, Michael Flatley is back with a dazzling revival of his iconic dance extravaganza.

The 2024 tour promises to be an extraordinary journey that will captivate audiences again with this record-breaking show. Lord of the Dance, a production that has enchanted over 60 million people in 60 countries on every continent and graced more than 1000 venues, is a testament to Michael Flatley's creative brilliance. It has left an indelible mark on the world of dance, solidifying its status as one of the most successful productions in the history of entertainment.

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Our review on Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance

Lord of the dance - palace theatre, manchester - tuesday 13th august 2024 by leanne parker-tyree, lord of the dance is impressive, thrilling and an awesome example of just how exciting dance can be.

I’ve been humming the title track since I was asked to do this review several weeks ago (go on, you know you want to!). It’s hard to imagine that this show is now 27 years old, having celebrated it’s 25 th Anniversary in style in 2022, not least because I remember, embarrassingly too vividly, many hours ‘dancing’ along to it in my parents living room, absolutely convinced that my legs were ‘flailing as if independent from my body’ (thanks for that immortal association with this show, Chandler Bing!) with all the same flair and expertise as the dancers on the screen before me. Just in case you are wondering – there was certainly flailing, butt absolutely no flair involved in that 1990’s living room!

This 2024 production brings a few new and exciting additions to the original. There are some new musical elements, some updated choreography, carefully created costumes, which enhance the fluidity of the dancers, retain their originalitybut without a doubt, take a step forward into a more modern, contemporary era. But probably most impactful, there are new state of the art sound, visual and lighting effects which have transformed this into a thoroughly modern performance, which holds to the older, more traditional elements that fans of Lord of the Dance know and love so well, while thrusting the set into a version for a new generation.

Michael Flatley created the original Lord of the Dance , stepping outof the shadow of the phenomenal success of ‘Riverdance’, to create the full breadth and depth his own vision as the show’sdirector, producer and choreographer.As tonight’s performance opens, we are unexpectedly greeted by the man himself, coming to us from the huge screen which forms the entire backdrop of the stage, as he shares his vision for Lord of the Dance, and the blood, sweat, determination, grit and a single minded, unshakable belief that ‘nothing is impossible’, that has culminated in the ‘biggest dance show in the World’. It’s actually a bit of an emotional start for this marshmallow reviewer! Flatley is a man who has spent a lifetime defying the odds, and fighting for his dreams, and, nobly, the dreams of others, as his commitment to supporting young dancers over the years has repeatedly demonstrated.

And with the introduction film over, it’s time for the show itself. There is a storyline - of sorts – the classic good vs evil, the Little Spirit sidekick, complete with hertuneful recorder,who dreams of the Lord of the Dance and his arch-nemesis, The Dark Lord. The Dark Lord wants to become the Lord of the Dance, and nearly succeeds by tempting him momentarily away from his true love, Saoirse, danced beautifully by Tiernaugh Canning, with the dark and mysterious Morrighan, danced with sass and attitude by Andrea Papp-Kren , who turns out to be working for The Dark Lord. The battle for the soul of Ireland itself, is interweaved with romantic, gentle and haunting moments of music and dance which are very beautiful and give us (and the dance troupe) a moment of slowness and calm in between the epic, showstopping numbers.Songs are provided courtesy of Celyn Cartwright ( Come What May, Britain’s Got Talent), who showcases a stunning, hauntingly beautiful, but at the same time, real powerhouse of a voice, joined at one stage by a choir of singers.The music, composed by Gerard Fahy, billed as one of the most gifted Irish composers of our time, is all too familiar. And while we are talking about the music, it would be remiss of me to fail to mention the two talented fiddlers, Helena Gullan and Giada Costenaro Cunningham who take to the stage several times to give excellent performances.

Of course, in the end, true love prevails and good overcomes. But to be honest, the story doesn’t always tell itself well as the performance progresses, and without reading it in the programme or knowing it beforehand, I suspect there would be many audience members who hadn’t a clueabout the plot and, perhaps controversially, I’m not sure it matters. After all, we came for the dancing, and the dancing delivered.I read somewhere that the original production contains around 150,000-foot taps on the stage – after witnessing the dizzying speed of the dancers this evening, I would suspect there are even more than that in this version! Having only EVER seen Flatley perform the title role (and only ever on screen), I wasn’t sure how anyone else would manage to do what he did. After all, Flatley just *is* the Lord of the Dance. I need not have worried. Matt Smith propelled himself onto the stage like dynamite, immediately receiving whoops and applause from the audience. It was as close to watching a young Michael Flatley as you can get! Smith is an absolute spectacle. It’s easy to see how he has won multiple British, National, Great British and All Ireland Awards, and how he was ranked second in the World. Not only is he exceptionally talented, but he is also a through and through showman, much like his mentor, the original Lord, and he works the audience from start to end. Smith is very, very good, and he knows it, but the clear joy he feels for what he is doing is palpable and makes him incredibly likeable. 

Cassidy Ludwig plays the Little Spirit, a role she originally performed in Taiwan in 2020. She is light on her feet, quick in movement and wit, with an infectious, childlike cheekiness which is fun and endearing throughout. The Dark Lord, played by two times World Champion Joseph Howarth and his Army bring a menacing atmosphere to the performance space. Howarth gives a great performance, throwing out some incredible solo sections during the dances.

It must be said, the entire dance troupe on the stage this evening is remarkable. Their energy and passion for this form of dance is crystal clear and transmits through every piece. Taught by Flatley , the undisputed King of Irish Dancing, they move with a rhythm and vibe that feels trademarked to him, merging in other forms of dance to create a fusion of movement that is breathtaking at times. They command the stage, sweeping us up in the excitement, emotion and their sheer enthusiasm for what they are doing. They are a credit to Flatley and to themselves.But, despite all of this, I have to say that something just feels - missing. 60 MILLION people have seen this show, in 70 Countries and in over 1000 venues. So maybe I just went in too focused on what I expected to see.  Perhaps the scale of the show, much smaller than the 100 strong dance troupe that performed ‘Feet of Flames’, the original ‘Lord of the Dance’ on the 55 metre wide stage in Hyde Park for the VHS I saw many years ago, makes it seem like a scaled back version of a show which I remember as being electric, stirring to the point that you felt the urge to stand and clap and shout. This doesn’t feel like that in the same way somehow. The dancersarea smaller cast than I perhaps expected. Make no mistake, they are incredible. I mean, they really are. The level of skill on that stage is exceptional. They are impossibly precise. They are slick. They are a team, moving at lightning speed and never missing a single beat. At times, it is thrilling. And they know how to work an audience – a skill they have clearly learnt directly from *the*Lord of the Dance, Flatley himself, who despite not being on the stage, is very, very clearly (and literally when you factor in the opening and ending appearances) all over it!

To me, I suppose the show just felt a little, disconnected, a bit piecemeal rather than a fluid tale from start to end. And perhaps seeing such an iconic show after all these years, for the first time meant that I had built it up to impossible expectations that just were not quite met and comments from other audience members near my seat, and as we filed out at the end, gave a similar impression. At the same time, just at the points I’d start to feel that lull, I’d repeatedly, suddenly find myself swept up in a large all-cast piece that would sweep me back up into the thrill of it all. I whooped, I cheered, my heart raced, and I felt swept away at moments, as did the audience around me. There were several moments of exhilaration. And the Grand Finale left me marvelling. This was IT. This was *the* feeling I’d come for. And I did jump up, clap and shout. I think I just feel like I’d like to have felt it *more*.

Overall, this is an impressive, thrilling, awesome example of just how exciting dance can be that just falls short in a few places here and there. The machine-gun precision, the foot-tapping music, the pure spectacle of the full-troupe dancers is mesmerising. As the title song about Smith’s character exclaims, ‘I am the Lord of the Dance, said he, And I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be, And I’ll lead you all in the Dance, said he’ and so he did. He leads the dance troupe with magnetic force and carries us into the rousing world of Irish Dancing at its absolute best and I for one, loved it! 

25 Years of Lord of the Dance - Palace Theatre, Manchester - Thursday 14th July 2022 by Abigail Holden

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance is back, for its 25th anniversary and it’s better than ever. Personally, I knew that the show was Irish dancing and that the dancers would have footwork quicker than the speed of light, but I didn’t know much more than that. However, I was still extremely excited to see this show, as it has always fascinated me, with how quickly and precisely the dancers can move, having seen snippets of the show on various TV shows. I was not disappointed and have fallen in love with this worldwide, record-breaking phenomenon.

The show itself is made up of the storyline of the Little Spirit and her dreams. She dreams of the Lord of the Dance and his arch-nemesis, The Dark Lord. The Dark Lord wants to become the Lord of the Dance, and nearly succeeds by tempting the Lord of the Dance away from his true love, Saoirse, with the dark and mysterious Morrighan, who turns out to be working for The Dark Lord. The story continues, without giving away too many spoilers, the fight of good (the Lord of the Dance) and evil (The Dark Lord) continues, with interludes of a love story, a cheeky and playful Little Spirit, a lot of footwork and some very talented fiddlers, Erin the Goddess, putting into words what the dances mean, in the form of song.

Matt Smith , as the Lord of the Dance, blew me away with his first entrance onto the stage being something to remember, with his charismatic smile and unbelievable talent. However, before we meet the Lord of the Dance, the Little Spirit must dream him up first. The Little Spirit came in the form of the lovely Cassidy Ludwig , who dazzled the audience with sprinkles of glitter and her cheekiness towards The Dark Lord and his Warriors (especially when she kicked one of them up the bum as he exited the stage, to show her hatred for them). As rivals for the love of the Lord of the Dance, Lauren Clarke ’s Saoirse and Cyra Taylor ’s Morringhan were light on their feet, gaining so much air-time they looked as though they were flying. The Dark Lord himself was played by the highly experienced and truly incredible, Zoltan Papp . Having performed opposite Michael Flattley, he brought all of the energy required to make The Dark Lord scary and surprisingly funny, at the same time.

The roles of Saoirse, Morringhan, the Lord of the Dance and The Dark Lord are played by different people on different nights, meaning each show is a different experience, as you witness the small changes that occur due to the way each person works with each other. You could watch the show 100 times and get something different out of it each time, which is why people keep coming back for more.

The back of the stage had a higher platform, which had steps that led to the main stage, with the whole of the back of the stage being a massive LED screen, that showed Celtic knot patterns and different landscapes that went with the dance and the character, such as The Dark Lord’s dark forest, that was engulfed in flames.

One of my favourite parts of the entire show is the iconic end to act one, which is simply named, Lord of the Dance. That music, with those costumes and that choreography has awed people all over the world, me included. The canon, down the horizontal line of dancers, where they don’t miss a single beat by even a nanosecond? INCREDIBLE.

In conclusion, from the hardcore fans that have followed Lord of the Dance since its birth 25 years ago, to the novices of viewing the show, such as myself, every single person in the auditorium enjoyed the show. If you like Irish dancing, or if you like topless men moving their feet so fast that you cannot see it with the naked eye, or even if you are just looking for something new to see at the theatre, this is the show for you.

Michael Flattely’s dream became a reality in the shape of the biggest dance show of all time. It is so inspiring to see it and encourages me, as I am sure it does others, to follow my dreams. No dream is too big, as Lord of the Dance shows time and time again. WE SCORE LORD OF THE DANCE - 10/10

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Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance – 25th anniversary tour to open on St. Patrick's Day at the Eventim Apollo London

The highly acclaimed production has broken countless box office records, enjoying over two decades of standing ovations

• 09:00, 31 JAN 2022
• Updated 10:52, 14 FEB 2022

One of the most successful touring shows in entertainment history is coming back to UK venues with performances this spring and summer.

To mark the milestone 25th Anniversary of the Irish dance phenomenon, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance will return to the renowned Eventim Apollo, London opening on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday 17 March 2022.

Further performances will take place on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 March.

Tickets are available now with proceeds from the premiere performance donated to the charity, The Ireland Funds.

Since its premiere, Michael Flatley's Lord of The Dance has visited over 1,000 venues worldwide and has been seen by over 60 million people in 60 different countries on every continent.

Celebrating 25 years of show-stopping thrills, the family-favourite dance sensation is making a zesty return to a new generation of audiences.

The show will be touring across the UK from March to July, taking in 23 cities, including Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and Glasgow.

Described by the Los Angeles Times as a "showpiece extravaganza", featuring more than 150,000 taps per performance, audiences will be transported to a mythical time and place while watching each spectacular moment of the show.

Lord of the Dance has been known to capture hearts in a swirl of movement, precision dancing and artistic lighting.

Michael Flatley, producer, choreographer and director of the production says: "It’s hard to believe that we’re already celebrating 25 years of Lord of the Dance. I’m so proud of this show and what we’ve achieved.

"We’re looking forward to this next tour as everyone deserves a positive and uplifting 2022!"

To book tickets for Lord of the Dance, coming to the Eventim Apollo in London between Thursday, March 17 and Saturday, March 19, 2022, visit the website here.

What will the new show bring to audiences?

The show will go to the next level in 2022 for its 25th Anniversary celebration, offering a fresh new look to the much-favoured classic.

Fans can expect new staging, costumes and choreography along with state of the art technology, special effects and lighting, whilst maintaining the integrity of the original masterpiece.

The spectacle will feature 40 of the world’s most outstanding young performers directed by Michael Flatley, with new music by composer Gerard Fahy.

This latest iteration combines the best of tradition with all the excitement of new music and dance.

A legacy of incredible performance

The journey to Lord of the Dance began with Michael Flatley’s dream to create the greatest Irish dance show in the world.

Driven by his dream and ambition to bring his new form of Irish Dance to the world stage, and following a performance that caught the world’s attention at Eurovision 1994, Lord of the Dance is the culmination of Flatley’s beliefs that 'Nothing is impossible' and advice to 'Follow your dreams.'

Lord of the Dance has gone on to receive unparalleled accolades, and to break theatrical records across the globe.

The show not only brought Irish dancing to the world stage but has catapulted the art of Irish dance to a higher plane, unprecedented worldwide recognition and dove straight into the hearts and minds of millions worldwide.

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance has dazzled audiences around the world with its unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality. The beloved Irish dance show transcends culture and language, soaring into the soul on astounding aerial moves, unparalleled precision dancing and outstanding theatrical effects.

Much of the secret to its phenomenal success is that it speaks to all, crossing boundaries of age, gender and cultural diversity. Its timeless, universal appeal has made Lord of the Dance one of the modern-day wonders of the world, and a myth to a living legend.

What's to come?

The original elements of the successful show have been masterfully curated by Flatley whilst incorporating the energy of the talented new cast.

“I have the greatest team of dancers,” says Flatley.

"They are excited to be part of Lord of the Dance and every single one of them is trained to the highest standards of dance, athleticism and precision.

"Over the years, we’ve had thousands of dancers from around the world be part of our story and I’m honoured to have been able to give them this opportunity to follow their passion.

"Our fans too, have been an incredible part of the journey, and they’ve become a huge part of our global family."

Michael Flatley himself is also expected to be part of the show's audience on the global premiere night.

The tour will be coordinated by Harvey Goldsmith CBE and promoted by Triple A Entertainment Group.

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Lord of the Dance

A Lifetime of Standing Ovations

Saturday 26 October 2024, 14:30 PM

Saturday, 26 October 2024

£42.50, £53.95 & £63.95

Oval Hall | Sheffield City Hall

The world-renowned Lord of the Dance is poised to make an exhilarating return to the United Kingdom. After celebrating the 25th anniversary of "Lord of the Dance" in 2022, Michael Flatley is back with a dazzling revival of his iconic dance extravaganza.

The 2024 tour promises to be an extraordinary journey that will captivate audiences again with this record-breaking show. 

"Lord of the Dance," a production that has enchanted over 60 million people in 60 countries on every continent and graced more than 1000 venues, is a testament to Michael Flatley's creative brilliance. It has left an indelible mark on the world of dance, solidifying its status as one of the most successful productions in the history of entertainment.

The tour joins us in Sheffield for 4 shows, Friday 25 October -Sunday 27 October 2024.

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Currently touring until 31 October 2024

After celebrating the 25th anniversary of Lord of the Dance in 2022, Michael Flatley is back with a dazzling revival of his iconic dance extravaganza. The 2024 tour promises to be an extraordinary journey that will captivate audiences again with this record-breaking

The world-renowned Lord of the Dance makes an exhilarating return with A Lifetime of Standing Ovations.

Following the grand celebration of Lord of the Dance’s 25th anniversary in 2022, Michael Flatley returns with a stunning revival of his iconic dance spectacle. The 2024 tour is poised to embark on an extraordinary journey, once more enthralling audiences with this record-breaking show.

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Speaking about the show, Michael said: “The magic of ‘Lord of the Dance’ lives on in the hearts of our audience, and I am thrilled to bring this iconic show back to the UK in 2024. It’s a testament to the enduring power of dance and the indomitable spirit of the human soul.

“Our 2024 tour promises to be an extraordinary journey that will take audiences to the next level once again In 2024, this extraordinary experience for fans will feature new staging, fresh choreography, new costumes, cutting-edge technology, and special effects lighting. It’s a celebration of a lifetime of standing ovations and we aim to leave the audience spellbound.”

Lord of the Dance, a production that has captivated over 60 million individuals across 60 countries spanning every continent and performed at more than 1000 venues, stands as a testament to the creative genius of Michael Flatley. It has made an enduring impact on the realm of dance, firmly establishing itself as one of the most triumphant productions in the annals of entertainment history.

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Lord of the Dance – A Life Time of Standing Ovations

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About This Show

After celebrating the 25th anniversary of  Lord of the Dance in 2022, Michael Flatley is back with a dazzling revival of his iconic dance extravaganza. The 2024 tour promises to be an extraordinary journey that will captivate audiences again with this record-breaking show.

Lord of the Dance , a production that has enchanted over 60 million people in 60 countries on every continent and graced more than 1000 venues, is a testament to Michael Flatley’s creative brilliance. It has left an indelible mark on the world of dance, solidifying its status as one of the most successful productions in the history of entertainment.

Michael said,  “The magic of ‘Lord of the Dance’ lives on in the hearts of our audience, and I am thrilled to bring this iconic show back to the UK in 2024. It’s a testament to the enduring power of dance and the indomitable spirit of the human soul. Our 2024 tour promises to be an extraordinary journey that will take audiences to the next level once again In 2024, this extraordinary experience for fans will feature new staging, fresh choreography, new costumes, cutting-edge technology, and special effects lighting. It’s a celebration of a lifetime of standing ovations and we aim to leave the audience spellbound.”

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About Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance

Lord of the Dance, a production that has enchanted over 60 million people in 60 countries on every continent and graced more than 1000 venues, is a testament to Michael Flatley's creative brilliance. It has left an indelible mark on the world of dance, solidifying its status as one of the most successful productions in the history of entertainment. Lord of the Dance is described by the Los Angeles Times as a "showpiece extravaganza," transporting the audience to a mythical realm. It boasts over 150,000 taps per performance, an enchanting display of precision dancing, artistic lighting, and breathtaking pyrotechnics. The visionary behind this spectacle, Michael Flatley, revives and updates Lord of the Dance for a new generation of fans. The journey to this spectacular production started with Flatley's dream to create the greatest Irish dance show in the world. It reached the world stage after his show-stealing performance at Eurovision 1994. Lord of the Dance has shattered records and garnered unparalleled accolades worldwide, catapulting Irish dance to new heights and touching the hearts and minds of millions.

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Michael Flatley opens up on cancer diagnosis as he 'never entertained' it could be fatal

American-born Irish dancer Michael Flatley is taking his reimagined Lord Of The Dance show on the road, 30 years after his original seven-minute performance wowed Eurovision fans

• 16:36, 26 Jun 2024
• Updated 07:49, 27 Jun 2024

Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said he "never entertained" the idea that his cancer could have killed him.

The Irish dancer was diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of cancer in 2023, but is now in remission after treatment. The 65-year-old found fame with his seven-minute dance performance at the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, which was extended to become the successful stage show Riverdance. Flatley went on to create Lord Of The Dance, which enjoyed a record-breaking 21-date run at Wembley Stadium. Ahead of his upcoming tour of a new version of Lord Of The Dance, the Chicago-born dancer told ITV's Good Morning Britain he is "feeling pretty good", following his cancer diagnosis and treatment.

He said: "I think, for anybody who finds themselves in this position, the most important thing is a positive mental attitude. Just be positive. I never entertained the possibility that this could be fatal in any way. I've always focused on the positive, and I surrender myself to the Lord and he saw me through this."

Flatley told Susanna Reid and Martin Lewis he blamed a 2016 house fire for the cancer, adding that he was "one of the most fit men in Ireland" for many years before the blaze. Although presenters Susanna Reid and Martin Lewis pointed out the fire wasn't the official reason for Flatley’s diagnosis, he claimed his health began to deteriorate afterwards.

The Riverdance star opened up about his latest Lord Of The Dance tour - which begins in July - explaining it features holograms of him. He explained: "I perform in a hologram, so there's three of me in different areas. We do a dance-off against each other and it’s quite a highlight, the audience seems to love it, which is a great thing. This show is fantastic, a lifetime of standing ovations, some of the greatest dancers in the world .

"I’ve changed the show, they’re all using their arms now, which I am really proud of. We changed Irish dancing since the first day I created Riverdance, and 28 years later with Lord Of The Dance, we’re still selling out."

The dancer said that because of his health, he "wouldn’t be able to do a long tour" again, but he has no plans to make the whole show in a hologram form, adding: "I love to see humans." During the interview, Flatley also confirmed he was working on a new film based around dancing.

Flatley’s Lord Of The Dance tour begins on July 16 at Edinburgh Playhouse, and visits Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham before finishing in Londonderry on November 9.

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August 2021

• Fri 27 Aug → Sun 29 Aug Overton, Laverstoke Park Farm CarFest South 2021 Rick Astley, Chic featuring Nile Rodgers, Marc Almond, Reef, ELO Again…

September 2014

• Mon 1 Sep → Sat 25 Oct London Palladium Lord Of The Dance - Dangerous Games, Michael Flatley, Nadine Coyle

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: A Spectacular Return – UK Tour

The world-renowned Lord of the Dance is poised to make an exhilarating return to the United Kingdom. After celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Lord of the Dance” in 2022, Michael Flatley is back with a dazzling revival of his iconic dance extravaganza. The 2024 tour promises to be an extraordinary journey that will captivate audiences again with this record-breaking show.

“Lord of the Dance” is described by the Los Angeles Times as a “showpiece extravaganza,” transporting the audience to a mythical realm. It boasts over 150,000 taps per performance, an enchanting display of precision dancing, artistic lighting, and breathtaking pyrotechnics.

The visionary behind this spectacle, Michael Flatley, revives and updates “Lord of the Dance” for a new generation of fans. The journey to this spectacular production started with Flatley’s dream to create the greatest Irish dance show in the world. It reached the world stage after his show-stealing performance at Eurovision 1994. “Lord of the Dance” has shattered records and garnered unparalleled accolades worldwide, catapulting Irish dance to new heights and touching the hearts and minds of millions.

Since its premiere over 25 years ago, Flatley has seen global success for the iconic show that combines high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling, and sensuality. Flatley is busy preparing a celebration for his beloved creation. The Irish dancing icon embarked on his final tour in 2016, performing on stage for the last time at Caesar’s Colosseum in Las Vegas. However, he has continued as the show’s creator, producer, and choreographer.

Earlier this year, Michael was diagnosed with “an aggressive form of cancer.” In a statement at the time, it was revealed that he had undergone surgery and was in the care of excellent doctors. Always determined to overcome adversity and “never give up on his dreams,” Flatley will take these run of shows to the next level.

Michael said, “ The magic of ‘Lord of the Dance’ lives on in the hearts of our audience, and I am thrilled to bring this iconic show back to the UK in 2024. It’s a testament to the enduring power of dance and the indomitable spirit of the human soul. Our 2024 tour promises to be an extraordinary journey that will take audiences to the next level once again In 2024, this extraordinary experience for fans will feature new staging, fresh choreography, new costumes, cutting-edge technology, and special effects lighting. It’s a celebration of a lifetime of standing ovations and we aim to leave the audience spellbound. ”

Tour Dates for 2024:

Edinburgh Playhouse : Tue 16 – Thu 18 July Liverpool Empire : Fri 19 – Sun 21 July Hull New Theatre: Tue 23 – Thu 25 July Milton Keynes Theatre : Fri 26 – Sun 28 July Oxford New Theatre : Mon 29 – Wed 31 July Torquay Princess Theatre : Thu 1 – Sun 4 August Bristol Beacon: Tue 6 – Sun 11 August Manchester Palace : Tue 13 – Sun 18 August York Barbican: Tue 20 – Sun 25 August Aberdeen His Majesty’s: Tue 27 – Thu 29 August Glasgow Royal Concert Hall: Fri 30 Aug – 1 September Ipswich Regent Theatre: Tue 3 – 5 September Stoke Regent Theatre : Fri 6 – 8 September Cardiff New Theatre: Tue 10 – Thu 12 September Eastbourne Congress Theatre: Fri 13 – Sun 15 September Blackpool Opera House: Tue 17 – Thu 19 September Truro Hall for Cornwall: Wed 25 – Sat 28 September ON SALE 24 NOV Birmingham The Alexandra : Mon 30 Sept – Sun 6 October Southend Cliffs Pavilion: Tue 8 – Sun 13 October Aylesbury Waterside Theatre : Tue 15 – Thu 17 October Woking New Victoria Theatre : Fri 18 – Sun 20 October Bournemouth Pavilion: Tue 22 – Thu 24 October Sheffield City Hall: Fri 25 – Sun 27 October Leicester De Montfort Hall: Tue 29 – Thu 31 October Wimbledon New Theatre : Fri 1 – Sun 3 November

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