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Lord of the Dance: A Lifetime of Standing Ovations – Blackpool Opera House

18Sep

By Max EdenNo Comments

North West

Lord of the Dance: A Lifetime of Standing Ovations – Blackpool Opera House

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance latest touring show ‘A Lifetime of Standing Ovations’ is currently at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens as part of its UK Tour and its a breathtaking celebration of Irish dance, tradition, and high quality entertainment. With an exceptional cast and the spirit of Flatley himself woven into the performance, this show truly lives up to its iconic status. Cassidy Ludwig, who plays the enchanting Little Spirit, delivers a mesmerizing performance. She guides the audience through the story with grace and ethereal beauty, adding a magical touch to the narrative. Conor Rodgers, as the Lord of the Dance, is nothing short of phenomenal. His energy, precision, and charisma captivate from start to finish, making every leap and tap a spectacle in itself. Erin Lear...

14Aug

By Brian MaddenNo Comments

North West

Lord of the Dance – Palace Theatre

Since its premiere in Dublin on July 2nd, 1996, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance has captivated over 60 million people worldwide. On Tuesday night, a packed Manchester Palace Theatre became the latest audience to experience the magic as Lord of the Dance: A Lifetime of Standing Ovations took the stage. I had the privilege of reviewing the 25th-anniversary show in 2022, which left me "astounded" and "mesmerized." Naturally, I was eager to see if this 2024 revival could match that experience. The answer is an emphatic yes—if not more so. Just as in 2022, the performance opens and closes with on-screen appearances from Flatley himself, who remains the undisputed Lord of the Dance. Throughout the show, a massive video screen plays a key role, displaying breathtaking scenes of nature a...

Lord of The Dance: A Lifetime of Standing Ovations – Hull New Theatre

24Jul

By Jackie FoottitNo Comments

Yorkshire & Humber

Lord of The Dance: A Lifetime of Standing Ovations – Hull New Theatre

From its official debut on July 2nd, 1996, in Dublin, Ireland, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance has enchanted more than 60 million people worldwide. And on Tuesday evening a packed Hull New Theatre added to that figure when Lord of the Dance: A Lifetime of Standing Ovations came to town. It was a thrill for me to review the 25th anniversary of Lord of the Dance, back in 2022 - a production I was “astounded” and “mesmerised” by. Would Flatley’s revival have the same effect on me in 2024? The answer is yes, with the prefix “more” added. As in 2022, the show opens and closes with on-screen performances from Flatley, who is still definitely the Lord of the Dance. The huge video screen played a very important role throughout, with fantastic scenes of forest fires, flower-fi...

Lord of the Dance: 25 Years of Standing Ovations – Palace Theatre

15Jul

By Brian MaddenNo Comments

North West

Lord of the Dance: 25 Years of Standing Ovations – Palace Theatre

It's hard to believe that 25 years have passed since Michael Flatley stepped aside from Riverdance and created Lord of the Dance. In fact, it's now 28 years since that spectacular Eurovision interval act, that I still think to this day is the only interval act to overshadow the song contest itself! Since then, it has gone on to sell over 60 million tickets in over 1000 venues across the world. It puts such a joyous smile on your face to watch these fantastic dancers in action. The audience were clapping along and cheering from the very beginning. I think it's the positive energy the show gives us that makes it so infectious. Gerard Fahy who composed the music for the original show has written some new music for this production. It feels more like an update than brand new material. ...

11May

By Jackie FoottitNo Comments

Yorkshire & Humber

Lord of the Dance – Hull New Theatre

Irish dance phenomenon Michael Flatley can add yet another standing ovation to his tally, after his creation, Lord of the Dance, astounded and mesmerised, yet puzzled, the Hull New Theatre audience, on Tuesday evening. I say “puzzled” because I, for one, have no idea how human feet can move that fast. And to the same beat, at the same time. Billed as “25 years of standing ovations”, it was in 1996 that Lord of the Dance tap-danced its way onto a Dublin stage and has now been seen by more than 60 million people. The Hull show opened with a huge video screen as a backdrop, showing Flatley’s performances throughout his career and, though not dancing live on the night, one later screening was so amazing, it could have been him on the Hull New Theatre stage. The video screen played ...