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Lord of the Dance

Lord of the Dance

Michael Flatley, creator and director of this award-winning international dance phenomenon, proved his vision that hearts and minds, united through music and dance, cross all traditional boundaries. His Lord of the Dance continues to shatter box office records all over the world, leaving audiences breathless and clamoring for more. Read more …

Described by the Los Angeles Times as a 'show piece extravaganza' Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance is a magical adventure of sight and sound that transports its audience to a mythical time and place, lifting the spirits and capturing the hearts of all who experience it.

From the moment the lights go down to the last encore, audiences are spellbound by a masterfully orchestrated combination of precision dancing, state of the art lighting and pyrotechnics. The musical score leaves no soul untouched.

Based on Irish folklore, this classic tale of Good vs. Evil, expressed through the universal language of dance, has thrilled audiences worldwide and catapulted Irish dance to a new dimension and unprecedented worldwide acclaim.

As the story unfolds, the Little Spirit travels through time to help the Lord of the Dance protect his people from the challenge of Don Dorcha, the Dark Lord. As this evil dark power challenges the hero, the incredible adventure continues, drawing its audience into a mythical universe of love, danger, and desire.

Michael Flatley's timeless production has barely been out of the best sellers list, and for the last 11 years has continually established itself as the No. 1 dance spectacular.

More information on this production is available at www.lordofthedance.com.

The critical consensus

Totally worth it for the finale and encore.

Jo Turbitt, Across the Arts, 17/01/2012

With the addition of flamenco, ballet and modern tap to the already strong show of Irish dancing, the production offers plenty to dance aficionados, and musical theatre enthusiasts alike. But while the actual performances are fine, Flatley’s bastardised vision of Gaelic culture leaves a lot to be desired.

***(*)(*)Sarah Nisbet, The Scotsman, 17/01/2012

Where and when?

Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh from Monday January 16, 2012, until Wednesday January 18, 2012. 8.00pm. More info: www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk

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