Lord of the Dance at Manchester's Palace Theatre

LORD OF THE DANCE

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25 YEARS OF STANDING OVATIONS

 

AT THE MANCHESTER PALACE THEATRE THIS JULY

 Michael Flatley announced today that he is reviving 25 years of Lord of the Dance.

The most successful touring show in entertainment history is set to return to Manchester for six performances in July 2022. Tickets on sale now via ATG Tickets.

Since its premiere,  Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance has visited over 1000 venues worldwide and been seen by over 60 million people  in 60 different countries on every continent, making it one of the most successful dance productions in the world. 

Michael will revive and update the original Lord of the Dance for new generations of fans. The show, described by the Los Angeles Times as a "showpiece extravaganza", features more than 150,000 taps per performance as it transports the audience to a mythical time and place, capturing hearts in a swirl of movement, precision dancing, artistic lighting and pyrotechnics.

The journey to Lord of the Dance began with Michael Flatley’s dream to create the greatest Irish dance show in the world. Forged from his ambition and a performance that caught the world’s attention at Eurovision 1994, Lord of the Dance is the culmination of Flatley’s belief that “Nothing is impossible. Follow your dreams.”

Lord of the Dance has gone on to receive unparalleled accolades, and to break theatrical records across the globe. Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance not only brought Irish dancing to the world stage; it 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 state-of-the art theatrical effects.

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

The show will go to the next level in 2022 for its 25th anniversary show. Fans can expect new staging, new costumes and choreography plus cutting edge technology special effects lighting. 

Lord of the Dance premiered at the iconic Hammersmith Apollo in 2014, to mark the milestone 25th anniversary since Michael Flatley became an international sensation Lord of the Dance will open at the Apollo in 2022. 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.

Michael Flatley comments: “I’m so excited to bring the original Lord of the Dance back to UK Theatres in 2022.  I feel like this is the most vital tour in our 25 year history! The return of the arts is so incredibly important. I hope the tour will help renew spirits and put a smile back on everyone's faces...”

25 YEARS OF STANDING OVATIONS LORD OF THE DANCE

ON TOUR ACROSS THE UK 2022

 Manchester Palace Theatre                         Thu 14 – Sun 17 July

 

Tickets on sale now 

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