Stand by once again for one of the most exciting experiences in the history of entertainment as Michael Flatley is reviving Lord of the Dance, to celebrate 25 years of successful touring. The new show, Lord of the Dance 25 Years of Standing Ovations is not just a show but a challenge – few people can remain in their seats!
Michael Flatley’s Lord of The Dance has visited over 1000 venues worldwide and been seen by more than 60 million people in 60 different countries on every continent. Michael is reviving and updating the original Lord of the Dance for new generations of fans. The show 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, 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.
It has gone on to receive unparalleled accolades, and to break theatrical records across the globe. It 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.
The show will go to the next level in 2022 for its 25th anniversary celebration. Fans can expect new staging, new costumes and choreography plus cutting-edge technology special effects.
Featuring 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 said: “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…”
2022 TOUR DATES
March 18-19 London, Eventim Apollo
22-27 Portsmouth Kings Theatres
29-03 Eastbourne Congress Theatre
April 05-09 Northampton Royal & Derngate
11-14 York Barbican
15-17 Leicester De Monfort Hall
19-21 Llandudno Venue Cymru
22-24 Aylesbury Waterside Theatres
25-27 Cardiff New Theatres
May 10-12 Hull New Theatre
13-15 Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
18-21 Dunfermline Alhambra Theatre
23-25 Sunderland Empire
June 04-05 Glasgow SEC Armadillo
07-11 Oxford New Theatre
13-15 Sheffield City Hall
16-18 Birmingham New Alexandra Theatre
21-23 Guildford G Live
24-26 Southend Cliffs Pavilion
July 08-09 Glasgow SEC Armadillo
11-13 Blackpool Opera House
14-17 Manchester Palace Theatre
