Riverdance
From: Monday, 16th April 2007
To: Saturday, 21 April 2007
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Synopsis
The original Irish dance extravaganza. Includes some flamenco and tap and the show has been revised a couple of times during its greatly extended life.
Our Review:
10 April 2007
Thirteen years ago, a troupe of Irish dancers performed a seven minute piece as part of the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin. The audience response, worldwide, was so huge that it was later expanded into the phenomenon that is Riverdance; since seen by 9 million people. Judging by the enthusiastic response at the opening of the tour in Manchester, the show has lost none of its appeal.
Joseph Moriarty and Aislinn Ryan lead the riverdancers, and excellent they are too. The producers wisely do not try and make them emulate the star appeal of Jean Butler and Michael Flatley. The show itself has evolved into a really fine ensemble piece, unlike Flatley's recent ventures which seem to be all about Michael.
Bill Whelan's timeless music gives the show the authenticity it requires to remain Irish. It also provides a perfect show case for the excellent band which, this time around, is a major part of the show. Fiddler Alexis Macisaac puts the rec...
Creative
Bill Whelan (Music)
Live Nation (Producer)
Moya Doherty (Producer)
John McColgan (Director)
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