Lord of the Dance
From: Tuesday, 27th October 2009
To: Sunday, 1 November 2009
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Synopsis
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.
Our Review:
28 October 2009
If you've never seen Michael Flatley's dramatic choreography performed live, make sure you get yourself a ticket for Lord of the Dance, showing at the New Theatre from 27th October to 1st November. And even if you know Riverdance so well you can tap out the moves at home, it's still worth coming along. You can guarantee that this production will serve up all the smooth moves and glitter you expect and hope for, but also that it will surprise you with something fresh. The keynote of the production is a dramatic collision of tradition and modernity: old Celtic symbols appear in flashing lights and on lycra costumes. Old Irish folksongs are followed with brutal dance sequences under UV lights.
The plot is predictable, centering on a basic clash between good and evil; these binaries are represented visually through rather crude symbols and costumes, black for bad, white for good. Yet the plot is only a vehicle for a series of high-quality performances, which surprise whe...
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Michael Flatley (Choreographer)
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