2/28/2024 0 Comments Cassidy ludwig![]() He fills the shoes of Flatley himself admirably and has the audience in the palm of his hands. He is a great leading man, filled with charisma and huge amounts of energy. ![]() Matt Smith leads the cast as the Lord of the Dance. This reviewer has never such precise choreography delivered by a very physically fit dance troupe. ![]() Michael Flatley’s choreography is, as one would expect, phenomenal. The stunning projections add to this, showing the audience the world we are in whilst not distracting too much from the dance. They combine the mystical nature of the show’s setting with traditional Celtic dress perfectly. Adrian Gwillyn and Jeanne Spaziani design the costumes which are wonderfully creative. Despite most of it being pre-recorded tracks, it never feels lacking, although sometimes the pre-recording tap tracks are unnervingly loud. Gerard Fahy’s original score is beautiful and surprisingly varied. Add to this some fiddle-playing sequences and a stunning singer and Lord of the Danceis a treat to the eyes and ears. To say the show has a plot might be an overstatement, but there is a loose narrative with some fantastic characters to tie the impressive dance pieces together. In its 25 year history, the show has played 56 countries and has been seen by over 50 million people. Now, in 2022, the show finds itself at the City Hall in Sheffield on a world tour. Director and Choreographer: Michael FlatleyĢ5 years ago Michael Flatley created a little show called Lord of the Dance at the Point Theatre in Dublin, following his departure from Riverdance.
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