Lord of the Dance

Lord of the Dance

NR 1997 · 90 min · ★ 7.3 · Music, Documentary

Filmed at the Point Theatre in Dublin 'Lord of the Dance' takes Irish dancing to spectacular new heights. Orchestrated and conducted by Anne Dudley, inspiring original music by Ronan Hardiman and exhilarating dance starring the sensational Michael Flatley with supporting characters Bernadette Flynn, Daire Nolan, Gillian Norris, Helen Egan and Anne Buckley - Lord of the Dance is a rare and magical experience. Michael Flatley takes to the stage in a stunning Celtic dance spectacular which re-tells Irish folk legend in a dazzling and updated style. Join us when time stood still and Erin was goddess of all... The stories had all been written and everyone knew their parts. But the ancient clans, sitting in their stone circles, heard mumblings and the spirits dream was troubled. A new dark power had emerged to challenge the Lord of the Dance.

Directed by David Mallet

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Michael Flatley Lord of the Dance
Bernadette Flynn Saoirse, the Irish Coleen
Daire Nolan Don Dorcha, the Dark Lord
Gillian Norris Morrighan, the Temptress
Helen Egan The Little Spirit
Anne Buckley Erin, the Goddess
Máiréad Nesbitt Violinist
Cora Smyth Violinist
Desmond Bailey The Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
Steven Brunning The Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
Declan Bucke The Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
John Carey The Lord of the Dance Troupe Member

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