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Lord of the Dance (1997)

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.

  • Music
  • Documentary

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Michael FlatleyMichael FlatleyLord of the Dance
  • Photo of Bernadette FlynnBernadette FlynnSaoirse, the Irish Coleen
  • Photo of Daire NolanDaire NolanDon Dorcha, the Dark Lord
  • Photo of Gillian NorrisGillian NorrisMorrighan, the Temptress
  • Photo of Helen EganHelen EganThe Little Spirit
  • Photo of Anne BuckleyAnne BuckleyErin, the Goddess
  • Photo of Máiréad NesbittMáiréad NesbittViolinist
  • Photo of Cora SmythCora SmythViolinist
  • Photo of Desmond BaileyDesmond BaileyThe Lord of the Dance Troupe Member
  • Photo of Steven BrunningSteven BrunningThe Lord of the Dance Troupe Member

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