Lord of the Dance

Lord of the Dance (1997)

01/10/1996 (GB)
Music, Documentary
1h 30m

Overview

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.

  • David MalletDirector
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • musical
  • irish music
  • irish dance

Top Billed Cast

Michael Flatley

Michael Flatley

Lord of the Dance

Bernadette Flynn

Saoirse, the Irish Coleen

Daire Nolan

Daire Nolan

Don Dorcha, the Dark Lord

Gillian Norris

Morrighan, the Temptress

Helen Egan

The Little Spirit

Anne Buckley

Anne Buckley

Erin, the Goddess

Máiréad Nesbitt

Máiréad Nesbitt

Violinist

Cora Smyth

Violinist

Desmond Bailey

The Lord of the Dance Troupe Member

Steven Brunning

The Lord of the Dance Troupe Member

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