Lord of the Dance extends West End run

Flatley & Keegan

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games has extended its run at the Playhouse Theatre for a further three weeks. The production will now close on 24th January 2016. 

Tickets for the new period are now on sale. Flatley said, “I am proud of our cast and am delighted that we are continuing at this iconic London theatre.”

Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games stars James Keegan, Morgan Comer and Cathal Keaney and directed by Flatley. All three have won multiple World Irish Dancing Championship titles. Rachael O’Connor plays the role of Erin the Goddess.

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games transferring to Broadway

Fresh from dazzling West End audiences, it has been announced that Michael Flatley will make his Broadway debut when  Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games transfers to New York later this year.

Filling the gap between On the Town and Cirque du Soleil, Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games opens at Broadway's Lyric Theatre on 10th November 2015 (previews from 7th November) for a limited run until 3rd January 2016.

Flatley, who directed and choreographed the production, will make a special appearance at the end of the show which stars Morgan Comer, James Keegan and Cathal Keaney as the title character.

Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games has recently run in London at the Palladium and Dominion Theatre. It is returning to the West End later this year for a limited season at the Playhouse Theatre. 

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games transferring to Playhouse Theatre

Following its recent runs at the Dominion Theatre and London Palladium, it has been announced that Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games is transferring to the West End's Playhouse Theatre.

Flatley said, “I’m delighted that London has once again welcomed us so warmly, and to be able to extend the show’s run by moving to the very beautiful Playhouse Theatre makes me feel immensely proud of what we’ve achieved. I am delighted for my dancers that they can continue to perform in this great city.”

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance breaks Dominion Theatre box office records following Britain’s Got Talent performance

Flatley & James Keegan

On Monday 1st June, following Michael Flatley’s last ever UK television performance on the final of Britain’s Got Talent, sales for his West End show Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games broke the Dominion Theatre box office records for the highest number of tickets sold and most money taken in one day.

Flatley said: “We're delighted to have made a little bit of history in the West End. London and the UK in general have been very good to us and we feel very at home here.”

David Pearson (General Manager at the Dominion Theatre) said: “We are delighted that Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games has broken the record for daily sales at the Dominion Theatre Box Office. I know that this phenomenal show will continue to thrill our audiences through until September.”

Interview: James Keegan, star of Lord Of The Dance

James Keegan is currently starring as the Lord of the Dance in Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games at the Dominion Theatre. 

Born and raised in Manchester, James took up Irish dancing at the age of 4 with the Lally School of Irish Dancing. From a young age James competed in many Feisana consistently being placed top 3, winning his first title at the American National Championships at the age of 7. 

He continued to excel winning a total of 4 American National, 8 British National, 9 Great Britain, 3 all Ireland, 1 European and 2 World championship titles. In 2000 he won every major title that could be achieved competitively in Irish dancing. 

When James first played the Lord of the Dance he became the youngest dancer to have played the role. He has now played the part all over the world, in the USA, Mexico, Egypt, Dubai, Russia, Asia and Europe. 

I recently spoke to James about his journey with Lord of the Dance, what it’s like to work so closely with a living legend and why he’s up until 2am night after night…

How long have you been with the show now?

I’m coming up to twelve years which is a crazy amount of time! Do you know what? It sounds cliché, but time flies when you’re having fun. Every tour is always so different, I could be in London for six months – as I am at the minute – or we could be in Dubai for two weeks, or travelling around Germany or France doing back to back shows. It’s always a new experience, and obviously I’ve been around the block a few times [laughs] and been back to Germany and back to Dubai, but we have nice gaps between and there’s always new people coming in so it hasn’t felt like twelve years!

Michael Flatley returns to Lord of the Dance at the Dominion Theatre for selected performances

Michael Flatley is returning to the West End production of Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games at the Dominion Theatre on Friday and Saturday evenings between 8th May and 27th June. 

Flatley returns to the production as he previously had to cancel several appearances when his father passed away in March. He will also be making a special appearance at the final date of the UK Tour at the Wembley Arena on 4th July.

Dangerous Games features "ground-breaking new technology", including holographs, dancing robots, world champion acrobats and the greatest team of Irish Dancers in the world. It has a new score composed by Gerard Fahy as well as new costumes and special effects lighting.

Press Night Pics: Lord Of The Dance transfers to the Dominion Theatre

Coinciding with St Patrick's Day, last night (17th March) Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games celebrated its transfer to the Dominion Theatre with a gala performance. Special guests included Eamonn Holmes, Ruth Langsford, Angela Rippon and Michael Buerk. Check out images from the evening below (select picture to enlarge).

Michael Flatley is making a special appearance in Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games until 24th March, paving the way for new young superstar James Keegan, who will be performing the lead role of Lord of the Dance. Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle reprises the role of Erin the Goddess until 21st March 2015.

Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes 

Rehearsal images released for West End return of Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games

Rehearsal images have been released for Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games. The production returns to the West End for a limited run at the Dominion Theatre from 13th March 2015. Check out the pictures below (click image to enlarge).

Michael Flatley will be making a special appearance in Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games between 13th and 24th March, paving the way for new young superstar James Keegan, who will be performing the lead role of Lord of the Dance. Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle will reprise the role of Erin the Goddess for ten performances only between 13th and 21st March 2015.

Michael Flatley to make appearances in selected performances of Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games

As we previously announced, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games is transferring to the Dominion Theatre from 13th March followings its season at the London Palladium.

It has now been confirmed that, due to unprecedented demand, Flatley is scheduled to make a special appearance in the show from 13th to 24th March at the Dominion Theatre, paving the way for new young superstar James Keegan who will be performing the lead role of Lord of the Dance. 

Flatley will also be returning to the 3 Arena in Dublin and the Odyssey Arena in Belfast at the end of March. His only performances in a multi-date UK tour will be at the Brighton Centre from 2nd to 5th April where the tour begins and at the Wembley Arena on 4th July where the tour ends.

Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance transfers to Dominion Theatre following Palladium run

It has been announced that Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games will transfer to the Dominion Theatre following its current run at the Palladium.

The show will run for six months at the Dominion from 13th March 2015. Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games has its final performance at the Palladium this Saturday 25th October, ahead of a World Tour.

Flatley said: “It was always my dream to bring Lord Of The Dance to the West End. We have had such a wonderful reception from the audiences who have raised the roof at the Palladium every night. I am absolutely thrilled that this great cast of stars and talented dancers will make their new home at the Dominion next year."

Editor's Blog: New openings, career defining performances & a trip to Chichester

Michael Flatley, Christina Bianco, Jacqueline Hughes, Cynthia Erivo, Drew McOnie & Sophie Thompson take centre stage...

August is always a strange month in theatreland. As the focus moved to Edinburgh, few shows opened in London, but suddenly September has crept up on us and the West End is kicking into action. Two of this month's biggest openings include the West End transfers of Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games and Forbidden Broadway.

Review: Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games at the London Palladium

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games 
London Palladium
Reviewed on Tuesday 2nd September 2014
★★★

As a Riverdance newbie I was particularly excited to see Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games which has transferred to the London Palladium for a limited run, marking Flatley's final West End performances.

Featuring the latest technology, this production showcases new staging of the original show. Projections are consistently used throughout as well as the occasional 3D hologram. The evening also features skipping violinists, a handful of numbers sung by former Girls Aloud member Nadine Coyle and a world class company of vibrant dancers. 

Lord of the Dance is high energy from beginning to end and left me feeling absolutely exhausted. The show transported me to a whole new world I knew nothing about; I was absolutely taken aback and, at times, utterly speechless. The female ensemble bring warmth and fun to the stage whilst the male ensemble bring power and precision. Everyone seems to be having a great time onstage which certainly rubs off onto the audience.