TEG DAINTY and TEG Van Egmond have announced that the 25th Anniversary production of Riverdance will tour Australia in April 2024.
The Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show is a powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favourite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance.
Composer Bill Whelan has rerecorded his mesmerising soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, video, stage and costume designs.
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary power and grace of its music and dance – beloved by fans of all ages. Fall in love with the magic of Riverdance all over again. The show will travel to Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.
In 1997, the spectacle known asRiverdance first swept across Australia, leaving an indelible mark on the nation’s cultural landscape. From the moment it first graced our stages, this mesmerising fusion of Irish and international dancing, music, and breathtaking visuals captured the hearts of audiences.
The explosive energy and unparalleled precision of the dancers and musicians left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a cultural sensation. It went on to achieve extraordinary success in Australia touring five times between 1997 to 2012 and selling a phenomenal 830,000 tickets!
This new critically acclaimed 25th Anniversary show has been touring the world since 2020 with sold out seasons in North America, the UK, Europe, Dubai and in 2022 and 2023, Riverdance returned home to Dublin, Ireland for record breaking runs.
The Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show will play the RAC Arena, Perth (2 April), Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne (6 & 7 April), Brisbane Entertainment Centre (10 & 11 April) and the Aware Super Theatre, Sydney (13 & 14 April). For more information, visit: www.riverdance.com for details.
Image: Riverdance 25th Anniversary Troupe (supplied)