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The ‘Global phenomenon’ Riverdance has announced a 30th anniversary tour will take place next year at venues around the UK. The Riverdance troupe which created the global cultural phenomenon will perform in 30 venues over the course of 2025 to celebrate a milestone anniversary.

Danny Dyer may have shouted, punched and sobbed his way through a decade of dramatic moments in EastEnders, but despite it being an East End tradition, we’ve never seen him do a choreographed dance with spoons — until now. His unforgettable routine is performed in Mr Bigstuff with co-star and series creator Ryan Sampson, who describes it as “a little bit Michael Flatley, Lord Of The Dance”. It’s one of the highlights of the first episode of the new comedy as their characters – estranged brothers Lee and Glen – recreate a routine they did at a holiday camp in their youth.

Susanna Reid had to abruptly interrupt a live interview with Irish dancing legend Michael Flatley on Good Morning Britain.The 'Lord of the Dance' star, who is now in remission following cancer surgery joined Susanna and Money Expert Martin Lewis on Wednesday 26 June. During the interview, Michael suggested his opulent €30 million castle home may have contributed to his health issues.The property was partly destroyed during a fire in 2016, but was rebuilt over the following years. Michael shared his health struggles with the presenting duo and shared: "I was one of the fittest people in Ireland.

Naman Ramachandran Oliver Pearn’s feature directorial debut “On the Line” has been snapped up for U.K. and U.S. distribution by Trinity Creative Partnership and 101 Films.

K.J. Yossman Michael Flatley, best known as the creator and star of Irish stage show “Lord of the Dance,” is set to be immortalized on screen with a biographical drama series about his life. Produced by StoryFirst and tentatively titled “Dancelord,” the series is billed as a “no holds barred biopic” which will chronicle the highs and lows of Flatley’s colorful life. It has been written by Micho Rutare (“Z Nation”) with casting set to begin imminently. Jessica Sherman (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) is on-board as casting director. “For every transcendent moment onstage, Flatley endures grueling hours of pain and the loneliness of the road,” reads the synopsis. “Taunted by the media and, at times, doubted by everyone but his fans, Flatley bounces back time and again, dancing from his heart well into middle age and transforming Irish dance forever.”

A fleet-footed youngster from North Lanarkshire has been praised by his idol Michael Flatley after wowing him at a special anniversary performance of Lord of the Dance.

Riverdance may be tapping its way to a city near you.All year long, the traveling show is dropping into major cities all over North America including Scranton, Detroit, Cincinnati, Austin, San Diego and many more up until June 11.Now in its 29th year of existence, Riverdance hasn’t lost a step.The theatrical production featuring Irish folk music, dance and stories of the ancient past all the way to the modern day, is just as polished as ever as evidenced by a recent, breathtaking appearance on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.”What’s most exciting of all though is that tickets to see the truly timeless show are available for shockingly low prices.In fact, at the time of publication, we found some tickets going for as low as $35 before fees on Vivid Seats.Want to experience all the magic of Bill Whelan and Michael Flatlety’s one-of-a-kind ode to Irish dance live?Here’s what you need to know about their ongoing tour.All prices are subject to fluctuation.As of now, Riverdance is pretty much booked straight through June tapping and stepping its way all over North America.Rather than inundate you with information, we recommend you check out the show’s comprehensive calendar which includes dates, venues, show start times and links to buy tickets here.Riverdance, which exploded onto the scene with a now legendary performance at the 1994 Eurovision contest, is a two hour and 15 minute show with a single intermission.The most modern iteration of Bill Whelan and Michael Flatley’s show — now over 15,000 performances strong since its inception — includes new visual and audio effects.“Veteran Riverdance followers will appreciate the quite amazing 3D animated backdrops that give each scene new perspective—a realistic babbling brook or a

Only Fools and Horses star Patrick Murray announced he has had a part of his liver and a tumour removed following his second cancer diagnosis.

Lisa Marie Presley has reportedly been rushed to hospital by paramedics after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest.

Legendary musician Jeff Beck has sadly passed away at the age of 78.

Riverdance star Michael Flatley has revealed that he has been diagnosed with 'an aggressive form of cancer'.

Michael Flatley has revealed he has been diagnosed with an 'aggressive' form of cancer, in a statement shared to his social media accounts tonight.According to the release, the Riverdance star, 64, has undergone surgery and is currently being cared for by a team of doctors in hospital.The statement shared to Flatley's Instagram page, reads: 'Dear friends, we have something personal to share, Michael Flatley has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.'He has undergone surgery and is in the care of an excellent team of doctors. No further comments will be made at this time.

The Chicago-born star confirmed two years ago that he was treated in 2003 for a malignant melanoma.Michael said: "So many people who surround me have had cancer and so many people I know have died from it.“I was diagnosed with skin cancer myself and it was a very scary time."I sympathise with anybody who is lying on that bed and facing the uncertainty of the future. It can be a frightening place."He continued: “It was a malignant melanoma that I was diagnosed with.

Stavros Flatley's didn't win Britain's Got Talent but became one of the most successful acts on the show, claiming at one point to have made two million pounds.

Stavros Flatley star Lagi Demetriou, 25, has announced the happy news that he and fiancée Annika Crawford have welcomed their first child.The couple first shared their baby news via Annika's Instagram, posting a photo of Annika's bump with the caption: "Our next chapter - Baby Demetriou." Now, they have confirmed the baby's birth by shared a touching black and white photo of a tiny new born baby's hand.The caption simply read: "Xenia Demetriou 31 03 2022". Lagi shot to fame on Britain's Got Talent 13 years ago.

“We’ve all made mistakes. We’ve all done stupid things from time to time.”He continued, saying he has loved doing what he has done for his whole life.Michael said he “enjoyed (myself) to the fullest.”The dancer reminded fans that he was already 35 when he got his first breakthrough.

Michael Flatley has told how he narrowly avoided incurable cancer after his secretary spotted a mark on his face just as he was about to jet off on a trip that would have left no time to treat it.The Lord of the Dance star appeared on Thursday's Loose Women where he spoke about his new lease of life after having the cancer removed and the scary reality he could have been facing if it was diagnosed just a few weeks later. Michael, 62, said: "It's a sad reality.

Michael Flatley has tapped and jumped from Lord of the dance to Lord of the big screen, having picked up an award at the Monaco Streaming Film Festival for his film debut Blackbird.

Michael Flatley is selling off some of his prized possessions including the mask worn by Anthony Hopkins in Hannibal Lector as part of a clear out of his impressive Castlehyde stately home.The sprawling mansion near Fermoy in Co.Cork is undergoing a refurb which is why the Lord of the Dance star is putting some of his extraordinary possessions up for auction.The American dancer has already pumped an eye watering €37m into the house after buying it for €3m in 2001.After changing his mind about selling it in 2015 he has now decided to update his collection.It means he’s putting 700 items, including an iconic Hollywood prop, up for sale by public auction later this month.You will be able to buy everything from his the Louis XVI desk (est

The Sun, Michael is looking at ways to rejuvenate it.The publication claims that he is working with Oscar-winning songwriter Don Black to write new tunes for the show.Don Black made a name for himself penning songs alongside Andrew Lloyd Webber and for the Bond franchise so he definitely knows what he’s doing!The songwriter even confirmed the project in his new book, The Sanest Guy in the Room: A Life in Lyrics.However, he confessed that he is heartbroken that his late wife, Shirley won’t be there to see it come to fruition as she was a ‘huge fan’ of Michael’s dancing.Michael first brought Lord of the Dance to life in 1996 and made millions with the Irish dancing musical.The original tale follows the hero character, Lord of the Dance, as he

Gareth Bale should be so lucky if his world-beating left foot is ever badly injured.