25 years ago, on 30th April 1994, Riverdance burst onto the world stage as part of the ground-breaking production that was theEurovision Song Contest, electrifying the thousands present in Dublin’s Point Theatre and 300 million TV viewers.
Conceived by producer, Moya Doherty with music composed by Bill Whelan and choreography by Michael Flatley, Jean Butler and Mavis Ascott. In just seven minutes, Riverdance changed the face of Irish Dance forever.
Moya Doherty said, “Just as my life changed with Eurovision 1994 so the cultural image of Ireland was also transformed. Irish culture, expressed in this case through dance and music, and as part of a wider, cultural awakening, took its place with confidence on the world stage. The UK was the very first place visited by the show which emerged from that Eurovision moment. Now, after a 25-year journey, I am delighted that it should be the UK that Riverdance returns to next year”.
This 7-minute routine was expanded by Producer Moya Doherty and Director John McColgan, into a full show with an incredible score composed by Bill Whelan.
25 years on from that seminal moment, the show has become a beloved family favourite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning music and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Since its debut, over 3 billion people worldwide have seen Riverdance on TV.
After two and a half decades of world touring, Riverdance will return to the UK in 2020. Riverdance, the New 25th Anniversary Production catapults the show into the 21st century, completely immersing audiences in the extraordinary and elemental power of its music and dance.
Fans of all ages are still in love with the magic of Riverdance – the original, the best.
LOCAL LISTINGS INFORMATION
RIVERDANCE: The New 25th Anniversary Show
Royal Concert Hall Nottingham
Monday 16 to Wednesday 18 March 2020
Mon-Wed 8pm, Wed matinee 2.30pm
£37.50 – £53 www.trch.co.uk 0115 989 5555
