Michael Flatley’s world-renowned Lord Of The Dance will be gracing South African stages again in 2025 as part of the highly-anticipated ‘A Lifetime of Standing Ovations’ tour. This spectacular production, which has captivated millions of fans across the globe, promises to deliver a mesmerising showcase of Irish dance, breathtaking choreography, and world-class artistry.
This iteration of the popular show brings novel musical elements and choreography to the iconic production, which seamlessly combine the old and the new. Updated costumes add a glamourous, yet contemporary flair to the new look. State-of-the-art technology and special effects lighting enhance the audience experience and envelope them in the world of Lord of the Dance.
The spectacle features 40 of the world’s most outstanding young performers led by veteran dancer Matt Smith as The Lord, directed by Michael Flatley, with music by composer Gerard Fahy. Following Michael Flatley’s ground-breaking performance, Riverdance, which caught the world’s attention at Eurovision 1994, Lord of the Dance has embodied Flatley’s belief that “Nothing is impossible, follow your dreams.”
Since its premiere, Michael Flatley’s Lord Of The Dance has sold out over 1000 theatres, arenas and stadiums worldwide and been seen by over 60 million people in 60 different countries on every continent, making it one of the most successful dance productions in the world.
The show has played at iconic venues and landmarks such as Madison Square Garden and the Lyric Theatre, New York, London’s O2 and Wembley Arenas, Accor Arena, Paris, Hyde Park Route of Kings and The Temples of Baalbek, Lebanon. Lord of the Dance has received countless accolades, and broken box office records across the globe. In 1998 Lord of the Dance performed a record-breaking 21 consecutive sell-out shows at London’s Wembley Arena – a feat for which it still holds the record and which earned Michael Flatley a place on Wembley’s illustrious Square of Fame. Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance has not only brought Irish dancing to the world stage, it has catapulted the art of Irish dance to a higher plane and captured the hearts and minds of millions worldwide. The spectacular show has dazzled audiences around the world with its unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality.
The beloved Irish dance show transcends culture and language. Lord of the Dance speaks to all, crossing boundaries of age, gender and cultural diversity. Its timeless, universal appeal has made Lord of the Dance one of the most enduring productions of all time.
Show dates:
- 14, 15, 16, 17 August 2025, Grand Arena, Grandwest
- 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 August 2025, Sunbet Arena, Time Square
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