In pictures: Riverdance 30th anniversary to be celebrated at Mayflower Theatre
The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breath-taking performances has left audiences in awe.
To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance is embarking on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.
(Image: Mayflower Theatre) This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics.
And for the first time Riverdance welcomes 'The New Generation' of performers, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago.
Riverdance 30: The New Generation is at Mayflower Theatre from September 25 to 28.
Tickets from mayflower.org.uk
(Image: Mayflower Theatre)
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