Riverdance

The Farewell Tour

Live Nation is proud to announce the Riverdance Farewell Tour taking in fourteen cities across the UK from January 2009 (see over for full dates). This is the last chance for UK audiences to see the show rightly described by the Irish Times as “The Original…The Best”, tickets are on sale from 9am on 6 June 2008 and can be purchased by phone on 0844 576 5483 or online at www.livenation.co.uk. The Washington Post exclaimed, “Twelve years after its Dublin premiere, its continued popularity proves that it was, and remains, a phenomenon of historic proportions!”

“Since 1995, the success of RIVERDANCE in the UK has gone beyond our wildest dreams,” said producer Moya Doherty. “The fact that the show continues to draw and excite audiences 13 years after its debut in Dublin is a tribute to every dancer, singer, musician, staff and crew member who have dedicated themselves to the show. We look forward to this farewell tour of the UK as it was always our intention to end on a high note.”

Composed by Bill Whelan, Produced by Moya Doherty and Directed by John McColgan, the full-length show opened in February 1995 in the Point Theatre, Dublin and The Farewell Tour will be the eighth time that Riverdance has performed across the UK where it has been experienced by over 2.7 million people in well over 1000 performances in 18 cities and the show has lost none of its magic. The worldwide TV audience for Riverdance is in excess of 2 billion people.

Riverdance has received rave reviews across the world but perhaps the simplicity of The Guardian’s verdict sums it up: “Dance does not often get so good.” Riverdance is a celebration of Irish dance and culture, presented with sophistication and vibrancy.” The Hollywood Reporter acclaimed, “the sort of spectacle and experience that comes along once in a lifetime.”

This series of dates in 2009 represent the chance for UK Riverdance fans old and new to experience a truly phenomenal piece of theatrical entertainment. Don’t miss out!

For more information or pictures please contact Chris Hewlett on 0208 348 6767 or email chris@chrishewlett.com

For general Riverdance info, log on to www.riverdance.com
RIVERDANCE UK TOUR DATES 2009

BRISTOL Hippodrome
Monday 26 ? Saturday 31 January 2009
Box Office: 0844 847 2325 (?23.50 – ?39.50 plus booking fee)
(8pm Monday-Saturday, plus 2.30pm matinee Wednesday and Saturday)

PLYMOUTH Pavilions
Tuesday 3 ? Sunday 8 February 2009
Box Office: 0845 146 1460 (?23.50 – ?39.50 plus booking fee)
(8pm Tuesday-Sunday, plus 2.30pm matinee Saturday and Sunday)

BOURNEMOUTH BIC
Tuesday 10 ? Sunday 15 February 2009
Box Office: 0844 576 3000 (?24.50 – ?39.50 plus booking fee)
(8pm Tuesday-Saturday, plus 2.30pm matinees Saturday and Sunday)

LONDON Hammersmith Apollo
Wednesday 18 ? Saturday 21 February 2009
Box Office: 0844 844 4748 (?29.50 – ?42.50 plus booking fee)
(8pm Wednesday -Saturday, plus 2.30pm matinee Saturday)

OXFORD New Theatre
Monday 23 ? Saturday 28 February 2009
Box Office: 0844 847 1588 (?23.50 – ?39.50 plus booking fee)
(8pm Monday-Saturday, plus 2.30pm matinee Wednesday and Saturday)

EDINBURGH Playhouse
Tuesday 3 ? Saturday 7 March 2009
Box Office: 0844 847 1660 (?14.50 – ?39.50 plus booking fee)
(8pm Tuesday-Saturday, plus 2.30pm matinee Wednesday and Saturday)

BIRMINGHAM NIA
Monday 9 ? Saturday 14 March 2009
Box Office: 0871 945 6000 (?32.50 [restricted view] – ?37.00 plus booking fee)
(8pm Monday-Saturday)

NOTTINGHAM Royal Concert Hall
Monday 16 March ? Saturday 21 March 2009
Box Office: 0115 989 5555 (?19.50 – ?39.50 plus booking fee)
(8pm Monday-Saturday, plus 2.30pm matinee Wednesday and Saturday)

MANCHESTER Opera House
Monday 23 ? Saturday 28 March 2009
Box Office: 0844 847 2328 (?23.50 – ?39.50 plus booking fee); Groups 0800 587 5007
(8pm Monday-Saturday, plus 2.30pm matinee Wednesday and Saturday)

CARDIFF CIA
Monday 30 March ? Wednesday 1 April 2009
Box Office: 02920 224488 (?37.00 plus booking fee)
(8pm Monday-Wednesday)

BRIGHTON Centre
Thursday 2 ? Saturday 4 April 2009
Box Office: 0844 847 1515 (?37.00 plus booking fee)
(8pm Thursday-Saturday)

SUNDERLAND Empire
Monday 6 ? Saturday 11 April 2009
Box Office: 0844 847 2499 (?23.50 – ?39.50 plus booking fee)
(8pm Monday-Saturday, plus 2.30pm matinees Wednesday and Saturday)

IPSWICH Regent
Monday 13 ? Saturday 18 April 2009
Box Office: 01473 433 100 (?23.50 – ?39.50 plus booking fee)
(8pm Monday-Saturday, plus 2.30pm matinees Wednesday and Saturday)

LIVERPOOL Empire
Monday 20 ? Saturday 25 April 2009
Box Office: 0844 847 2525 (?23.50 – ?39.50 plus booking fee)
(8pm Monday-Saturday, plus 2.30pm matinees Saturday)