At long last! Danceperados of Ireland comes back to Ennis

All roads lead to glór Theatre in Ennis, Co Clare, on the weekend of December 7 and 8!

The international touring dance show production Danceperados of Ireland is set to make its highly anticipated return to the venue for the first time in five years.

Choreographed by two time world champion and local Ennis man, Michael Donnellan, the show is set to feature some of the best dancers and musicians in the country. 

Speaking on his excitement, Mr Donnellan said, “We’re absolutely delighted to be returning again after such a long absence,” 

“We intended to come back a couple of years ago. Covid really upended everything in the entertainment world. It was a really tough time for all the shows and artists. The endless waiting for everything to restart was a challenge. We got close to restarting a couple of times. In November 2021 we had all the rehearsals done, concerts booked, flights booked, and then boom Germany went back into lockdown,” he added. 

There is another strong local connection to this production as Newmarket-on-Fergus resident, Eimhin Liddy, is producing the music in the show.

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Danceperados of Ireland has performed over 450 shows in the last ten years, touring Europe’s most prestigious venues such as the Dome de Paris, Admiralspalast Berlin and World Forum Hague.

Featuring a line up of 14 dancers and 5 musicians, it is a two hour extravaganza of music and dance.

The gifted choreographer said, “In 2019 we had two sold out shows in glór, it was great to perform in our home town, even if it was a massive challenge logistically bringing all the lights and equipment etc from our base in Germany,” 

“We were actually a victim of our own success in a way the last time with it selling so well. I met so many people afterwards who didn’t get the opportunity to see the show because it sold out so far in advance so this time we’re putting on a third performance,

“The show always has a theme, alongside the music and dance. We like to bring a bit of Ireland and Irish heritage and history to life when we tour all over Europe. The last show in 2019 was on the theme of the Irish whiskey industry, and this time around we’re focusing on the coastal fishing communities and their history and way of life in Ireland. The old videos and photographs on screen are a fascinating backdrop but of course the dancing and music is front and centre,” the Ennis man concluded. 

Danceperados of Ireland is performing on Saturday, December 7 at 8pm, and on Sunday, December 8, at 4pm and 8pm.

Tickets are priced at €32 for adults, and €14 for children. 

They are available to purchase here. 

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