RIVERDANCE 30 HONORS THREE DECADES OF A GLOBAL CULTURAL PHENOMENON
STORY BY Keith Loria
When Riverdance first burst onto the world stage more than three decades ago, you would be hard pressed to find someone who could have guessed that this seven-minute interval performance would grow into one of the most influential live-entertainment brands of the modern era.
What began as a bold reimagining of traditional Irish music and dance has evolved into a worldwide phenomenon, one that has reshaped perceptions of Irish culture, launched countless careers and proven that heritage art forms can thrive on the largest international stages.
You see, Riverdance has its origins at the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest
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in Dublin, where its electrifying blend of percussive footwork, driving rhythms and theatrical staging instantly captivated millions of viewers. Rooted in Irish step dance but infused with contemporary showmanship, the performance was both deeply respectful of tradition while fearlessly modern in presentation.
The response was immediate and overwhelming, prompting its creators to expand the concept into a full-length theatrical production.
From the beginning, Riverdance was unique for breaking conventions. Although traditional Irish dance had long been associated with rigid upper bodies and formal competition settings. Riverdance kept the precision and discipline of the form but amplified it with sweeping ensemble numbers, expressive staging and almost rockconcert-like energy. The result was a visceral theatrical experience that felt both ancient and new.
Music has always been at the heart of the show’s identity as Riverdance combines traditional Irish instruments such as fiddles, uilleann pipes and bodhráns with original compositions and global musical influences. In doing so, it created a sound that was unmistakably Irish yet universally accessible. This musical fusion honored heritage while embracing evolution.
Soon, the production expanded internationally. Touring extensively across Europe, North America, Asia and beyond, Riverdance introduced global audiences to Irish dance at a scale never before imagined. Over the years, more than 30 million people worldwide have experienced Riverdance live, a testament to its enduring appeal across generations and cultures.
A key part of Riverdance’s longevity has been its ability to evolve. While the show’s core rhythms and iconic ensemble moments remain instantly recognizable, new choreography, staging techniques and technological innovations have continually refreshed the experience. What’s more, lighting design, projection and motion graphics have become integral elements, enhancing the storytelling while allowing the dancers’ athleticism and precision to remain front and center.
Equally important has been the steady infusion of new talent. Over 30 years, Riverdance has served as a launching pad for dancers, musicians and singers who go on to shape the future of Irish performance arts. The anniversary edition, Riverdance 30—The New Generation, underscores this
Dancers from Riverdance 30.
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legacy by spotlighting performers who were not yet born when the show premiered. Their presence is proof that the art form is not only surviving but thriving, carried forward by artists who grew up inspired by the very phenomenon they now embody onstage.
Cian Porter, one of Riverdance 30 ’s performers, is the son of original members Scott Porter, a lead dancer and Lisa Kelly, one of Riverdance ’s iconic vocalists.
“In 2021, I was invited to join Riverdance in Dubai, becoming part of the first generation of performers whose parents had once danced in the show,” he said. “Myself and two others in 2021 were the first-ever Riverdance babies to perform. It was very cool to have that full-circle moment.”
Appearances on major televised events have introduced Riverdance to new audiences, ensuring that new generations discover the show.
“It’s amazing how the show has continuously evolved while staying true to its Irish roots,” Porter said. “There’s such a respect on stage. We love what we’re doing, and I think the audience really feels that.”
Beyond its artistic impact, Riverdance has influenced how traditional dance is taught, perceived and marketed worldwide. Dance schools saw surges in enrollment following its rise, and competitive Irish dance evolved alongside the theatrical innovations the show popularized.
The continued success of Riverdance lies in its clarity of purpose. It is unapologetically rooted in Irish culture, yet it speaks a universal language of rhythm, movement and communal energy. Audiences do not need prior knowledge of Irish dance or music to feel its power; the storytelling happens through the body, the beat and the collective force of the ensemble.
ABHANN PRODUCTIONS Presents
RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION
Starring Principal Dancers:
KIERAN BRYANT, WILL BRYANT, OLIVIA NACHITGAL, MAIREAD TRAINOR
THE RIVERDANCE IRISH DANCE TROUPE, MUSICIANS AND SINGERS AND FEATURED INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS.
Costume Designer JOAN BERGIN
For HIGH RES
Lead Designer PETER CANNING
Lighting Designer ANDREW VOLLER
Poetry Written by THEO DORGAN
Press Representative POLK & CO.
Sound Designer MICHAEL O’GORMAN
Set Designer ALAN FARQUHARSON
Motion Graphics COSMO AV
Orchestrations by NICK INGMAN and BILL WHELAN
Composer BILL WHELAN
Producer MOYA DOHERTY
Director
JOHN McCOLGAN
Executive Producer/Associate Director PADRAIC MOYLES
CAST
THE RIVERDANCE IRISH DANCE TROUPE
PRINCIPALS
Kieran Bryant, Will Bryant, Olivia Nachtigal, Mairead Trainor
TROUPE
Lucy Cregoe, Brian Culligan, Brianna Doran, Aiden Dwyer, Francis Fallon, Sam Felling, Joe Harrison, Aidan Hurff, Ronan Kelly, Lara Magee, Daniel McCormick, Emily McFadden, Faith Moore, Ella Morley, Kellie Morris, Jack Porter, Cian Porter, Tara Rochester, Dylan Schloss, Noel Spillane, Abbie Walshe, Elyse Watson
THE RIVERDANCE BAND
Drums/Percussion/Bodhrán/Musical Director—GUY RICKARBY
Uilleann Pipes/Low Whistle—CATHAL CROKE Fiddle—HALEY RICHARDSON Saxophone—EMMA MCPHILEMY
THE RIVERDANCE SINGERS AND DRUMMERS
Members of the Company
THE RIVERDANCE FLAMENCO SOLOIST
Rocio Dusmet Orellana
THE RIVERDANCE DERVISH FOLK DANCE TROUPE
Victor Durbala, Christine Lesnikova, Elena Macovei, Illia Pozdnyakov
THE RIVERDANCE TAPPERS
Dharmesh Patel, Kenard Williams
POETRY NARRATED BY John Kavanagh
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL IRISH DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY BY Michael Flatley
ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY BY
Mavis Ascott, Jean Butler, John Carey, Brendan De Gallai, Colin Dunne, Carol Leavy Joyce, Eileen Martin, Paula Nic Cionnath, Maria Pages, Tarik Winston
PROGRAM
ACT I
REEL AROUND THE SUN
The Riverdance Male Irish Dance Principal & Troupe
Original Choreography: Michael Flatley
THE HEART’S CRY
The Riverdance Singers
THE COUNTESS CATHLEEN
The Riverdance Female Irish Dance Principal, Troupe and Folk Dance Troupe
Original Choreography: Jean Butler, Moscow Folk Ballet Company
CAOINEADH CHÚ CHULAINN (LAMENT)
The Riverdance Irish Piper
THUNDERSTORM
The Riverdance Male Irish Dance Principal & Troupe
Original Choreography: Michael Flatley
FIREDANCE
Flamenco Soloist and the Riverdance Male Irish Dance Troupe
Original Choreography: Maria Pagés, Colin Dunne
SHIVNA
The Folk Dance Troupe and the Riverdance Singers
Original Choreography: Moscow Folk Ballet Company restaged by Svetlana Malinina
SLIP INTO SPRING - THE HARVEST
The Riverdance Musicians
RIVERDANCE
The Riverdance Irish Dance Principals, Troupe, Singers & Drummers
Original Choreography: Mavis Ascott, Michael Flatley (Irish Dance Step Choreography), Jean Butler (Female Solo Choreography)
ACT II
AMERICAN WAKE
The Irish Dance Troupe
Original Choreography: Michael Flatley, Paula Nic Cionnath (Set Dance Consultant)
LIFT THE WINGS
The Riverdance Singers
TRADING TAPS
The Riverdance Male Irish Dance Principal & Male Troupe and the American Tappers
Original Choreography: Colin Dunne, Tarik Winston
MACEDONIAN MORNING /THE DERVISH
The Riverdance Musicians & the Folk Dance Troupe
Original Choreography Dervish: Moscow Folk Ballet Company restaged by Svetlana Malinina
RITMOS DEL CORAZON/ANDALUCÍA
The Flamenco Soloist, the Riverdance Male Irish Dance Principal, the Riverdance Drummer
Original Choreography: Colin Dunne, Maria Pagés
ANNA LIVIA
The Riverdance Female Irish Dance Principal & Troupe
Original choreography: John Carey. Additional text adapted from James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake by Bill Whelan
SLOW AIR & TUNES
The Riverdance Musicians & the Flamenco Soloist.
HOME AND THE HEARTLAND/ HEARTLAND
The Riverdance Irish Dance Principals and Troupe and the Riverdance Singers
Original Choreography: Michael Flatley, Colin Dunne, Jean Butler
FINALE
The Company
Story by Bill Whelan, Moya Doherty and John McColgan. Music and Lyrics by Bill Whelan. Original Principal Irish Dance Choreography: Michael Flatley
At certain performances, alternative principal performers will dance the principal roles. Cast and content may be subject to change without prior notice.
WHO’S WHO in the CAST
THE RIVERDANCE IRISH
DANCE
TROUPE The Riverdance Irish Dance Troupe are world-class Irish dancers. They hail mostly from Ireland, Northern Ireland, Great Britain, the United States,Canada and Australia. Between them the dancers can boast of hundreds of championships won in Ireland and abroad. Most started dancing at a young age at local dance schools and progressed to world championship level before being chosen to perform in Riverdance The dancers would have known and competed against each other at various competitions, including the World Championships. Riverdance has given them the opportunity to perform together in a noncompetitive way. The grace and eloquence of their soft-shoe dance and the power and precision of their hard-shoe routines clearly display the endless hours of practice and their dedication to the art of Irish Dance.
THE RIVERDANCE PRINCIPAL
DANCERS
FEMALE LEAD DANCERS
OLIVIA NACHTIGAL Olivia, from Western Canada, began dancing at the age of 4 years old. She danced competitively for the Mattierin School of Irish dance in Edmonton and won many competitive titles, including placing top 5 at the World championships. She attended the Riverdance Summer School in Dublin in 2019 and her dream came true when she was asked to join the 25th Anniversary Show in 2020. She has since toured North America, Europe, UK, and China, as well as countless other countries. She is incredibly grateful to Riverdance and is looking forward to continuing her journey in the show.
MAIREAD TRAINOR Mairead, from London, began dancing at the age of two for the Trainor School of Irish Dance, run by her mother, aunt and cousin. Throughout her competitive career she won all major titles including the World Championships in 2019. She is a qualified personal trainer and hasa passion for helping and training dancers. Mairead joined
Riverdance in 2018 through their summer school programme and has since toured worldwide including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, North America, Australia, Dubai, China & Japan. Mairead made her debut as principal dancer with Riverdance in 2022 at the Wang Theatre in Boston another dream of hers come true! In 2025, Mairead became a Dance Captain which was a true honour and accomplishment. Mairead would like to thank her teachers, family and friends for helping her get to where she is today and fulfilling her dream of performing in Riverdance.
MALE LEAD DANCERS
KIERAN BRYANT Born and raised in Sydney Australia, Kieran’s dancing career began at the age of four. He studied Irish, classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap and musical theatre. Travelling extensively around the world to compete, Kieran won various titles at a state, national and international levels alongside his brother and sister. Kieran is also an accomplished musician and actor. He has appeared in films, television and on stage performing lead roles in musical theatre productions. After attending the Riverdance Summer School in 2016 and touring worldwide with the company, Kieran made his lead debut in the summer of 2022. In 2024, Kieran fulfilled his lifelong dream, performing lead in front of family and friends in his hometown Sydney. He looks forward to continuing to share his passion for music and dance with audiences across the globe.
WILL BRYANT Will is an accomplished stage, film and commercial dance artist. Having trained in various styles of dance including ballet, contemporary, jazz, musical theatre and tap, Will felt a deep connection with the culture, musicality, and precision of Irish dance. Born in Australia, he grew up travelling the globe competing in Irish dance, winning state and national titles. Will has performed alongside notable figures including The Wiggles, and appeared on the ABC TV hit “Dance Academy,” as well as various films. Will toured with Celtic Illusion and Heartbeat
of Home prior to joining Riverdance in 2013. He subsequently landed the
THE RIVERDANCE BAND
GUY RICKARBY (Drums, Percussion, Bodhrán and Musical Director). Guy Rickarby has performed and recorded with Van Morrison, Roger Daltrey, The Devlins, Juliet Turner and Eleanor McEvoy. Since debuting with Riverdance in 2007, he has toured with the show over six continents and is featured in the DVD Riverdance–Live in Beijing. He has been a member of the house bands for many TV music series including “The Voice (Of Ireland),” “Fame the Musical,” “You’re A Star,” “The Irish Tenors and Friends” and the 2016 RTE show “Centenary.” He often works with the RTE Concert Orchestra and with them he has performed with Kurt Elling, Jon Lord (of Deep Purple), Sharon Corr, Imelda May, Vince Mendoza and many others. Guy has also worked with the RTE NSO, the Ulster Orchestra, Sharon Shannon, Duke Special, Gavin Friday, Brian Kennedy, The Chieftains and Celtic Woman.
CATHAL CROKE (Uilleann Pipes and Whistles). Dublin born - uilleann piper Cathal Croke, a Senior All Ireland Champion and Honours Graduate in Music from the University of Limerick, has performed at festivals and toured with productions in numerous countries spanning five continents. He has played for two Presidents of Ireland, was recorded by RTÉ, has shared the stage with Ralph McTell and was recorded in the Hollywood production There You’ll Find Me, starring actors Vanessa Redgrave and Patrick Bergin, music scored by Timothy Williams. Touring with Heartbeat of Home from 2018, Cathal has performed in the London Palladium and later in 2019 in the West End run in the Piccadilly Theatre. London Theatre Direct: Special mention to Cathal Croke for a particularly haunting solo on the uilleann pipes.” More recently, he was appointed as the Musical Director of a new Irish music and dance show. He debuted with Riverdance in the Gaiety
Theatre Dublin in 2019 and has toured internationally with the show.
EMMA MCPHILEMY (Saxophone). Emma McPhilemy is a touring saxophonist known for her distinctive, versatile sound. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of musical styles, she performs across an exceptionally diverse set of genres. She is endorsed by Selmer Paris and Vandoren UK. As an educator, Emma has appeared as a guest at the Palmela International Saxophone Festival and has led masterclasses for postgraduate and undergraduate students at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, the Royal Northern College of Music, and other established UK institutions. She has also delivered classes at Berklee (USA) and the University of British Columbia (Canada). Emma was recently the Associate Saxophone Examiner at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where she was also a visiting tutor. Recent performance highlights include her debut concerto appearance with the BBC Philharmonic, international touring as Musical Director and saxophone soloist in Bill Whelan’s Riverdance, an Australian tour with her latest album repertoire, and debut concerto performances in Portugal and Italy. Upcoming projects include a concerto recording for the internationally renowned label Chandos Records, featuring a new work by UK composer Andy Scott. She will also return to the USA for further touring and teaching engagements.
HALEY RICHARDSON (Fiddle). Haley Richardson is a virtuosic musician who has garnered many prestigious awards,including multiple championships at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (All Ireland Championships), numerous MidAtlantic Championships, and the coveted Fiddler of Dooney awards (2015 and 2018). She brings a rare dynamism and energy to her music, informed by thorough knowledge of the form, mastery of her instrument, and trailblazing, show-stopping technique and emotion evident in
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every note. Haley’s most recent album, When the Wind Blows High and Clear, with Quinn Bachand, was nominated for 2020 Ensemble of the Year by the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Haley appeared in the cinema release of Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show at the 3Arena, Dublin, and was invited by Bill Whelan, to record on the Riverdance 25th Anniversary Album www.HaleyRichardsonMusic.com @haleyrichardson.music
THE RIVERDANCE DERVISH
ENSEMBLE The Riverdance Folk Dance Ensemble combines elegance and grace with verve, dynamism and joyous physicality. The company’s dancers come from a diverse mix of cultural backgrounds and from many different countries throughout Eastern Europe. What they have in common is a dedication to dance and many years of training and performance in pursuit of perfection in their chosen art. Working as individual performers, they have come together for Riverdance, where they will share their individual talents and fuse the many elements that have gone into the development of their own unique style of dance.
THE RIVERDANCE FLAMENCO SOLOIST
ROCIO DUSMET ORELLANA Born in Madrid, Spain, Rocio began her professional career when she was eight years old. She graduated from the Royal Professional Conservatory of Dance Mariemma in the specialty of Spanish Dance in Madrid. In 2012, Rocio was awarded the Spanish Dance Prize at the XVI National Call for Dance City of Castellón. Rocio has toured France, China, Mexico, Colombia, Italy, Russia, Latvia and the United Arab Emirates as a dancer in the companies of Aida Gómez, Ibérica de Danza, Ballet Carmen Mota, Compañía Jesús Lozano, Inc. Ángel Manarre , and soloist dancer at the Festival d’Avignon. Her most recent work as a dancer and actress includes the musicals Dirty Dancing, Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival and the Circus of Horrors
THE RIVERDANCE TAPPERS
DHARMESH PATEL Dharmesh started dancing at the age of seven and graduated from Bird College of Performing Arts in London 2007. He has danced and assisted with choreography in various shows all over the world. He is disciplined in many forms of dance ranging from Classical to Hip/Hop working in various operas at the English National Opera and The Royal Opera House. He’s also a member of Plague, World Hip Hop International Champions 2005 and 2011 in Las Vegas. He currently still dances hip hop, contemporary, popping and locking at corporate events and TV Shows including “Strictly Come Dancing” on BBC1 and Sky 1’s “Got to Dance” as a live semi-finalist. He has performed and assisted with choreography for Cirque Du Soleil and in London West End’s opening run of The Bodyguard: The Musical. Recent performances include playing the Male Lead in Tap Factory. Dharmesh has performed The American Tap Dancer role in Riverdance for the 20th, 25th and now the 30th Anniversary tours.
KENARD WILLIAMS Kenard Williams from Henderson, North Carolina, USA, has danced all dance styles since the age of five. He joined the North Carolina Tap Ensemble (NCYTE) at the age of 10 and danced with them until his senior year of high school. He was an American Tap Company member in 2018-2019, attending the 2018 World Tap Championships as a part of Team USA. After his time with ATC, he went to college at East Carolina University graduating with honors with a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography. He studied in Africa as part of his degree to teach dance. After college he moved to Boston, MA. Since 2022, Kenard has become an American Tap Company coach and a guest choreographer at Nancy Chippendale’s Dance Studios. Kenard has toured with Riverdance on the 2023 European Tour, 2024 China Tour and the 2025 UK tour.
BILL WHELAN (Composer). Bill Whelan has composed music for theatre, film and orchestra. His 1997 Grammy Award-winning music Riverdance continues to be performed around the world. To coincide with the 25th anniversary tour, Bill completed a new studio recording of the music from Riverdance, released by Decca/ Universal Records, featuring many of the young musicians who play the music live with the show. He also composed a new score for the feature film, Riverdance: The Animated Adventure. His orchestral works include: The Seville Suite, Spirit Of Mayo, The Connemara Suite and Linen & Lace. His musical settings of the literary works of Irish writers include the poetry of WB Yeats, Paul Muldoon, Derek Mahon, Tom McIntyre, Frank McGuinness and Paul Durcan. His music for film includes scores for Dancing at Lughansa starring Meryl Streep, Some Mother’s Son featuring Helen Mirren and Lamb with Liam Neeson. As a producer in the studio, he has worked with U2, Van Morrison, Kate Bush, Richard Harris, The Dubliners, Planxty, Andy Irvine, Davy Spillane and Bulgarian/Irish band, East Wind. In 2022, his memoir The Road to Riverdance was published, described by Gabriel Byrne as “a fascinating and revealing book about the man and his music.” Bill continues his compositional work, recently completing Stolen Hearts, a work for traditional musicians and symphony orchestra performed by the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland at the National Concert Hall in 2024. Bill is a Fellow of the Royal College of Music and holds two honorary doctorates. He is an Honorary Freeman of the City of Limerick, where he was born.
MOYA DOHERTY (Producer). Moya Doherty’s career encompasses the creative industries, theatre, radio and television production and presentation, both in Ireland and internationally. She fronted a number of arts, features and documentary programmes for Public Service Media. As Executive Producer, Moya developed a number of charity Telethons, the Eurovision
Song Contest and the televising of the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics held in Ireland in 2003. Moya was the Commissioning Producer for Riverdance which premiered at the Eurovision Song Contest of 1994. Moya has received numerous awards and accolades over the years, including the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award and Honorary Doctorates from the University of Ulster, University College Dublin and from the National University of Ireland in recognition of her ongoing commitment and philanthropic contribution to the arts in Ireland.
JOHN MCCOLGAN (Director). John McColgan is a multi-award-winning producer and director. He was Head of Entertainment (RTÉ Television), Head of Weekend Entertainment (ITV/TVAM) and was awarded a Jacob’s Television Award (1980). He played a key role in the evolution of Riverdance from the original sevenminute dance number to the full stage show. He is founding director of Tyrone Productions whose productions include: Quirke (BBC), Beckett on Film (C4), The Hunger (RTE/ARTE), David Brophy’s Choir Series (RTE) and Born to Riverdance (BBC). John served as Chairman of the Abbey Theatre Centenary Committee and directed a critically acclaimed production of Dion Boucicault’s melodrama The Shaughraun. He produced a major theatrical event marking the State Visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland (2011). John is the director of Heartbeat of Home which premiered in Dublin (2013), toured in North America and China and played in London’s West End (2019). He holds an Honorary Doctorate of Law from the National University of Ireland. John is an accomplished photographer and is an Ambassador for Trócaire, one of Ireland’s largest development agencies. His recent work includes the documentary This is Palestine and a book of his photography Looking at the Same Moon
PADRAIC MOYLES (Executive
Producer/Associate Director). Born in Dublin, Ireland, Padraic emigrated to New York when he was nine years old. At the age of 12, he starred as the principal actor in the Off-Broadway production of Grandchild of Kings, directed by Harold Prince. Dancing under the tutelage of Donny Golden, he joined Riverdance in 1997, going on to become Dance Captain and Principal Dancer. He was nominated for an Ovation Award for his leading role in the show. In 2006, he joined the Broadway production of The Pirate Queen as Dance Captain before returning to Riverdance in 2008. He has had the privilege to perform for heads of state and notable individuals from around the world, including Michelle Obama and Queen Elizabeth II. Padraic is also proud to be the Executive Producer/Director for the international show Heartbeat of Home which has toured China, North America and played in London’s West End. He was Dance Director and a
choreographer on Riverdance: The Animated Adventure. Padraic would like to give special thanks to his wife Niamh, his children Juliette-May and Harrison Rhys, his father, brothers and sister for their continued support. He dedicates all his work to his late mother Christine Moyles.
CHRIS BATSTONE AND JOEL BRANDWINE
(Production Management). Chris and Joel have been with Riverdance for five years, since the re-imagining of the tour on the 25th Anniversary. Primarily overseeing the Riverdance North American Tour, Chris and Joel have worked on many shows, including King Kong (Broadway), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Tour), Jersey Boys, Legally Blonde, The Karate Kid Musical and Queen of Versailles. When not working with Riverdance, Joel is the Assistant Professor of Technical Production at Boston University.
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NORTH AMERICAN TOUR STAFF
North American Press Representative ......................... Polk and Co.
North America Marketing
Jennifer Gallagher, Allied Global Marketing
Production Management ............. Chris Batstone and Joel Brandwine
Company Manager
Associate Company Manager
Production Stage Manager
Technical Stage Manager
Jeffrey Mensch
Shawn Passero
Aaron Kennedy
Michael Griffin
Irish Dance Captain Mairead Trainor
Dervish Dance Captain Christine Lesnikova
Head Carpenter
Derek Johnson
Production Electrician .............................................. Dominic White
Head Electrician/Relighter
Assistant Electrician/Video Tech
Assistant Electrician
Advance Electrician
Production Sound
Head Sound/Monitors
Assistant Sound/FOH Mixer
Rose Nuchims
Katie Twomey
Mary Anderson
Charlie Hickey
Kevin McGing
Isaac Sheppard
Justin McIntyre
Wardrobe Supervisor ............................................ Kristen O'Maley
Wardrobe Assistant Maerius Jean Porter
Physical Therapy/Massage Therapy NEURO TOUR, Physical Therapy, Inc.
Merchandising MAX MERCHANDISING LLC
International Representation Second Symphony Ltd
North American Representation WME Entertainment LLC
FOR ABHANN PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
Directors Moya Doherty, John McColgan, David Orr
RIVERDANCE DUBLIN PRODUCTION OFFICE
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Padraic Moyles
General Manager Sean O’Brien
Marketing Manager ..................................... Mary Keatley O’Donnell
Marketing Executive Jason O’Neill
Costume Shop Supervisor
Finance Director
Financial Accountant
CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Associate Costume Designers and Stylists
Monica Ennis
Ciaran Evans
Michelle Fox
Monica Ennis, Niamh O’Connor
Transport Sponsorship Aer Lingus www.aerlingus.com
Dance Flooring and Covering .......... American Harlequin Corporation
Soft Goods iWeiss Theatrical Solutions
Lighting, Video, LED Screen PRG
Sound Equipment CLAIR Global
Handheld Radios Protocol Telecommunications Inc
Trucking Provided by HenX USA LLC
Tour Buses by Timi’s Tours Transportation
Housing by Road Concierge
Drums provided by ............................................................. PEARL
Cymbals provided by Zildjian
Drumheads provided by Evans
Drumsticks provided by ........................................................ Vater
Protection provided by Racket Cases US Immigration Counsel Barst Mukamal & Kleiner LLP Flamenco Consultant Yolanda Gonzalez Sobrado Photography Deidre Buck, Barbara Corsico, Ewa Figaszewska, Hugo Glendenning, Jack Hartin, Tom Lawlor, Joan Marcus, Rob McDougall, Alan Rennie, Wouter Vellekoop
POETRY AND MUSIC
Riverdance Poetry
Theo Dorgan Spoken by John Kavanagh Music orchestrations by Nick Ingram and Bill Whelan Riverdance soundtrack recorded by Brian Whelan, Brian Masterson and Andrew Boland Riverdance soundtrack mixed by Brian Masterson
THE PRODUCER WOULD LIKE TO GIVE SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO:
RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Limited; Paul McGuinness - Principle Management, Liam Miller, Maurice Cassidy, Tommy Higgins; The Office of Public Works; The National Gallery of Ireland; Elements of the Ardagh Chalice and other artefacts by kind permission of the director of The National Museum of Ireland.
PREVIOUS CREDITS
Senior Executive Producer Julian Erskine (1995-2020)
Set Design ........................................ Mary Morrow, Robert Ballagh
Lighting Design Andrew Leonard, Rupert Murray
Lighting Design Benjamin Pearcy, John Comiskey
Costumes for Riverdance Eurovision 1994 ........... Margaret Crosse
Costumes for Riverdance – The Show Jen Kelly
Projection Dick Straker, Chris Slingsby
Projection Animation Benjamin Pearcy
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The Musicians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada.
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