Riverdance: the new show

Ireland, 1996

Film
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Filmed at Radio City Music Hall, the Irish dance company Riverdance has won acclaim since they entered the Eurovision Song Contest. This program features their new show which toured Australia in 1996. Highlights of the show include “Homecoming”, “Trading Taps” and their classics “Riverdance”, “Thunderstorm” and “Heartland.” Starring principal dancers Jean Butler, Colin Dunne and Maria Pages.

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Credits

director

John McColgan

co-producer

John McColgan

Moya Doherty

production company

Abhann Productions

Tyrone Productions

Duration

01:42:00:00

Production places
Ireland
Production dates
1996

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

306871

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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