A Taste of Ireland |
Blasting onto the stage for a ONE NIGHT ONLY SPECIAL EVENT, "A Taste of Ireland" has arrived! Irish Music & Dance has been taken to the next level! After selling record numbers in 2013, the Irish Spectacular is back in Northern NSW for some very special one off shows. The fastest and greatest dancers in the land come together to perform the innovative show celebrating the very best of Irish culture and history! The Irish Dance Sensation - Created in Ireland - will perform at Friday 25th August, 2017 - C.EX COFFS HARBOUR - Bookings: www.cex.com.au (02) 6652 3888 Saturday 26th August, 2017 - SARATON THEATRE, GRAFTON - Booking: www.saraton.com (02) 6642 1633 "A Taste of Ireland", is the vivid portrayal of Ireland’s story told through music and dance. Irish Dance has come a long way since the inception of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, however A Taste of Ireland takes the art form to the next level. Transporting the audience to a time and place where tunes, taps and tradition were all part of the soul, A Taste of Ireland is the true heart of Ireland. The ensemble cast of the most talented champion Irish dancers & musicians from around the globe, "A Taste of Ireland" has a blend of what is perhaps one of the only un spoilt depictions of the Celtic homeland to hit Australia. Unique for a production in this genre, A Taste of Ireland features music and dance reflected through raw talent, which is impressively 100% LIVE!! Melodic celtic accordion, alongside raw and rhythmic guitar and banjo, complimented with heart felt sound of traditional Ullieann Pipes, the tunes are Munster born & Dublin raised. Impressive dancing rarely seen outside of the World Championship stage, "A Taste of Ireland" was composed and choreographed in Dublin and is quickly on it’s way to becoming the new frontier in Irish entertainment. Choreographed and led by ex- Gaelforce Dance & Rhythms of Ireland Lead Principal, World Medalist and 6 Time Champion Brent Pace, A Taste of Ireland is built on a cast of the newest and best Irish dance Champions to be recently found from around the globe. "A Taste of Ireland" features music from across the Irish provinces. Dazzling feet meet moments of Irish wit, as the audience embarks on a journey through the different elements of Irish tradition, as the music and song ballads twist and turn through brilliant choreography, to tell the story of one of the World’s most historic nations. "A Taste of Ireland" is the quintessential Irish tale, a show never to be missed. BRENT PACE - BIOGRAPHY Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Brent Pace has been an Irish dancer for over 20 years. He is the son of one of Australia’s most prominent Irish dance teachers and has trained alongside the very best in London, Dublin & the United States. His competitive dance career has taken him to achieve such feats as becoming a World Medallist, 6 Time National Champion and getting top placings at every major Irish dance competition in the World. “Brent is Australia’s Best”, ABC3. Brent joined the show “The Rhythms of Ireland” in 2009 and by the beginning of 2011 he was the youngest Lead Dancer in the history of the company. He was then asked to perform the Principal role in the show’s first ever European tour. Since then, Brent has gone on to perform globally and joined Gaelforce Dance as the Principal Dancer in 2014 touring stadiums and theatres across the world. Brent is also one of the featured main characters in ABC3’s “Dancing Down Under” Documentary. Filmed over 2011 and screened in Ireland, Australia and Europe in 2012, the program follows Brent’s competitive Irish dance journey from Australia through to the World Championships. "Sensational, awe-inspiring and magical, a standing ovation is guaranteed" - Northern Post "The quintessential Irish tale, a show never to be missed!" - The Daily Sun THIS IS THE IRISH HEART… THE IRISH SOUL! “BRENT PACE IS AUSTRALIA’S BEST” Dancing Down Under, ABC3 |
Friday 25th August, 2017 C.EX COFFS HARBOUR Bookings: (02) 6652 3888 www.cex.com.au |
Saturday 26th August, 2017 SARATON THEATRE, GRAFTON Bookings: (02) 6642 1633 www.saraton.com.au |
Tuesday 19th December, 2017 THE ARTS CENTRE, GOLD COAST Bookings: (07) 5588 4000 |
Wednesday 20th December, 2017 ILLAWARRA PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, WOLLONGONG Bookings: (02) 4224 5999 |
Thursday 21st December, 2017 NEWCASTLE EXHIBITION CENTRE Bookings: (02) 4926 6211 |
Friday 22nd December, 2017 CAPITAL THEATRE, BENDIGO Bookings: (03) 5434 6006 |
Saturday 23rd Decemberr, 2017 CLOCKTOWER CENTRE, ESSENDON Bookings: (03) 9243 9191 |