Friday, June 18, 2010

Celtic Rising - The Show


Showstoppers: 1. Andrea Hayes & Emily O’Donnell; 2. Lindsay Cavanagh & Jesus Perez; 3. Valerie Roe & Laura Donohoe. (Pix. Brian McEvoy)

Celtic Rising – The Show premiered on Saturday night at the Burlington Hotel to a room full of invited guests eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new show. A new and exhilarating production that celebrates the best of Irish heritage and culture, it fuses the traditional spirit of innovation that is modern Ireland.

The evening began with a sparkling champagne reception which was enjoyed by H.E. Mr. Khalid Nasser Rashid Lootah Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, fashion designer Claire Garvey (who designed many of the show costumes) as well as bestselling author Marisa Mackle and hair stylist Michael Doyle.

Following the reception, guests were treated to a delicious 4 course dinner ahead of the show. TV3’s Celebrity Salon star Virginia Macari, Maria Fusco, TV producer Andrew Byrne, Anna Lavery and Valerie Roe were also there enjoying the atmosphere.

The Julian Benson production in association with the Burlington Hotel will run throughout the summer months until the 25th September 2010 and is terrific value for money. The show promises to take the audience on a toe-tapping, foot stomping journey through eclectic mix of Irish/International music, song and dance.