Chris Hannon

DRACULA: THE BLOODY TRUTH Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre in July

A new production which takes the lid off the familiar story of the world’s most famous vampire opens at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.

Cast Set For DRACULA: The Bloody Truth at Stephen Joseph Theatre

The cast has been announced for Dracula: The Bloody Truth, a new production which takes the lid off the familiar story of the world's greatest – or worst, depending on how you look at it – vampire. 

Photos: First Look at THE HYPOCHONDRIAC at Crucible Theatre, Sheffield

All new photos have been released from Moliere's The Hypochondriac at Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. Performances run until Saturday 21 October 2023. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE HYPOCHONDRIAC at Sheffield Theatres

All new rehearsal photos have been released from THE HYPOCHONDRIAC at Sheffield Theatres. Check out the photos here!

Cast Revealed For THE HYPOCHONDRIAC at Sheffield Theatres

Sheffield Theatres has announced the cast for The Hypochondriac, Roger McGough’s celebrated adaptation of Molière’s witty satire. Learn more about the show and who is starring here!

Carrie Hope Fletcher, Rob Madge, Clive Rowe, and Vernon Kay Among 2023 Pantomime Awards Nominees

The UK Pantomime Association has announced the nominations for The Pantomime Awards 2023 in association with Butlin’s, ahead of the awards ceremony at the Trafalgar Theatre, in London’s West End, on Tuesday 11 April 2023 at 7pm, hosted by Christopher Biggins.  

Casting Announced For Tim Firth's NOW IS GOOD at Storyhouse

A funny and poignant new musical by award-winning playwright Tim Firth receives its world premiere at Storyhouse this spring and the full cast has now been revealed. 

Park Bench Theatre Presents Outdoor Season of Monologues in Rowntree Park

Park Bench Theatre is bringing live theatre back to York with an outdoor season of monologues for all ages in the city's Rowntree Park from 12 August to 5 September.

Murphy's Celtic Legacy To Bring Irish Dance To A New Level At Kean Stage

Murphy's Celtic Legacy will be performed at Kean Stage's Wilkins Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 16. But this is no ordinary Irish dance performance. Along with a live orchestra and original music, it tells a story of hope and despair while incorporating dark, cinematic undertones.

MURPHY'S CELTIC LEGACY to Fill the Stage at Alberta Bair Theater

Alberta Bair Theater presents Murphy's Celtic Legacy, a next generation Irish dance spectacular with original music, dance, and story on Friday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m.

A Battle Of Styles And A Clash Of Colors! MURPHY'S CELTIC LEGACY Brings A Next-Generation Irish Dance Spectacular To The McCallum

The McCallum Theatre presents Murphy's Celtic Legacy today, February 13, at 8:00pm. This is no ordinary Irish Dance performance - it is a battle of styles, a clash of colors. The cast ofMurphy's Celtic Legacy gives an invigorating performance of traditional Irish dance.  Featuring dancers and musicians from Riverdance, Lord of the Dance and Celtic Woman, Murphy's Celtic Legacy is the next generation Irish dance spectacular.  Created by Chris Hannon, former principal dancer for Lord of the Dance, Murphy's Celtic Legacy features original choreography combining traditional Irish and modern dance techniques presented with song and live music.

MURPHY'S CELTIC LEGACY Irish Dance Reborn Returns to Spencer Theater

Featuring some of the quickest, most expressive legs in the world, "Murphey's Celtic Legacy" is a percussive dance-off that reinvigorates traditional Irish Dance. The elaborate stage production stars a cast of 20+ dancers and musicians from such sensations as "Riverdance" and "Lord of the Dance," and bursts with riveting jigs, reels and haunting ballads. Created by Chris Hannon, former principal dancer for "Lord of the Dance," "Murphy's Celtic Legacy" is drawn from Irish folklore and centers on an original tale developed by Hannon, who is the show's dance lead. The tale culminates with an epic battle between good and evil, a stand-off prompted by Kings & Queens, rebels and magic. The Murphy clan are at the heart of the drama as they flee the corrupt tyrants of their native Eire in search of a better future, a quest for peace that vanquishes evil.

Lavish Irish Dance Comes to Poway

Murphy's Celtic Legacy Melds Irish Folklore, Magical Tales, Music, Song and Dance at Poway OnStage on Sunday, February 17th. 

A Battle Of Styles And A Clash Of Colors! MURPHY'S CELTIC LEGACY Brings A Next-Generation Irish Dance Spectacular To The McCallum

The McCallum Theatre presents Murphy's Celtic Legacy on Wednesday, February 13, at 8:00pm. This is no ordinary Irish Dance performance - it is a battle of styles, a clash of colors. The cast ofMurphy's Celtic Legacy gives an invigorating performance of traditional Irish dance.  Featuring dancers and musicians from Riverdance, Lord of the Dance and Celtic Woman, Murphy's Celtic Legacy is the next generation Irish dance spectacular.  Created by Chris Hannon, former principal dancer for Lord of the Dance, Murphy's Celtic Legacy features original choreography combining traditional Irish and modern dance techniques presented with song and live music.

Popejoy Puts a Modern Twist on Irish Dance with MURPHY'S CELTIC LEGACY

Coming to Popejoy Hall Sunday, February 24 at 3:00 pm, Murphy's Celtic Legacycombines contemporary and ancient Irish dance forms to produce an exhilarating performance. The show takes viewers on an epic journey depicting a fictional Irish clan's search for a new home. Telling a story of ancient Celtic clans, the performers use dance and music to express the struggle for peace, family, and unity.

MURPHY'S CELTIC LEGACY To Make North America Debut In Folsom

Featuring dancers and musicians from Riverdance, Lord of the Dance and Celtic Woman, Murphy's Celtic Legacy is the next generation Irish dance spectacular. Created by Chris Hannon, former principal dancer for Lord of the Dance, the choreography combines traditional Irish and Modern dance techniques, along with multimedia elements. The 19 dancers and seven-piece band weave an original tale drawn from Irish folklore-a tale of Kings and Queens, rebels and magic, epic battles between good and evil.

Lavish Irish Dance Comes To Poway

Murphy's Celtic Legacy is no ordinary Irish dance production. This invigorating performance is a display of styles, colors and folklore depicting age-old clashes between good and evil. Featuring dancers and musicians from Riverdance, Lord of the Dance and Celtic Women, Murphy's Celtic Legacy is the next- generation Irish dance spectacular.

Harris Center Announces The 2018-19 Season Of Performing Arts

Featuring shows from around the world and shows from around the corner, the 2018-19 Season of Performing Arts at the Harris Center for the Arts are now on sale.

ABT Adds Four Shows To 2018-19 Season; Tickets on Sale July 14

Alberta Bair Theater has added four additional shows since the season preview for its stakeholders on May 24:  for fans of 60's rock: Felix Cavaliere & Gene Cornish's RASCALS with special guest Carmine Appice on drums on Friday, September 7 at 7:30; for fans of 80's rock and Broadway musicals: ROCK OF AGES on Monday, November 19 at 7:30;  for a fun ladies night out during the holidays: 'Twas a Girls Night Before Christmas on Friday, December 14 at 7:30;  and for family entertainment at its best the multi Tony awarded THE SOUND OF MUSIC on Monday, April 8 and Tuesday, April 9, both at 7:30.

Popejoy Press: New Subscriptions Available Now!

The 2018-2019 season includes six Broadway shows, headlined by the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Blockbuster Beautiful – The Carole King Musical. Also coming as part of the Haverland Carter Broadway in New Mexico series are Finding Neverland, The Sound of Music, Kinky Boots, and the newly-restaged Cats. RENT 20THANNIVERSARY TOUR will also tour to Popejoy as a Broadway Extra.