REVIEW
Celtic Illusion
Municipal Theatre
Thursday, November 10
Reviewed by Tracey Chatterton
Celtic Illusion is an Irish dancing show with a touch of magic - literally.
It is the creation of director and star Anthony Street who was a principal dancer in Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance. He started working on Celtic Illusion on his return to Australia with the premiere in 2011.
The influence of Lord of the Dance is evident from the outset, including the musical opening and the lined formation.
There is plenty of light and shade as the women almost float across the stage in their soft shoe piece while the men present a perfectly-timed combat piece in hard shoes.