Described as “one of the most daring and highly original dance theatre companies in the world” (The Times) Fabulous Beast makes its debut at Sadler’s Wells following sell-out runs at the Barbican and London Coliseum.

With three Olivier Award-nominations under his belt, choreographer and founding director of Fabulous Beast Michael Keegan-Dolan has established a reputation for his dynamic and innovative approach to theatre. For this brand new work he collaborates with one of Ireland’s most successful folk rock musicians Liam Ó Maonlaí of Hothouse Flowers, drawing inspiration from Ó Maonlaí’s 2005 solo album Rian, which means ‘mark’ or ‘trace’ in Irish.

Moving and uplifting, Rian is a celebration of Ireland’s roots and traditions. Performing to Ó Maonlaí’s beautiful score, which mixes Celtic sounds with elements of world music, Keegan-Dolan and the cast of eight dancers and five musicians (including Ó Maonlaí himself) tap into Irish traditions with influences from across the globe.

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