Longford’s Michael Keegan-Dolan is an award winning international choreographer and director
The inaugural Longford Arts Recognition Awards ceremony takes place at Backstage Theatre on Friday, September 25 at 7pm
An international choreographer and director who describes Longford as home, Michael Keegan-Dolan, is one of seven people who will be honoured at the inaugural Longford Arts Recognition Awards.
The awards, organised by County Longford Arts Service, in collaboration with Longford County Council and media partner The Longford Leader, will be presented at a special ceremony in the Backstage Theatre on Friday, September 25 at 7pm, bringing together artists, their families and supporters from across the county for an evening celebrating Longford's creative community.
Michael Keegan-Dolan is an international choreographer and director who describes Longford as home, his father having come from Bornacoola.
As founder of Teac Damsa, and formerly director of Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre, he has created acclaimed productions including Swan Lake/Loch na hEala, MÁM and Nobodaddy, How to Be a Dancer in Seventy- Two Thousand Easy Lessons.
His work blends dance, theatre and music and has toured to audiences around the globe.
His achievements include a New York Bessie Award, Irish Times Theatre Awards, UK Dance Awards and four Olivier nominations.
The Longford Arts Recognition Awards ceremony takes place at Backstage Theatre on Friday, September 25 at 7pm.
All of Longford’s Art community are invited to attend and join in celebrating the achievements of these seven artists.
Please book your place at Backstage Theatre Box Office on 043 33 47888 or www.backstage.ticketsolve.com