Flatley roars back onto dance scene

Michael Flatley

Lord of the Dance star Michael Flatley is returning to his roots with a world tour of Celtic Tiger, which traces the history of Ireland.

"If Riverdance was riding a bicycle, this is like flying Concorde," said the 46-year-old.

"This is by far and away the most important, difficult and expensive show I've ever done.

"It's the show that means the most to me because it's a celebration of the Irish spirit. I'm Irish-American but my heart is in Ireland."

The show, which kicks off in the Northern Hemisphere autumn, will take in British cities before moving to Ireland. But there is no London date because Flatley can't find a venue big enough.