Manchán Magan, Fabulous Beast Board Member Talks About Rian

“Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre’s new show Rian will change everything.  It is likely to become a sensation, in my opinion – finally, a show from Ireland that can fully, proudly and potently represent us on the world stage. It may be as era-defining as the original ‘Ó Riada sa Gaiety’ show over 40 years ago. Describing it without succumbing to hyperbole is difficult.

As a show it’s closer to ritual or sacrament than standard theatre. It outstrips any previous Fabulous Beast show in terms of integrity, performance, subtlety and choreographic beauty. It has a visceral, almost spiritual, impact on audiences, without being in any way manipulative or sensational.

Watching it is a cathartic experience – it seems to somehow bypass the rational mind, hitting home somewhere far deeper. Rian is by far the fullest manifestation of what Michael Keegan-Dolan and Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre has been trying to achieve.

There are only 4 performances of Rian in the Gaiety starting this Thursday. It is going to be an exciting week! Something very special is being born.

Manchán Magan, author, Fabulous Beast Board Member.

Venue: Gaiety Theatre
Dates: Oct 6 - 8
Price Range: €15 - €35