Riverdance
Initially composed as a seven-minute interval filler for the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin in 1994, Riverdance has morphed into an international Irish dance phenomenon.
Original choreographer - and subsequently dance magnate - Michael Flatley may have long left the show, but for almost 20 years the production has continued to impress audiences at performances by three separate troupes simultaneously touring the globe.
Having played to more than 20 million people worldwide, the Irish dance saga appears to be coming to a close - but not before its farewell tour hits Hong Kong from May 3 to 15.
In recent years the production has been reduced in scale for smaller theatres, but in Hong Kong 31 of the world's finest Irish dancers will do their thing at the Academy for Performing Arts.
The story is one of evolution and change - Riverdance charts the progression of Irish dance throughout the country's history, including the great migration from Ireland to the United States in the 1850s.
As the show has spawned several other epic dance productions, such as Lord of the Dance and Feet of Flames, this won't be the final chance to catch a great Irish dance troupe - but the 16 nights in Hong Kong will be local audiences' final chance to see the show that kicked it all off.
Tickets from HK$395 to HK$950 are available from HK Ticketing.
