Lord of the Dance: A thunderous standing ovation on opening night

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The cast of Lord of the Dance say bringing the iconic show to South Africa is a dream come true.

They earned a thunderous standing ovation on opening night in Cape Town — where audiences were swept up in a dazzling Irish dance spectacular.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny was there…
15 Aug English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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