Backstage troupe for ‘Riverdance’ in perfect sync ahead of Limerick shows

As Danny Erskine directed a 30-strong rigging and technical team turning the University of Limerick Sports Arena into a massive theatre, Mary Sheahan employed age-old darning needle and ironing skills on much-travelled garments.

Riverdance is in town and all the stops are being pulled out so everything will be spot on when the seven show-run opens for Limerick City of Culture next Thursday.

Mr Erskine, the 26-year-old production stage manager said: “Thursday will be the first time we will have the full cast here. We will have a full technical and dress rehearsal. There will be one shot at it.