Michael Flatley outside Belfast High Court where Switzer Consulting is taking a civil case against him for alleged breach of contract, relating to the Lord of the Dance stage show. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PAOn Thursday, a judge in a Belfast court lifted an injunction that would have prevented Michael Flatley’s involvement in the Lord of the Dance show, due to begin in Dublin next week before a multi-date international tour. It brought him fame and fortune and in 1996 he developed a global touring show called Lord of the Dance. With the 30-year anniversary of Lord of the Dance coming up, Flately who is based in Monaco, signed a contract with Newry firm Switzer Consulting to run the shows. During the civil case taken by Switzer, the court heard claims about Flatley’s lifestyle that will come as a surprise to his many fans.

Source: The Irish Times January 30, 2026 15:18 UTC