Dungannon dancers set for the big stage at Walled City Tattoo

Irish Dancers Ben, Josh and Molly McHugh from Dungannon who will be performing in the 2014 Walled City Tattoo at Ebrington Square in Derry-Londonderry from the 27th to the 30th of August. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com.

Amongst this year’s performers are Irish dancers Ben, Molly and Josh McHugh from Dungannon.

The dancers are joined by nearly 200 fellow dancers from throughout the North and South of Ireland to form the huge Walled City Tattoo dance troupe.

The 200 Tattoo dancers, who range in age from six to 28, have been recruited from the Highland, Irish and contemporary dance worlds and choreographers Georgina Kee McCarter, Brona Jackson and Bridget Madden are working with them to create an unforgettable series of dance displays for the show.

The dancers make up only a small proportion of the 550-strong cast of performers who will participate in this summer’s Walled City Tattoo.

The Walled City Tattoo will combine the pomp, ceremony and grandeur of traditional Tattoo events with a special Derry~Londonderry twist and bring together an unforgettable cast of musicians, dancers and actors to entertain the 18,000 strong audience in a production that organisers promise will be even bigger and better than the 2013 inaugural show. Speaking about his involvement in the show, Irish dancer Ben McHugh commented:

“It is so exciting to be part of this year’s Walled City Tattoo. It is another huge production and we are going to be working hard over the next few months rehearsing for our performance.

“The audience are in for a real treat as we will be combining Irish, Highland and Modern dance to create something really special.

“I am a bit nervous about performing in front of so many people but I’m also beyond excited and I feel really privileged to be given this opportunity.”