Michael Flatley, known for Riverdance, Lord of the Dance and Feet of Flames, created Celtic Tiger which debuted in 2005.
In the summer of 2004 Flatley started the rehearsals of a new show in the SFX Theatre in Dublin, Ireland[citation needed].
In the autumn of 2004 the rehearsals moved on in the Shepperton Studios in London[citation needed].
[2] The show was first performed for the public on 9 July 2005 in the Puskás Stadion (formerly the Népstadion) in Budapest, Hungary.
The show then toured through Canada and sections of the US, with the final 2005 performance at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia on 26 November 2005.
[citation needed] Celtic Tiger started its European World Tour on 20 April 2006 at the Point Theatre in Dublin.
[3] Flatley claimed in his website that he would release future touring dates in early 2007 but never did[citation needed].
In the press release announcing the European preview of the show, Michael Flatley explained 'Celtic Tiger portrays the oppression of the Irish people through the ages and the tiger symbolises the awakening of their Spirit and their struggle for freedom.
Budapest is one of my favourite cities in the world and I can think of no greater place to preview my new show.