CELTIC THRONE

Irish Dance Company

CELTIC THRONE

Mystery of Ireland

Returns to Israel for a nationwide tour

November 4–19

After being forced to stop their tour in Israel following Operation “Lion’s Roar,” the beloved company, enjoyed by audiences of all ages, is returning to Israel to continue from where they left off—with acrobatics, dance, aerial artistry, and plenty of fire and passion on one stage!

The Irish dance company Celtic Throne combines Irish and modern dance with martial arts, acrobatics, and aerial artistry. More than 30 dancers of all ages—adults and children—take the stage, accompanied by a musicians’ orchestra and spectacular, lavishly produced scenery.

In summer 2025, Celtic Throne was the first major international show to arrive in Israel for a tour since October 7. The company, which includes children and teenagers, did not come to Israel despite the war in Gaza—it came because of it. At a time when much of the world was criticizing Israel, Celtic Throne sought to support and strengthen Israel. This mission formed the foundation of the entire tour.

As mentioned, the tour did not proceed as planned, and just hours after they finished their third performance, Operation “Lion’s Roar” began. Ultimately, following government directives, the company was forced to cancel the remaining performances and leave the country. By one route or another, while Israel’s airspace was closed, the company made its way to Egypt and eventually flew out on flights from Sharm el-Sheikh.

Brad McDonald, the company’s director: “From the moment we canceled the tour, we knew we had to return. After experiencing just a small taste of what the people of Israel have been going through, we are even more determined than ever to finish what we started. The company and all its members want to show their love for the people of Israel, and we will not let others interfere.”

This is the feeling shared by all 55 members of the company and crew.

So much so that the lead dancer, Jude Flory, who was deeply affected by his experience in Israel, decided to learn Hebrew in order to communicate with Israeli audiences in their language.

Celtic Throne is a family show in every sense of the word. Many of the crew members and participants are actual family—brothers and sisters, cousins, mothers, and fathers.

Viana Flory, Jude’s sister, lead choreographer, dancer, and singer: “I perform on stage with my brother, our cousins, and our closest friends. Now we get to perform for the people of Israel and welcome them into our family.”

Photo credit: Brander Studio