DIRECT FROM OFF-BROADWAY!
2025 NEW ZEALAND TOUR CAST
MALE CAST
Mitchell O'Hara - Soloist & Dance Captain (West End, Off Broadway)
Callum O'Neill - Demi Soloist & Dance Captain (World Champion West End, Off Broadway, Formerly of Riverdance)
Tom Doherty - Ensemble (Lord of the Dance Lead Dancer)
Cathal Doughan - Ensemble (Lord of the Dance, 3rd World Championships)
Declan McLaughlin - Ensemble (World Championship Runner Up)
Ciaran Keogh - Ensemble (Formerly of Lord of the Dance, Top 5 World Championships)
Joey Roca - Ensemble (Off-Broadway)
FEMALE CAST
Rochelle Hoffman - Demi-Soloist (West End, Off Broadway)
Meagan Urbanek - Understudy (Freestyle World Champion, West End, Off Broadway)
Aoibhín Kenneally - Ensemble (3rd World Championships)
Emma Martin - Ensemble (Top 10 World Championships)
Eleanor Murray - Ensemble (Top 10 World Championships)
Minnie Yarnold - Ensemble (WMH)
Nicole Kelly - Ensemble (Formerly of Lord of the Dance, Lead Saoirse)
Keely O'Grady - Ensemble (5x NZ Champion, Rose of Tralee)
Mitchell O'Hara
Soloist & Dance Captain
Born in New Zealand and spending his early years in Wicklow, Ireland, Mitchell began Irish dancing at a young age and quickly developed a deep passion for the art form. Proud of his Irish heritage, he has dedicated himself to both preserving tradition and embracing the evolution of Irish dance. His competitive career highlights include eight national championship titles, multiple Australian International Oireachtas victories, and several Top 10 placings at the World Championships.
Mitchell has since brought his passion to the professional stage, performing with A Taste of Ireland across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Now, he is especially proud to return to his home country of New Zealand—marking a full-circle moment in a journey that continues to inspire and grow.
Callum O'Neill
Demi Soloist & Dance Captain
Born in New Zealand and spending his early years in Wicklow, Ireland, Mitchell began Irish dancing at a young age and quickly developed a deep passion for the art form. Proud of his Irish heritage, he has dedicated himself to both preserving tradition and embracing the evolution of Irish dance. His competitive career highlights include eight national championship titles, multiple Australian International Oireachtas victories, and several Top 10 placings at the World Championships.
Mitchell has since brought his passion to the professional stage, performing with A Taste of Ireland across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Now, he is especially proud to return to his home country of New Zealand—marking a full-circle moment in a journey that continues to inspire and grow.
Tom Doherty
Ensemble
Born in New Zealand and spending his early years in Wicklow, Ireland, Mitchell began Irish dancing at a young age and quickly developed a deep passion for the art form. Proud of his Irish heritage, he has dedicated himself to both preserving tradition and embracing the evolution of Irish dance. His competitive career highlights include eight national championship titles, multiple Australian International Oireachtas victories, and several Top 10 placings at the World Championships.
Mitchell has since brought his passion to the professional stage, performing with A Taste of Ireland across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Now, he is especially proud to return to his home country of New Zealand—marking a full-circle moment in a journey that continues to inspire and grow.
Cathal Doughan
Ensemble
Born in New Zealand and spending his early years in Wicklow, Ireland, Mitchell began Irish dancing at a young age and quickly developed a deep passion for the art form. Proud of his Irish heritage, he has dedicated himself to both preserving tradition and embracing the evolution of Irish dance. His competitive career highlights include eight national championship titles, multiple Australian International Oireachtas victories, and several Top 10 placings at the World Championships.
Mitchell has since brought his passion to the professional stage, performing with A Taste of Ireland across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Now, he is especially proud to return to his home country of New Zealand—marking a full-circle moment in a journey that continues to inspire and grow.
Declan McLaughlin
Ensemble
Born in New Zealand and spending his early years in Wicklow, Ireland, Mitchell began Irish dancing at a young age and quickly developed a deep passion for the art form. Proud of his Irish heritage, he has dedicated himself to both preserving tradition and embracing the evolution of Irish dance. His competitive career highlights include eight national championship titles, multiple Australian International Oireachtas victories, and several Top 10 placings at the World Championships.
Mitchell has since brought his passion to the professional stage, performing with A Taste of Ireland across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Now, he is especially proud to return to his home country of New Zealand—marking a full-circle moment in a journey that continues to inspire and grow.
Ciaran Keogh
Ensemble
Born in New Zealand and spending his early years in Wicklow, Ireland, Mitchell began Irish dancing at a young age and quickly developed a deep passion for the art form. Proud of his Irish heritage, he has dedicated himself to both preserving tradition and embracing the evolution of Irish dance. His competitive career highlights include eight national championship titles, multiple Australian International Oireachtas victories, and several Top 10 placings at the World Championships.
Mitchell has since brought his passion to the professional stage, performing with A Taste of Ireland across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Now, he is especially proud to return to his home country of New Zealand—marking a full-circle moment in a journey that continues to inspire and grow.
Joey Roca
Ensemble
Born in New Zealand and spending his early years in Wicklow, Ireland, Mitchell began Irish dancing at a young age and quickly developed a deep passion for the art form. Proud of his Irish heritage, he has dedicated himself to both preserving tradition and embracing the evolution of Irish dance. His competitive career highlights include eight national championship titles, multiple Australian International Oireachtas victories, and several Top 10 placings at the World Championships.
Mitchell has since brought his passion to the professional stage, performing with A Taste of Ireland across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Now, he is especially proud to return to his home country of New Zealand—marking a full-circle moment in a journey that continues to inspire and grow.
Rochelle Hoffman
Demi-Soloist
Born in New Zealand and spending his early years in Wicklow, Ireland, Mitchell began Irish dancing at a young age and quickly developed a deep passion for the art form. Proud of his Irish heritage, he has dedicated himself to both preserving tradition and embracing the evolution of Irish dance. His competitive career highlights include eight national championship titles, multiple Australian International Oireachtas victories, and several Top 10 placings at the World Championships.
Mitchell has since brought his passion to the professional stage, performing with A Taste of Ireland across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Now, he is especially proud to return to his home country of New Zealand—marking a full-circle moment in a journey that continues to inspire and grow.
Meagan Urbanek
Understudy
Born in New Zealand and spending his early years in Wicklow, Ireland, Mitchell began Irish dancing at a young age and quickly developed a deep passion for the art form. Proud of his Irish heritage, he has dedicated himself to both preserving tradition and embracing the evolution of Irish dance. His competitive career highlights include eight national championship titles, multiple Australian International Oireachtas victories, and several Top 10 placings at the World Championships.
Mitchell has since brought his passion to the professional stage, performing with A Taste of Ireland across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Now, he is especially proud to return to his home country of New Zealand—marking a full-circle moment in a journey that continues to inspire and grow.
Aoibhín Kenneally
Ensemble
Born in New Zealand and spending his early years in Wicklow, Ireland, Mitchell began Irish dancing at a young age and quickly developed a deep passion for the art form. Proud of his Irish heritage, he has dedicated himself to both preserving tradition and embracing the evolution of Irish dance. His competitive career highlights include eight national championship titles, multiple Australian International Oireachtas victories, and several Top 10 placings at the World Championships.
Mitchell has since brought his passion to the professional stage, performing with A Taste of Ireland across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Now, he is especially proud to return to his home country of New Zealand—marking a full-circle moment in a journey that continues to inspire and grow.
Emma Martin
Ensemble
Born in New Zealand and spending his early years in Wicklow, Ireland, Mitchell began Irish dancing at a young age and quickly developed a deep passion for the art form. Proud of his Irish heritage, he has dedicated himself to both preserving tradition and embracing the evolution of Irish dance. His competitive career highlights include eight national championship titles, multiple Australian International Oireachtas victories, and several Top 10 placings at the World Championships.
Mitchell has since brought his passion to the professional stage, performing with A Taste of Ireland across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Now, he is especially proud to return to his home country of New Zealand—marking a full-circle moment in a journey that continues to inspire and grow.
Eleanor Murray
Ensemble
Born in New Zealand and spending his early years in Wicklow, Ireland, Mitchell began Irish dancing at a young age and quickly developed a deep passion for the art form. Proud of his Irish heritage, he has dedicated himself to both preserving tradition and embracing the evolution of Irish dance. His competitive career highlights include eight national championship titles, multiple Australian International Oireachtas victories, and several Top 10 placings at the World Championships.
Mitchell has since brought his passion to the professional stage, performing with A Taste of Ireland across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Now, he is especially proud to return to his home country of New Zealand—marking a full-circle moment in a journey that continues to inspire and grow.
Minnie Yarnold
Ensemble
Born in New Zealand and spending his early years in Wicklow, Ireland, Mitchell began Irish dancing at a young age and quickly developed a deep passion for the art form. Proud of his Irish heritage, he has dedicated himself to both preserving tradition and embracing the evolution of Irish dance. His competitive career highlights include eight national championship titles, multiple Australian International Oireachtas victories, and several Top 10 placings at the World Championships.
Mitchell has since brought his passion to the professional stage, performing with A Taste of Ireland across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Now, he is especially proud to return to his home country of New Zealand—marking a full-circle moment in a journey that continues to inspire and grow.
Nicole Kelly
Ensemble
Born in New Zealand and spending his early years in Wicklow, Ireland, Mitchell began Irish dancing at a young age and quickly developed a deep passion for the art form. Proud of his Irish heritage, he has dedicated himself to both preserving tradition and embracing the evolution of Irish dance. His competitive career highlights include eight national championship titles, multiple Australian International Oireachtas victories, and several Top 10 placings at the World Championships.
Mitchell has since brought his passion to the professional stage, performing with A Taste of Ireland across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Now, he is especially proud to return to his home country of New Zealand—marking a full-circle moment in a journey that continues to inspire and grow.
Keely O'Grady
Ensemble
Born in New Zealand and spending his early years in Wicklow, Ireland, Mitchell began Irish dancing at a young age and quickly developed a deep passion for the art form. Proud of his Irish heritage, he has dedicated himself to both preserving tradition and embracing the evolution of Irish dance. His competitive career highlights include eight national championship titles, multiple Australian International Oireachtas victories, and several Top 10 placings at the World Championships.
Mitchell has since brought his passion to the professional stage, performing with A Taste of Ireland across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Now, he is especially proud to return to his home country of New Zealand—marking a full-circle moment in a journey that continues to inspire and grow.