News & Updates
Adam Garcia's Emerald Storm - Viking Cinderella
29.05.2026
James is set to return to Viking Line this summer with the fabulous 'Emerald Storm' but this time as Dance Captain. James is thriled to have been given this new role and looking after the show whilst it is onboard for 8 weeks. He also is very much excited to teach the show during rehearsals over the coming week, alongside choreographer Sam Heather and Irish Assistant, Olivia Graydon. He will be based on the Viking Cinderella, sailing between Stockholm and Helsinki over the next couple of months. Bring on yet another contract of shuffling them Irish clogs.
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TAG Live X Holiday Village - Turkey/Majorca
07.03.2026
Today, James is excited to be jetting off to Dalaman, Turkey, for his next job as a Rehearsal Director for TAG Live. He will spend 6 weeks here, working with the show casts, before heading onto Majorca, Spain to install the shows at this resort. He is very excited to be heading over to the “other side” for a short time, and looks forward to the challenges he will face and experience he will gain over the next 8 weeks.
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Chadd Garvie Management
16.01.2025
James is beyond excited to announce that, from today, he will be represented by Chadd Garvie Management. This has been a long time coming, but it felt like the right time for James to make the transition from self-represented to being represented by a top level agency. Please now refer to CGM for communications regarding James' professional work, using their email: office@chaddgarvie.com. James is ecstatic to see how this working relationship blossoms over the coming months and years, and is excited to see what this next chapter holds.
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Emerald Storm - Emerald Theatre, London's West End (Swing)
08.12.2025
Well what a whirlwind of a weekend it has been for James! After travelling down to London on Saturday, to see his former cast members perform in the revival of Adam Garcia's Emerald Storm, he ended up performing in the show that night! With a male dancer injured, James received a call from producer Tim Newman, asking if he would jump into the evening performance. After an hour rehearsal James went out, as ULTIMATE SWING, and performed the show for the London crowd. What a weekend!
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Jack And The Beanstalk - Peterborough
04.11.2025
For the first time in his professional career, this Christmas James will be heading into the world of pantomime. In just a couple of weeks time, James will begin rehearsals at the New Theatre, with Landmark Productions. James cannot wait to be in the country for the first Christmas in four years, and he hopes this means that lots of friends and family are able to come and support him this Christmas season. Jack And The Beanstalk will run at the New Theatre, Peterborough from 16th December 2025 to 4th January 2026, and James cannot wait to get started!
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Emerald Storm - Emerald Theatre, London's West End
11.08.2025
James is thrilled to announce that he will be a part of Adam's Garcia's Emerald Storm, as it heads to the Emerald Theatre, London. After a fantastic 10 weeks onboard the Viking Line, he was grateful to receive an offer, as the production heads for a short West End Run. He will head into rehearsals very shortly with his all-star cast, including tap sensation Bayley Taps. He is excited to make his West End debut from 02 September to 07 September and watch this space as there are many more exciting opportunities coming his way with the team at Emerald Storm!
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Emerald Storm - Viking Grace
05.05.2025
Next week, James is heading back into the rehearsal room but this time for a new company - Slamdunk Entertainment. Over the summer, James will perform in one of their newest shows, ‘Emerald Storm’, on board the Viking Grace as part of their resident entertainment. As Irish Dancer, cover Tap Dancer, James cannot wait to get his Irish and Tap shoes on and learn this new show! It is going to be a full out 10 weeks and James cannot wait.
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Dancing Queen - China Tour
11.01.2025
It's time to get groovy, as from Tuesday James will begin rehearsals for 'Dancing Queen'. This is a show jam packed with ABBA's greatest hits, along with some classic 70s tunes. After 2 weeks of rehearsals in London, at the end of this month, James will head out to China for a 6 week tour around this vast country. It's going to be an experience to remember!
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Christmas On Ice
14.11.2024
From 22nd November 2024, James will perform as a Male Production Dancer in 'Christmas On Ice' in the Eldorado Showroom in Reno, NV. This is James' second contract performing this show over the festive season, under the direction of Dublin Worldwide Productions USA and Caesars Entertainment. He cannot wait to spend the festive season in the US, spreading Christmas cheer to one and all.
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The Balmoral Jazz Club
22.06.2024
Derived, produced and choreographed by James, tonight another one of his mini shows premiered on board Fred Olsen Cruise Lines. The Balmoral Show Company performed a 30 minute immersive event, based in a 1930s Jazz Club. After great success on opening night, this show can be experienced by all guests on cruises until the end of September. To see some footage, head over to the Creative page.
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The Tap Twins
30.04.2024
Tonight was the premiere performance of The Tap Twins. This was a 30 minute tap dancing cabaret, which James choreographed and performed alongside his colleague Madison Lyon. Some of the comments include: “this show should be put on the main stage” and “the best entertainment we’ve seen all cruise”. This show will continue to be performed throughout the contract. To see some footage, head over to the Creative page.
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MS Balmoral - Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
17.03.2024
James will be returning to sea on 19th March 2024, for another contract with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines and Mirage Shows & Productions, two companies he loves working for. For the last 6 weeks he has been rehearsing at Mirage HQ in Norfolk, in preparation for his upcoming 6 month contract. This time he will return as a Male Production Dancer and Company Manager for his team on board. James will be on board working until 3rd October 2024.
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Spirit Of The Dance - Beijing, China
09.02.2024
Today, James flies out to Beijing China for a short contract at the National Centre for Performing Arts. This was a last minute contract that he only accepted a week ago, but he cannot wait to head out to this amazing venue and country to perform 'Spirit Of The Dance'. As always it is a pleasure to be back working for this long running company.
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Spirit Of The Dance - UK Tour
07.01.2024
To kick off the New Year, tomorrow James heads down to London ready for rehearsals for Spirit Of The Dance - UK Tour. After not performing the show for over a year, he cannot wait to get his Irish Shoes back on and also experience a UK Tour for the first time. For more details on the tour, and information on ticket sales, please contact James, as he would love to see some familiar faces as he heads around the country.
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Broadway's Christmas Wonderland
11.12.2023
James continue's his Christmas contract today, as he flies out to Tokyo, Japan! He had a great week in AC, but cannot wait to take to the 2000-seat theatre that overlooks Shibuya Crossing inTokyo. This is the most exciting opportunity James has had to date, and he cannot wait to celebrate Christmas in Japan. As always, he continues to love his working relationship with Dublin Worldwide Productions USA.
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Santa's Christmas Wonderland
07.12.2023
After two weeks of rehearsals in Myrtle Beach, SC, James is now heading up to Atlantic City, NJ, for the first leg of his Christmas run of shows. He will be performing a 2 hour show, under contractual agreement with Dublin Worldwide Productions USA, full of Christmas hits and starring a 28-person international cast. James is extremely grateful for this opportunity, and the news doesn't stop there... stay tuned for more announcements next week!
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Fleet In Funchal
09.11.2023
Today was a big moment for James, as he made his professional choreographic debut. After being employed as Assistant Choreographer by Mirage Shows & Productions for the Fleet In Funchal performance, James has been onboard Balmoral for the last weeks, working with the current show team. He, along with Bethany Smart and Molly Fairclough, have been working to produce a huge piece which was premiered today in Funchal. To see part of the performance, head over to the Creative page.
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Around The World In 80 Days
21.02.2023
James embarks on the journey of a lifetime today, as he leaves Liverpool Cruise Terminal and heads out on a World Cruise. He is beyond excited, and is grateful for Mirage Shows & Productions and Fred Olsen Cruise Lines for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Follow James on Instagram (@james.michael__) to see all the incredible countries he visits over the next 3 months, including India, Japan, Singapore and Egypt. Bon voyage!
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MS Borealis - Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
16.01.2023
This week, James is excited to return to his 'home away from home' as he begins his second contract on MS Borealis. This is under the employment of Mirage Shows & Productions and Fred Olsen Cruise Lines. This contract James has been promoted to Show Company Manager and cannot wait to lead a great contract with his team of 10 performers. James has been in rehearsals at Mirage HQ over the Christmas period and will be performing onboard until 20th September 2023. Stay tuned for an exciting adventure James is heading out on this contract!
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Spirit Of The Dance - Niagara Falls, Canada
17.10.2022
Tomorrow, James will fly out to Niagara Falls, Canada, to perform Spirit Of The Dance for two weeks in the Avalon Theatre, at the Fallsview Casino. Over the last couple of weeks, James has been in intense Irish Dance training in London, and now after learning the full show and being slotted into the cast he is ready to head out to Canada. This is James' first contract with Dublin Worldwide Productions USA, and cannot wait to perform this high-energy show to the Canadian population.
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MS Borealis - Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
21.10.2021
James is excited to announce that today he commences rehearsals in preparation for his first contract at sea. This will be under agreement with Mirage Shows & Productions and Fred Olsen Cruise Lines. After graduating from Performers College in the summer, this will be his first contract as a professional graduate. He is so excited to spend the next 6 weeks rehearsing, and then head on board just in time for Christmas. He will spend the next 6 months sailing around the Mediterranean.
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