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Edinburgh Evening News, UK - June 8, 2006
FRINGE 2006: HIGHLIGHTS
Dance and Physical Theatre Hot Ticket.

He's faster than Michael Flatley and takes tap to a new level with the world premiere, of this raw ehilarating show.

Joined on stage by multi-percussionist Dave Boyd and Canadian grunge fiddler, Ashley MacIsaac, James Devine's TapEire promises to put Celtic Passion back where it belongs in dance.

Raw, exhilarating and with a unique live video mix that will leave audiences gasping.

Devine's moves are so hot, they make dance cool.

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'***** Multi Platinum.... hugely talented.... phenomenal..' The Scotsman � Kelly Apter '***** Lights up the venue with one rhythmic spectacle after another' The Scotsman � Kelly Apter '***** Hurricane performance' The Herald � Aideen McLaughlin '***** If hip-hop did tap this would be it. It's pure beat-box with feet.' The Herald � Aideen McLaughlin '***** Stunning piece.... spectacular dance.... to the delight of the roaring crowd..' Edinburgh Evening News � Martin Lennon '***** James Devine doesn't half dance at a ferocious rate of knots.' Edinburgh Evening News � Martin Lennon '***** Absolutely blown away.... a soulful explosion.' ThreeWeeks � Frances Campbell '***** A celtic rhythmic feast with twists of modern ingenuity.' ThreeWeeks � Frances Campbell 'Well-packaged and witty.... a sure-fire Fringe hit.... turbo �Celtic tapper' Sunday Herald � Ellie Carr 'Like Stomp and Tap Dogs before them, they make bone-shaking music and dance with every available surface' Sunday Herald � Ellie Carr '***** The next-generation tapper is Devine by name; divine by nature.' The List