Music, dance, culture, humour and entertainment all come together as The Irish House Party plays Sussex and Hampshire.

On Friday, June 19 it is at Eastbourne Hippodrome.

A spokesman said: “The Irish House Party is the most popular music and dance show in Ireland and has been for almost 20 years. But you would need to travel to Dublin to see it…until now. Welcome to The Irish House Party UK tour.

“Audiences up and down the country will be transported back to the heart of an impromptu Irish house party: a traditional song-and-dance celebration dating back to the early 19th century where loved ones were given a final farewell before emigrating to America, Canada, Australia and the UK.

“On-stage, The Irish House Party musicians – two of whom are world-class dancers – perform with infectious energy, lightning-fast footwork, phenomenal musicianship and great banter. They are up for the craic!

“Instruments include guitar, violin, flute and bodhran (Irish drum) all of which combine seamlessly with close harmony singing and dancing, in a celebration of a centuries-old tradition but with a contemporary twist.”

The Irish House Party was created by musicians Declan Quinn (Irish flute and tin whistle) and Gerry Nolan (guitar/vocals).

Declan said: “We first met playing at a traditional music session in a pub in Dublin. From the very start, we clicked – not just musically, but in our shared passion to do something we truly loved full time.

“So we created The Irish House Party, a show that gave visitors to Dublin a real taste of what an Irish house party is actually like – intimate, lively, spontaneous, and packed with music, dance, and laughter.”

Gerry added: “When we created the Irish House Party, we wanted to go beyond the cliched stage Irish performances and really bring people into the culture, to help them understand the instruments, the stories behind the songs, and the warmth of the tradition – all delivered with fun and humour.

“The show has been a phenomenal success in Ireland, with five-star ratings and has become famous for its highly skilled musicianship, dancing and humour.”