Name: Darren Maguire
Nationality: British
Troupe: Avoca
Birthday: 3rd January
Joined the Show: January 1996
Height: 5ft 9inches
Eye colour: Blue
Hair colour: Blonde

What’s the question you’re most asked about your job?
Where’s Flatley

What is the silliest thing you can remember buying and what made you do it?
Silver furry trousers (cos I’m mad as a brush)

Most embarrassing Riverdance moment?
Breaking my arm at a party whilst dressed as Ginger Spice

Do you have any rituals you have to do before going on stage?
Bless myself and kiss my Claddagh ring

What’s the latest gadget to have?
I don’t have any gadgets

Worst habit?
Smoking

What could you not be without on tour?
Pictures of my son Dillon

Favourite book / film / website?
I read about a book a week, so I dunno! /The Lion in Winter/ skysports.com

Most memorable city you have toured to and why?
Duluth – I’m joking

What was your childhood dream and has it changed?
To travel the world and have a happy life