Michael Flatley will float his Irish dance show production company on London's stock market next year, an online news service said yesterday.

Citywire said Mr Flatley planned to move his production company, Unicorn Entertainment, to Britain and list it on the London Stock Exchange to cash in on the popularity of its dancing shows. No Unicorn representatives were immediately available for comment.

Mr Flatley has retired from dancing but his stage shows, including Lord of the Dance and Feet of Flames, continue to show to sell-out audiences.