Monday 25th August 2008
Assembly @ The Queen’s Hall

Just pure flamenco, from the first clap until the last one. A well known company in many theatres around the globe. One hour and forty five minutes of energy and quality spread on the stage. Now I understand why this company has been internationally awarded.

It was a well structure performance, beginning with "La Llamada" (The call) as a clapping and singing warming up followed by "La Dama del Mar" a mix of drama theatre with contemporary flamenco dance.
After, we were delighted by the most deepest styles of flamenco: Solea, Martinete and Sigueriya. Perfectly executed, capturing skilfully the truth of flamenco. The dancers left the audience astonished, no one was able to leave the eyes away from quick and slow movements and the balance of their bodies, everything synchronized with the complex rhythm of flamenco.

It was their latest show of the festival,because the theatre was not full, some spectators moved to the free side seats, to be able to see the feet of the dancers, really important in this style. I missed the sound of the hammer during the Martinete, as there is no guitar accompanying the singer.
There was a pinch of humour at the end with a “Final party”, all standing up singing and dancing.

If you have the opportunity to watch them, do not miss it, the best flamenco performance that I have seen during the festival.

Run Ends Monday 25th August 2008

Review by: Ivan Martin