children's shows review

Flamenco Con Fusion

Ricardo Garcia's Flamenco Flow

Very good, or more appropriately, 'muy bueno'! Flamenco Con Fusion succeeded in bringing first-class Flamenco to the Fringe, causing sunny old Brighton to feel thoroughly Spanish. Hugely accomplished, Ricardo Garcia's command of the acoustic guitar was mesmerising, treating us to compositions of great depth that would suddenly speed up or slow down, encouraging the mind to soar. Accompanying Garcia were a traditional Flamenco dancer and a more contemporary Breakdancer, both of whom had fluidity and precision to their movements and whose 'dance-off', where they attempted to prove the superiority of their particular style, was captivating, especially for the younger audience members who flocked to the front of the stage. Just under an hour, the show was perfectly timed to keep all ages entertained.

Udder Place, 3, 4, 11 May, 4:00pm, £10.00 (£7.00), fpp 28

tw rating: 4/5

published: Aug-2008

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