Flamenco Flamen'ka

Box Office: 0844 412 4661

Age: General

Genre: Dance

Sub Genre: World

Direct from sell out seasons in Paris, Flamenco Flamen'ka is a new flamenco show telling the story of a passionate love triangle. Jealousy, betrayal, hate and sacrifice put blood-ties to the test.

Based on the short stories of Argentine writer Jose Luis Borges, new dance show Flamenco Flamen’ka tells the story of two brothers who fall in love with the same woman. Unable to decide which one should pursue the girl, they decide their only course of action is to kill her. The tragic tale of Juliana, the object of their affections, is told using flashbacks.

Flamenco Flamen’ka tells its passionate story using flamenco, tango and contemporary ballet. Bruno Ribera, who has worked with Julia Migenes, Lambert Wilson, Michel Sardou and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, provides the fiery flamenco score.

The company includes some of the world’s most inspirational flamenco and Latin dancers. Karen Ruimy, the narrator, who originally devised the show, is the lead dancer/singer in an international company of dancers and musicians. She trained in Seville with Blanca and Adrian Ruiz.

Flamenco Flamen’ka, which blends the traditional with the cutting edge, is directed by Strictly Come Dancing’s Mr Nasty, Craig Revel Horwood. When he is not criticising celebrities for their lack of rhythm, Revel Horwood is a choreographer and director whose West End credits include Spend Spend Spend, My One And Only, Tommy Cooper – Jus’ Like That and Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks.

For more information about Flamenco Flamen'ka at the Lyric theatre read out First Night Feature.

Performance Details

previews from: 18 Sep 2008
opening night: 22 Sep 2008
closing: 15 Nov 2008

show times: Mon-Sat 20:00, Mats Wed & Sat 15:00

ticket prices: £20-£49.50

Creative Team
Venue Information
Access Information

cast: Karen Ruimy

author: Based on an original story and concept by Karen Ruimy with additional material by Craig Revel Horwood

director: Craig Revel Horwood

lighting designer: Ben Cracknell

choreographer: Craig Revel Horwood with additional choreography by Jerome Couchart, Marjorie Ascione and Manuel Gutierrez Cabello

designer: Diego Pitarch

map: View Map

address: Shaftesbury Avenue, London, United Kingdom, W1D 7ES

nearest tube: Piccadilly Circus (250m)

nearest bus: 14, 19, 22B, 38, 53, 88, 94, 159.

parking: Westminter City Council car park at Poland Street and China Town. NCP at Wardour Street, Newport Place, Denman Street, Lexington Street.

air conditioned: 0

Assisted Performance Booking Information

Access Booking: Tel: 0870 895 5505 Minicom: 020 7087 7839

Accessible Facilities Venue Information

discounts: Discounts available for disabled customers and their companions.

limited mobility: Most accessible seats in boxes E, D and C. Front row of Dress Circle and seats D1, D20, E1, E24 in the Stalls have very good leg room.

access description: Access to the Box Office is by three foyer width steps and one small step at the main doors with handrails on either side. There are no steps between the ticketing entrance and the Dress Circle doors. Inside the Dress Circle level there are 5 steps leading to seats. There are 32 (26 from level access entrance) steps leading down into the Stalls level. There is a tall staircase leading to the Upper Circle and Balcony levels. All steps inside the auditorium are highlighted. .

hearing impaired: Sennheiser infra-red system with 5 headsets.

guide dogs policy: Guide dogs are allowed in boxes (one per box) but not into the auditorium. Staff available to dog-sit.

wheelchairs: Entrance is through the left-hand double EXIT door (Royal Entrance) as you face the theatre. Level access to Boxes E, D and C. Boxes C and D can accomodate 1 scooter or wheelchair plus guest. Box E can accomodate 1 scooter or wheelchair plus 2 guests or 2 scooters or 2 wheelchairs.. Slightly restricted view. Transfer seating available to Dress Circle (up 6 steps from Royal Entrance). Wheelchairs stored in cloakroom or front of house store, on Dress Circle level. Venue suitable for scooters – please check when booking. Senior members of staff can asist further in the purchase of refreshments and programmes.

toilets: Men’s and women’s off the Dress Circle Bar. Women’s 4 steps up from Stalls bar, men’s 11 steps up from Stalls bar. Women’s and men’s off rear Stalls and at Upper Circle and Balcony levels.

disabled toilets: Adapted toilet on the left inside the Royal entrance.

bars: 4 licensed bars. No steps to Dress Circle bar from Dress Circle (2 seats). Drinks in plastic cups or bottles may be taken into the auditorium. Stalls bar 11 steps down from Stalls (spacious with 14 seats). Further bars at Upper Circle and Balcony levels. Royal Entrance reception area (4 seats and adapted toilet) available pre-show and interval (check for prebookings). Drinks may be brought to disabled customers in the auditorium.

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