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PINA BAUSCH’S TANZTHEATER WUPPERTAL The late great choreographer Pina Bausch lives on through her work and company, as the dancers of Germany’s Tanztheater Wuppertal arrive in Edinburgh to perform Água. Inspired by Bausch’s time in Brazil, the work is filled with striking video images, playfulness and bright theatricality. ■ Edinburgh Playhouse, 473 2000, 27-29 Aug, 7.30pm, £8-£28.50. 5QUESTIONS
One of the busiest men on the Fringe, Ricardo Garcia, takes time out from his many performances to tell us about his interactive show, A Compas Flamenco 5 things you love most about flamenco? I love the fact that it is the art of the people – not a formal, artificial thing – we have always sung, clapped and played at home around the table, with family and friends; it is truth and passion; it is a combination of elements from many cultures which have come together, but which is also always developing and moving forward. And mostly I love that flamenco touches people deeply – we all have rhythm and we all feel music in our souls. 4 reasons why people should come to A Compas Flamenco It is a unique opportunity to find out about flamenco; the dancers are superb!; we really want to share, and we love this chance to connect with people directly. But the main reason is to have fun – you will have a smile on your face and hopefully have learnt a thing or two. 3 favourite things about the Fringe? The people; the performers we know from other festivals (eg Movin’ Melvin Brown, Jonno Katz); I love Edinburgh itself. 2 words to sum up the Ricardo Garcia style? Flamenco flow – that’s why it’s the name of my website! 1 thing you would like people to feel after taking part in A Compas Flamenco? Eager to learn more about flamenco. ■ A Compas Flamenco, The Bongo Club, 557 2827, 28 & 29 Aug, 2.30pm, £9 (£6–£8).
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✽✽ Flawless – Chase the Dream High energy, well- dressed, fast-paced streetdance from the Britain’s Got Talent finalists. Udderbelly’s Pasture, 08445 458 252, until 30 Aug, 3.45pm, £13.50–£16.50 (£12.50–£15). ✽✽ Pina Bausch’s Tanztheater Wuppertal Expect vibrant images, playful choreography and Bausch’s unique brand of dance theatre from this International Festival show. See Big Pic, left. Edinburgh Playhouse, 473 2000, 27–29 Aug, 7.30pm, £8- £28.50. ✽✽ Paco Peña Flamenco Dance Company A world premiere from the acclaimed flamenco choreographer, inspired by those who travel to another land seeking a better life. See preview, page 32. Edinburgh Playhouse, 473 2000, 2-4 Sept, 8pm. ✽✽ Brazil! Brazil! Two of Brazil’s finest exponents – Samba and football – come together in this lively mix of music, dance and soccer skills. Udderbelly’s Pasture, 08445 458252, until 30 Aug, 6.55pm, £12.50–£15 (£11.50–£13.50). ✽✽ Rhythms With Soul Passionate flamenco from one of the most watchable dancers in the world, Miguel Vargas. New Town Theatre, Freemason’s Hall, 220 0143, until 29 Aug, 3.50pm, £11–£13. ✽✽ La Lutte Tense and powerful contemporary dance from Retina Dance Company, in which two men battle to communicate. See review, page 32. Zoo Roxy, 662 6892, until 30 Aug, 7pm, £12 (£9). ✽✽ Be-Dom Physical clowning and bursts of foot-pounding, room-shaking rhythm from Portugal’s Be-Dom. Udderbelly’s Pasture, 08445 458 252, until 30 Aug, 2pm, £12–£14 (£10.50–£12.50). For Festival Index see page 112.
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