Following a smash-hit run at London’s Peacock Theatre in 2007, the intoxicating rhythms of Cuban dance and music return for the first UK tour of Congas Production’s Havana Rakatan.
High-octane Cuban dance combines with an awe-inspiring Cuban band in this spectacular new show direct from the world's most soulful city.
From the sultry rumba to the slick footwork of the cha-cha-cha, 14 dancers perform a captivating and colourful display of Cuba’s many vibrant dance forms. Set to live music by renowned Cuban-based son band Turquino, together with sensational vocalist Geydi Chapman, choreographer Nilda Guerra and her company present a stunning slice of life Havana-style, with all the passion and exuberance of a country famous for its rich music and dance heritage.
A Sadler’s Wells production, Havana Rakatan demonstrates the wide range of Cuba’s music and dance which stems from a fusion of Spanish culture and African spiritual beliefs. In this dazzling production, flamenco, yoruba and Afro-Haitian rhythms as well as jazz, mambo and bolero, give way to the modern forms of salsa which originated in the early twentieth century salon dances.
Touring The UK in spring 2008 including Glasgow, Brighton and Birmingham before returning to London’s Peacock Theatre for a four week run in May.
21 - 29 March Churchill Theatre, Bromley 1 - 5 April New Wimbledon Theatre
8 - 12 April Kings Theatre, Glasgow
14 - 16 April Brighton Dome
17 - 20 April Milton Keynes Theatre
22 - 26 April Regent Theatre, Stoke on Trent - www.regenttheatre.co.uk (B60 Salsa will be co-ordinating a trip for its students to see this show on Tuesday 22nd April at 7.30pm, and is able to obtain tickets at a discounted group rate of £12 per head for groups of 10 or more people. The normal price of tickets is £21 each. If you would like to join us for a night at the theatre and take advantage of tickets at this special rate, please contact Lindsey at
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or telephone 0779 400 8146.)
Following a smash-hit run at London’s Peacock Theatre in 2007, the intoxicating rhythms of Cuban dance and music return for the first UK tour of Congas Production’s Havana Rakatan.