The Disappearing Act

Yinka Esi Graves

How to stay connected to that which is still with us despite its apparent disappearance? In her debut solo creation, Yinka Esi Graves uncovers the forgotten influence of Black culture in flamenco. Inspired by the 19th century acrobat Olga Brown, also known as Miss La La from a famous painting by Edgar Degas, Graves examines camouflage as a way of being physically present in a hostile environment. “The Disappearing Act”, at the same time a virtuosic dance performance and a concert with live musicians, explores the relationship between flamenco and other forms of bodily expression from the perspective of today’s African diaspora. 

Tickets

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1 h 00 min

Artists/Collaborators: Yinka Esi Graves (Von & mit), Raúl Cantizano (Musikalische Leitung & Gitarre), Remi Graves (Schlagzeug), Rosa de Algeciras (Gesang), Carmen Mori (Lichtdesign), Miguel Ángel Rosales (Video), Stéphanie Coudert (Kostümbild), Javier Mora (Ton), María González Vidal / Trans-Forma Producción Cultural (Produktionsmanagement)

Co-production Africa Moment, GREC 23 Festival de Barcelona, Centro Servicios Culturales Santa Chiara – Trento – Circuito de Danza Trentino / Alto Adige – Südtirol, Théâtre de Nîmes – Festival Flamenco

Residences Factoría Cultural – Instituto de Cultura y las Artes de Sevilla, Dance4 Notthingham, Centro de Creación y Artes Vivas El Graner en Africa Moment’2, Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla, Teatro de la Maestranza, Sala La Fundición

With the support of Arts Council England, Horizon, Théâtre de Nîmes – Festival Flamenco, Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla

With the kind support of Instituto Cervantes Berlin.

Next date:

• Date Saturday, 24/August/2024 21:00 bis 22:00 (1 more date)
• Venue Hebbel am Ufer - HAU2
• Address Hallesches Ufer 32, 10963 Berlin-Kreuzberg