Cancion Gitana

In the opening days of the Spanish Civil War in 1936 Federico Garcia Lorca, the country's greatest modern poet and playwright, was brutally assassinated by a gang of fascists, one of the earliest acts of brutality in a vicious war that was to tear Spain asunder for 3 years and become a rehearsal for World War Two.

Acclaimed as one of the greatest poets of the 20th century Lorca distilled into his works the very essence of Spain and his native Andalucia, the searing heat and riotous colours, the joys and passions, the comedies and tragedies.

International Flamenco Dance company Cancion Gitana have created a new and unique dance biography of the brief, extraordinary life of this remarkable poet, his friendships with artists Bunuel and Dali, his fascination with Gypsy
culture and his passionate love of fiery Flamenco dance and song.

Part of an annual event taking place every September in and around the
picturesque, historic town of Rye in East Sussex.

The festival attracts a stimulating array of authors, performers and artists both high profile and emerging, national and international.