Cancion Gitana

The poetical works of Spanish poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca remain as popular as ever long after his murder. In 2016 it will be 80 years since this legendary poet was brutally murdered in the opening days of the Spanish Civil War.

To mark this anniversary International Flamenco dance theatre company Cancion Gitana is re-creating its dramatic biographical dance theatre show Lament for Lorca in Sevenoaks Stage Theatre on November 26th.

In the opening days of the Civil War in 1936 Spain’s’ greatest poet and playwright was brutally assassinated by a fascist gang, 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. Even now a new search has begun for the remains of this national icon.

Acclaimed as one of the greatest poets of the 20th century Federico Garcia 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.

Flamenco Dance company Cancion Gitana have created a passionate and dramatic re-telling of the brief, extraordinary life and the tragic death of an artist, his friendships with artists Bunuel, Dali and Picasso, his fascination with Gypsy culture and his passionate interest in fiery Flamenco dance and song.