© Jerome Quadri
Yinka Esi Graves.
The Disappearing Act
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- Koninklijke Stadsschouwburg Brugge, Bruges
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- Théâtre de Namur, Namur
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- Théâtre de Namur, Namur
Born in London with African roots and later relocating to Andalusia, Yinka Esi Graves explores the physical sensations of the diverse cultural influences that have shaped flamenco. Her work examines the intersections between flamenco and other forms of bodily expression, viewed through the lens of the African diaspora and contemporary perspectives.
In her first solo production, she brings to the surface the traces of time embedded in her body, transforming themes of erasure, absence and invisibility into fertile ground for creative expression. A tribute to the often-overlooked diversity within flamenco.
In collaboration with AC/E Acción Cultural Española
Credits
Choreography / Concept / Dance: Yinka Esi Graves
Musical Direction: Raul Cantizano
Drums: Donna Thompson
Song: Rosa de Algeciras
Lighting Design: Carmen Mori
Costume: Stephanie Coudert, remade by Roberto Martinez
Production: María Gonzalez Vidal / Trans-Forma Producción Cultural
The Disappearing Act is coproduced by Théâtre de Nîmes – Festival de Flamenco, Africa Moment, GREC 23 Festival de Barcelona, Centro Servicios Culturales Santa Chiara - Trento - Circuito de Danza Trentino / Alto Adige-Südtirol DESCARGAR LOGOS
Support: Arts Council England, Horizon: Performance created in England, Bienal de Flamenco de
Sevilla
Artistic residencies: Factoría Cultural- Instituto de Cultura y las Artes de Sevilla, Dance4 - Notthingham, Centro de Creación y Artes Vivas El Graner in Africa Moment’2 - Barcelona, Festival Flamenco de Nîmes, Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla, Teatro de la Maestranza, Sala La Fundición - Sevilla
Duration: 1 hour
In French and English