Brazouka – sensational dance story
From the toughest streets of Brazil comes this amazing show.
JOHANNESBURG – Joburg Theatre is proud to announce the beginning of a multi-year world tour of Braz Dos Santos’ Brazouka at Joburg Theatre from October 3, following its world premiere at this year’s Edinburgh Festival.
Comedian, best-selling author and star of BBC TV’s Strictly Come Dancing, Pamela Stephenson-Connolly, joins forces with TV star and West End musical choreographer Arlene Phillips, narration by Billy Connelly and Australian producer Harley Medcalf, founder of the sensational Burn the Floor, to stage the hottest Brazilian dance show ever – Brazouka, an extraordinary true story from the toughest streets of Brazil.
“I’m so excited to bring Brazouka to South Africa,” says producer Harley Medcalf. “I have been to the greatest heights as the Producer of Burn the Floor. I did not ever think I could better that feeling of high emotion. With Brazouka I definitely have! It will move you, excite you and simply astound you. The talent and production is breath taking and I wanted to share it with you, live on stage!”
Brazouka is a journey of intense passion, pulsing music and explosive energy, with Brazil’s most thrilling new dancecompany featuring Braz dos Santos himself.
This unique dance-drama is performed by Brazil’s most thrilling new troupe, who introduce the sensational dance language of Lambazouk and other authentic Afro-Brazilian dances in a stunning variety of styles that will have you on your feet, captivated by the intoxicating rhythms.
Gorgeous bodies, supreme athleticism, breath-taking energy, gripping spontaneity, stunning sensuality and an infectious sense of fun are the qualities that impress everyone who witnesses the Brazouka cast of extraordinary dancers.
Brazouka director Arlene Phillips is a highly celebrated choreographer, theatre director, talent scout, TV presenter, TV judge and former dancer, who found success in many fields of entertainment. She is a most noted choreographer of numerous West End and Broadway musicals, films and television shows, and has since achieved mainstream fame as a judge on television talent shows including Strictly Come Dancing and So You Think You Can Dance.
Brazouka is on the stage of The Mandela at Joburg Theatre from October 3 to October 19. Tickets are from R180 and are on sale now at www.joburgtheatre.com or by calling 0861 670 670.
Popular discounted ticket rates for groups of ten or more are available by calling the theatre 011 877 6853.
