Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festival London 2012

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mark indigo

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Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festival L...

i put it in events but good seats in some shows are selling out, so in case it gets missed in events, here it is

vicente, gerardo, jose merce, manuela carrasco, take your pick!

http://www.sadlerswells.com/show/Flamenco-Festival-London-2012

Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festival London 2012

Tuesday 07 February 2012 at 7.30pm
Vicente Amigo

Wednesday 08 February 2012 - Thursday 09 February 2012 at 7.30pm
Manuela Carrasco Company

Friday 10 February 2012
Olga Pericet Company

Saturday 11 February 2012 - Sunday 12 February 2012
Flamenco Gala

Monday 13 February 2012
Gerardo Núñez with guest Carmen Cortés

Tuesday 14 February 2012 - Thursday 16 February 2012
Compañía Antonio Gades

Friday 17 February 2012 - Saturday 18 February 2012
Rafael Amargo Company

Sunday 19 February 2012
José Mercé

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 21 2011 16:22:14

Adam

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to mark indigo)

Just bought my tickets for Gerardo, Vicente, and José Mercé, hope to see a few of you there! Maybe a foro meet-up at a pub after one of them?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 23 2011 0:16:23

gounaro

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to Adam)

quote:

Just bought my tickets for Gerardo, Vicente, and José Mercé, hope to see a few of you there! Maybe a foro meet-up at a pub after one of them?

Jealous!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 23 2011 0:18:57

Khiet

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to Adam)

Hi Adam,
I bought a ticket for Vicente, still thinking if I should for Gerardo too.
I have been to Vicente's concert in Belgium in May and would be cool to see him locally in London :)

If you are still up for a pub after his concert, count me in!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 23 2011 14:59:17

gounaro

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to Adam)

Adam, i'm thinking travelling from Greece to London for Vicente's live. Maybe i'll meet you at the pub!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 23 2011 15:02:39

Paul Magnussen

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to mark indigo)

So Gerardo’s got his finger problem straightened out?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 23 2011 20:00:44

Stu

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to Paul Magnussen)

im going to see vicente...ill be around for a beer after.. dunno how gerrys finger is...seemed grand in the summer in sanlucar.. the concert will still be awesome!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 23 2011 23:03:54

Adam

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to mark indigo)

Gerardo* is using a lot more thumb than before, and not much arpeggio, which is definitely a shame, but frankly the man is still a beast with the guitar in hand. He's adapted brilliantly to the circumstances.

*Alias: Gerry.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 23 2011 23:20:36

Argaith

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to mark indigo)

Hi all,

I just bought my tickets for Vincente and Gerardo's shows.

I have seen Gerardo before. I think it was a couple of years ago. We were having drinks with Ailsa and a few others after the show and he just came over to us, shook hands with us and thanked us! He's a real gentleman.

Would be nice to get together with Foro members before/after for a pint or two.

See you,
A

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 24 2011 12:25:19

mark indigo

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to Adam)

I'm going to Vicente and Manuela Carrasco

I had to choose between Vicente and Gerardo. Tough choice, but I saw Gerardo when he came last time and I haven't seen Vicente for years, so it's Vicente this time.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 26 2011 14:00:11

Khiet

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to Argaith)

Hey Argaith,

>after the show and he just came over to us...
Nice!

I ended up booking Gerardo's ticket for the festival too, Feb. will be a great month!

>Would be nice to get together with Foro members before/after for a pint or two.
I'd love to join you guys, I'm a newbie in the forum. Just pop-in some pup nearby???

Can't wait!!!

K

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 6 2011 8:58:08

Argaith

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to Khiet)

No problem Khiet, I will drop a reminder a couple of days before the shows so all interested can get together.

A

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 6 2011 11:54:30

changue

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to mark indigo)

I've got tickets for Gerardo Nunez and also Jose Merce...

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 11 2011 13:18:07

Khiet

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to mark indigo)

Hi guys,

Vicente tomorrow!
As we proposed, we should meet up for a pint before/after the concert!
I am not too familiar with the area but I am sure there are plenty of pubs around.
Could anyone make any suggestions? Or even better, Argaith could you organize this plz? :)

It wil be a great day!!!

Khiet

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 6 2012 10:27:37

Argaith

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to Khiet)

Hi mate, to be honest with you this is my first time at Sadler's Well too!
I'm sure there is a bar inside!

Anyone else would like to meet up?

A

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 6 2012 10:41:33

Adam

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to mark indigo)

Well, let's meet up afterwards for a pint. Let's meet in the lobby after the show, I look like my photo and I know a couple of you attending, so we should be able to reach critical mass and form a conspicuous crowd!

If anyone wants they can PM me for my number in case we all have trouble finding each other. Not posting it here obviously

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 6 2012 10:43:26

Khiet

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to mark indigo)

>I look like my photo
LOL, cool. I'll try to find you in the crowd.

After the show is good for me!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 6 2012 10:52:38

Adam

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to Khiet)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Khiet

>I look like my photo
LOL, cool. I'll try to find you in the crowd.

Well, I probably won't be wearing the bow tie. I mean, unless people think it would really help.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 6 2012 10:56:03

Escribano

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to Argaith)

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Hi mate, to be honest with you this is my first time at Sadler's Well too!
I'm sure there is a bar inside!

There's a bar attached, to the left of the entrance as you exit, I think. Have fun!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 6 2012 11:06:45

Argaith

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to Escribano)

Cheers Simon, we'll have one for you too

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 6 2012 11:15:28

Khiet

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to mark indigo)

Thanks Simon, sounds good!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 6 2012 13:17:01

mark indigo

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to Adam)

i never noticed a bar next to Sadlers Wells before, if it's part of the theatre it will probably be closed after the show....

there is a pub between Sadlers Wells and Angel tube, on St. John Street, just round corner from the theatre. can't remember what it's called, but it's easy to find, especially if you get the tube there, you walk right past it on the way!

edit: pub is called the Old Red Lion

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 6 2012 18:21:20

Escribano

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to mark indigo)

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i never noticed a bar next to Sadlers Wells before, if it's part of the theatre it will probably be closed after the show....

It's part of the theatre and I had a beer with Moraito in there, after a show. Not sure if it is because he was playing that night.. maybe.

You could check Google Streetview for a pub.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 6 2012 18:45:40

Estevan

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to Adam)

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Just bought my tickets for Gerardo, Vicente, and José Mercé

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 6 2012 20:38:08

Romanza

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RE: Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festiv... (in reply to mark indigo)

Hi all
just thought i'd add my review of the festival - on Friday night I saw Olga Pericet Rosa, Metal y Ceniza (Rose, Metal and Ash). Loved Olga - she is really compelling - though I was less keen on the contemporary interludes - then again my friend who doesn't know much about flamenco liked these interludes and found they added extra interest.
However I was delighted to see Antonia Jimenez on stage again - always v excited to see a female guitarist. I loved the singers too. As per usual found myself being completely transfixed by the power of flamenco and at one or two points moved to tears!
This Friday I'm going to see Rafael Amargo - Poet in New York. Sounds like it might be quite a contemporary one again, however I am keeping an open mind - don't know much about this dancer. I wanted to see Gerardo tonight but couldn't make it. And Jose Merce but again can't make that one. Always next year!
Look forward to hearing what everyone else thinks of the festival.
Romanza
(havent been on the forum for a couple of years - was learning flamenco guitar for a while but stopped when we started renovating our house - looking forward to getting back into it now!)

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 13 2012 11:45:29