Cutting-edge troupe Puerto Flamenco will be premiering its new show Ship of Theseus in Malta.
Forming part of the Malta Arts Festival, the show will be staged at Fort St Elmo on July 1 and 2.
Company directors Francesca Grima and Andrej Vujicic will be joined by Seville's elite flamenco performers in a contemporary production that puts to the fore their trademark search for the essence and authenticity within the flamenco genre.
Puerto Flamenco's latest work is an exploration of the concepts implied in the philosophical paradox of the Ship of Theseus, that opens up the discourse on important issues of identity, permanence of memory ideas and relationships, poses questions on essence and authenticity, contemporary influences on traditional cultures, and importance of preservation through innovation.
The show incorporates projections, smartphone apps, body percussion, electronic music, two of the finest male flamenco dancers Antonio Molina 'El Choro' and Abel Harana, as well as singer Jesus Corbacho and guitarist Ruben Romero. The company also presents a first-time collaboration with award-winning Felix Vazquez on audiovisual content and live projections.
Tickets selling at 25€ are available from ticketenginex.kreattivita.org. more info on maltaartsfestival.org, www.puertoflamenco.com.
For more information go to maltaartsfestival.org or www.puertoflamenco.com.