FUTURE DATES
TANGO TANGO
From London's West End - a stunning tribute to the great tango genius Astor
Piazzolla, the acclaimed new Tango show by Justin Pearson, with five-piece tango
band Tango Volcano, Patrick Lannigan as Astor Piazzolla and sensational
dancers Richard Manuel and Pauline Reibell.
8th September 09: MIDDLESBROUGH TANGO TANGO
The Avenue, Linthorpe
Middlesbrough
TS5 6SA
Box Office: 01642 815181
www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
9th September 09: BARROW IN FURNESS TANGO TANGO
Forum 28
28 Duke St
Barrow-In-Furness
LA14 1HH
Box office: 01229 82 0000
http://www.forumtwentyeight.co.uk
11th September 09: TEWKESBURY TANGO TANGO
The Roses Theatre
Sun Street
Tewkesbury
Glos
GL20 5NX
Box Office: 01684 295 074
www.rosestheatre.org
24th September 09: MAIDSTONE TANGO TANGO
HAZLITT ARTS CENTRE,
Earl Street,
Maidstone,
Kent ME14 1PL
box office on 01622 758611
www.hazlittartscentre.co.uk
16th October 09: TAMWORTH TANGO TANGO
Tamworth Assembly Rooms,
Corporation Street,
Tamworth B79 7DN
Tel: 01827 709581/709618
Fax: 01827 709582
tic@tamworth.gov.uk
18th October 09: RADLETT TANGO TANGO
1 Aldenham Av
Radlett, WD7 8HL
01923 857546
www.radlettcentre.co.uk
8th November 09: CHRISTCHURCH TANGO TANGO
51 High Street
Christchurch, BH23 1AS
01202 499 199
www.regentcentre.co.uk
PERFORMANCE HISTORY
THURSDAY June 4th 2009 TANGO TANGOSATURDAY 19th August History of Tango - performance and talk
illustrating this extraordinary Argentinian art form by Helena Ruegg,
virtuoso Bandoneon player
Freedom Works 4pm £5.00
SUNDAY 20th August Tango Madness - a portrait of Astor Piazzolla, with
Patrick Lannigan as Piazzolla, Dos Tangos Dancers and Tango Volcano.
Yoxford Church 7.30pm
Tickets £16 from tel 01728 667 040
www.yoxfest.org.uk
SATURDAY May 27th Concert
The New Cut, Halesworth, Suffolk www.newcut.org
5.30-6.30 Dance workshop
7.30 Concert
SUNDAY May 28th A SUMMER’S EVENING OF DANCE & MUSIC
Blackheath Halls, 23 Lee Rd, Blackheath, London SE3 9RQ. Box office
tel: 0208 463 0100. www.blackheathhalls.com
Beginner's Dance class by Richard and Pauline: 6pm
Concert: 7.30pm
Social dancing: from concert end until 11.00pm
One ticket price for the class, concert and/or dance of £15
Concert only: £12.50. Concessions: £2 off.
The venue is 3 mins from Blackheath train station
Bar open all evening
TUESDAY May 2nd Queenswood School, Herts
FRIDAY 23rd December 2005 7.45pm Purcell Room
Rest your feet and come into the warmth of the Purcell Room to catch Tango Volcano making their South Bank debut. Music preceded at 6.45pm by free screening of Bob Edwards' documentary about the creation of the band.
To book: https://www.rfh.org.uk/main/booking/index.html?esroevent=32936
SATURDAY 17th December 2005 8 - 10pm Frost Fair
Bring your mittens, muffs and dance shoes to the Frost Fair outside the Tate
Modern. Beginner's dance class for all followed by dancing and live music
with Tango Volcano.
SUNDAY 19th June 2005 Concert with dance workshop
2 shows: 6.15pm and 9.15pm
Introductory dance class followed by concert
The Pump House, Aldeburgh
Box Office: 01728 687 110
Tickets now on sale.
SUNDAY 14th August 2005 Concert
Regent’s Park London
2pm - ?
SATURDAY 20th August 2005 Concert
National Theatre Foyer
6-7.00 pm
WEDNESDAY September 14th 2005 Concert
Queen Elizabeth Hall
12.30-2 pm
TUESDAY 30th November 2004 Free evening concert with dancing
Location: National Theatre Foyer, South Bank
Time: 18:00 - 19:30
Detail: Come and have a drink and listen to us in this buzzing atmosphere. Includes dancing on a small floor.
Tickets: none required - entrance is free-of-charge
MONDAY November 29th 2004 Evening concert, premiering new compositions
Location: Bolivar Hall (Embassy of Venezuela), 54 Grafton Way, WC1. tube: Warren St
Time: Doors open 19:00, Concert starts at 19:30
Detail: An exciting evening premiering 11 new tangos written especially for Tango Volcano this year by composers from Britain and abroad. The culmination of our successful NEW TANGOS project, now in its 2nd year, this time including works from students from three of the London Music Colleges, and two composers who wrote for us last year too. Come and hear a varied evening of tangos. We will also play some of our old favourites! Sorry dancers, but no dancing this time.
Tickets: at the door, price £10
SUNDAY November 28th 2004 Free lunchtime concert with dancing
Location: Royal Festival Hall Foyer, South Bank
Time: 12.30 - 14:00
Detail: Tango Volcano will play a selection from its wide repertoire including many dance numbers - bring your shoes!
Tickets: none required - entrance is free-of-charge
SATURDAY November 27th 2004 Tango Ball at Bylaugh Hall
Location: Bylaugh Hall outside Norwich, Norfolk
Time: Starts at 21:00
Detail: see www.englandtango.com
Tickets: to book, email info@bylaugh.com or phone 01362 688 121/122
24th Sept 2004 Concert
Part of the Sarratt Festival
Featuring the premiere of film composer Anne Dudley's
new tango commissioned especially for this, her festival.
19:30
12th, 22nd July 2004 "Maria de Buenos Aires", a 'tango operita' by Astor Piazzolla
Part of the Buxton Festival
19:13
Buxton Opera House.
Box office: 01225 463 362. Booking opens April.
3rd, 4th June 2004 "Maria de Buenos Aires", a 'tango operita' by Astor Piazzolla
Part of the Bath Festival
19:30
Theatre Royal, Bath
Box office: 01225 463 362
12th, 13th May 2004 "Maria de Buenos Aires", a 'tango operita' by Astor Piazzolla
Part of the Norfolk & Norwich Festival
19:30
Theatre Royal, Norwich
Box office: 01603 766 400
9th May 2004 Tango Lesson and Concert
19:30hrs
Blackheath Concert Halls
Part of the South American Festival
24th October 2003 Tango Volcano @ The Foyer FREE EVENT - an informal concert of tango music for listening and dancing.
18:00 - 19.30hrs.
National Theatre, London.
No need to book - just turn up.
23rd October 2003 "Tango Madness" - a show about Piazolla with actor David Graham and dancers Dos Tangueros.
New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich IP1 2AS map
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk
Tickets tel 01473 295900
22nd October 2003 Show - an concert of tango music for listening and dancing.
19:00hrs Beginners' lesson.
20:00hrs Music with dance show, followed by music for you to dance to.
Wingfield Arts, Debenham Leisure Centre, Suffolk.
Wingfield Arts Box Office tel 01379 384 505
11th October 2003 "Tango Madness" - a show about Piazolla with actor David Graham and dancers Dos Tangueros.
Maddermarket Theatre, St. John's Alley, Norwich map
Tickets tel 01603 626 560
10th October 2003 20:00hrs Music Party for World Service
Bolivar Hall, Grafton Way, London W1
Tickets by special arrangement
12th October 1003, 7pm Second-Anniversary concert.
Launch of first CD, featuring new tangos and well loved classics.
19:00hrs Beginners' lesson.
20:00hrs Music with dance show, followed by music for you to dance to.
Union Chapel, Highbury Corner, London N1 map
Tickets tel 0870 1201349
12/13/14 July 2003 Recording of first CD at Whittall Studios, Glos.
20th June 2003 7:30pm Haverhill Festival Concert
Beginners tango lesson and dancing. PBYS
Venue: Haverhill Arts Centre map
Tickets tel 01440 714140
27th May 2003 7:30pm Showcase Concert.
A celebration of new tangos featuring up to 20 composers.
St Cyprians Church, Glentworth St, London NW1 map
Tickets on the door £6/£4
27th April 2003 7:00pm/8:00pm "Tango - Emotion in Motion"
An evening of dance, music and words. Part of the Music & the Mind Festival.
Bloomsbury Theatre, Gordon St, London WC1 map
Tickets £12/£8 tel 0207 388 8822
24th April 2003 7:00-8:30pm "Tango Volcano and the Tango in London"
Clear Spot
Resonance FM 104.4
Summer Festivals 2002
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL
Tuesday 9th July
LICHFIELD FESTIVAL
Thursday 11th July
WARWICK FESTIVAL
Friday 12th July
ST AGREVE FESTIVAL, VALENCE, FRANCE
Saturday 10th August
Celebrating Astor Piazzolla
"Devils and Angels"
30th and 31st July
Astor Piazzolla died ten years ago this summer (4th July 1992).
Tango Volcano is performing for two nights at the ICA, a show based on the life, letters and passions of Astor Piazzolla. An evening of words and music featuring many of his best known music. Watch this space for details.
November 20th 2001
TANGO VOLCANO at the COBDEN CLUB, London W10
Included introductory Dance Class prior to 8pm Concert.
October 7th 2001
TANGO VOLCANO DEBUT CONCERT at STUDIO THEATRE UNION CHAPEL, London N1
Included special guests, dance class, showcase dancers and milonga later.