TANGO AFTER DARK is the ultimate theatrical tango experience straight from Argentina, that merges the intoxicating music of the great Argentine tango composer Astor Piazzolla, jaw-dropping choreography, and breath-taking moves, to reveal tango in its most authentic but sophisticated form.
This mesmerising show combines the sensuous side of tango with the rawness and quick-fire precision of this dance, taking this passionate dancing language to the limit, to create a unique and exhilarating performance.With live music by two sensational singers and seven on-stage musicians who bring Piazzolla’s passionate music to life, tango superstar and World Champion German Cornejo leads his superb company of 10 world-class dancers to show off the sultry nature of tango in this breath-taking new performance. The show widely approaches different periods of Piazzolla’s work, which transforms dancing into a vivid portrait of this Argentinean great composer’s creative spirit. Cornejo, who was deeply inspired by such a revolutionary and creative spirit, goes through his own transformation of tango dance language by setting free his creativity and taking it to its limits. The final outcome is both an authentic and personal tango which magnificently blends roots with the cutting edge, the melancholic and surreal Buenos Aires with twenty first century sophistication.
Tango After Dark had it’s international premiere in London in 2018 and it is returning to The Peacock Theatre for a limited run from the 11 to 22 October 2022.
Synopsis
Tango superstar and World Champion German Cornejo leads his superb company of 10 world-class dancers straight from Argentina, merging jaw-dropping choreography and breath-taking moves, to reveal tango in its most authentic but sophisticated form.
Featuring live music, Tango After Dark brings the intoxicating music of the great Argentine tango composer Astor Piazzolla to life.
Reviews
All the dancers are dazzling. It's a mesmerising spectacle
Mail on Sunday ****
Splendid, sensual, imposing extravagance of Argentine Tango at its very best
Dance Tabs *****
This show is not to be missed
London Theatre Reviews *****
German Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi are capable of spectacular speed, with footwork that might seem crazed but is never imprecise. Stylishly clad for fabulous routines.
The Times ****
Exhilarating!
The Reviews Hub ****