The Last Tango

5
Vincent and Flavia on their last tour.
By Robert Iles - 2nd Feb 2016

Last Tango Review - 5*Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have put together a glorious show for their farewell tour. One man's story told through his memories as he fished through his attic selecting objects to take with him as he leaves his home. George (Teddy Kempner) keeps the story moving, giving the dancers a chance to change and catch their breath. It is a device that works well enough as we see young George meet a girl, marry, go to war, have a family and ... well, I wont spoil it all. Each stage is told through dance and song with many different forms of tango represented as well as other dance forms. The dancers are enthusiastic and skilled but it is Vincent Flavia the audience are there for and we are treated to plenty of them on stage - they must be exhausted by the end ... I was from just watching! 

Some 30 musical numbers are used (I'd have preferred to see them listed in order rather than alphabetically) covering a range of styles and the orchestrations, musicians and singers are all top notch. In fact there was pretty well nothing to complain about. The Autumn Leaves number, near the end, was hauntingly beautiful showing off Matthew Gent's voice to its best. After the walk-down we got treated to a full-on, no holds barred, no footwork omitted Argentinian Tango, a demonstration of just why these two dancers are such admired champions. Breathtaking - it actually brought a lump to my throat and the audience to its feet. 

This is the third time I have seen this personable and professional pair on stage and I am truly sorry that it will be the last ... A real visual delight for anyone who enjoys tango, ballroom or Strictly!

Tango really can't be too Argentine for me ... I loved it!


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