Underbelly and Southbank Centre Present BRAZIL! BRAZIL!

Underbelly and Southbank Centre present BRAZIL! BRAZIL! In E4 Udderbelly, Southbank Centre, London SE1 8XX. Previews begin from 11th June. 

This show is a spectacular tribute to Brazilian football, dance and music will headline E4 Udderbelly at Southbank Centre. Brazil! Brazil! Is part of Southbank Centre's FESTIVAL BRAZIL sponsored by HSBC

In a show that combines the extraordinary martial art of Capoeira with the music and dance of Carnival, and the jaw-dropping skills of Brazilian street football, Brazil! Brazil! showcases all of the power and the passion that is modern Brazil.

Many of the performers have escaped the cycle of gangland warfare in the favelas of Salvador de Bahia. As the undeniable masters of Capoeira, they have been captivating audiences around the world. Their bodies defy what is humanly possible as they leap, flip, kick and spin at breathtaking speed.

Joining them on stage are the singers, dancers and percussionists of Rhythm Carnival who hail from the favela of Candeal, which famously saved its young people from a life of violence by encouraging them to trade their weapons for musical instruments. Members of Rhythm Carnival have performed with Santana, The Fugees, Ricky Martin, Sergio Mendes and The Black Eyed Peas.

The final element celebrates the world's favourite game, played by the world's favourite team - football. With press night falling on the day of Brazil's first World Cup game, which will be screened at the venue after the show, the performers incredible football skills are sure to capture the football fever that will sweep through London this summer.

Body-bending acrobatics and killer moves mixed with sizzling, infectious music, Brazil! Brazil! is sure to leave audiences in London breathless.

Brazil! Brazil! E4 Udderbelly
Southbank Centre, London SE1 8XX
www.southbankcentre.co.uk/brazil

Ticket Office 0844 875 0073
June 11th - July 18th 2010 (except 21, 28
June, 5, 12 July)

Performances start at 7pm.
Matinees at 2.30pm on June 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18.

Ticket prices:
Previews - 11, 12,14 June 7pm and 13 June at 2:30pm
£14 (concession £12, under 16s £10)
Weekdays - 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 June, 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 July at
7pm
£18 (concession £16, under 16s £14)
Weekends - 18, 19, 25, 26 June, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 July at 7pm
£20 (concession £18, under 16s £15)
Matinees - 19, 20, 26, 27 June, 3, 4, 10

Festival Brazil is a major summer festival of music, visual arts, dance literature, debates and free performances, across the Royal FestivAl Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Hayward Gallery, E4 Udderbelly and on the riverfront, celebrating the dynamic culture of today's Brazil, from 19 June to 5 September 2010, presented by Southbank Centre and sponsored by HSBC.