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Manuel Liñán ¡VIVA!

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The cast of 'Manuel Liñan - ¡VIVA!' performing on stage

Fast footwork and fancy frocks – this is a flamenco fiesta that will leave you shouting olé!


At first glance, ¡VIVA! is a flamenco drag show but there is so much more behind the dresses, fans and makeup.

Award-winning flamenco choreographer and dancer, Manuel Liñán dreamed of wearing the costumes of his female idols as a child. Now alongside his company, Manuel treats us to the rhythms of alegrías, tárantos and bulerías, dances full of exciting, rhythmic footwork, curving arms, and slaps to the thighs – all in full feminine glory.

Manuel Liñán combines all of the greatest elements of flamenco with his own creative and comedic queer expression. This is flamenco as you’ve never seen it – subversive, unique and liberated.

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Manuel Liñán’s ¡VIVA! represents something new to mainstream flamenco audiences: a frank and joyful expression of gay identity.
NEW YORK TIMES

It was a powerful statement of our common humanity and reminded me of über-drag artist RuPaul’s quip: We’re all born naked; the rest is drag.
★★★★ CULTURE WHISPER

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A modern restaurant kitchen featuring an open counter with red stools, place settings, and a chef preparing food. Wine bottles are displayed on shelves, and plants adorn brick and tiled walls.
Complete your Spanish experience at Barrafina with 20% off à la carte dining

Barrafina Drury Lane are delighted to partner with Manuel Liñán ¡VIVA! and Peacock Theatre. To enhance your Spanish experience simply quote ‘VIVA’ for an impressive 20% off à la carte dining.

This offer is available from 17 – 31 October. Don’t forget to present your theatre tickets on arrival to enjoy Barrafina’s amazing menu.

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Terms & Conditions
This offer is available for pre-bookings only.
Customers must quote ‘VIVA’ at time of booking to redeem the discount.
Customers must present their ¡VIVA! theatre ticket on arrival.
This offer is for 20% off all a la carte menu only.
This offer is valid from 17 – 31 October only.
Bookings through the link are available only from the 17th of October to the 31st of October. Reservations made outside of this link will not qualify for a discount, unless the guest mentions promo code “VIVA”.
This offer is subject to availability at Barrafina Drury Lane.

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