Flamenco Evening Show at Casa de la Memoria Ticket

Disaster

One of the most disappointing shows I have ever paid for. We booked Casa de la Memoria specifically because of the overwhelmingly positive reviews and expected a powerful, authentic and professional flamenco performance. What we experienced tonight was the complete opposite. The dancing felt weak and unconvincing, and the singing was, for us, extremely difficult to listen to. At one point, the performance felt so awkward that even one of the performers appeared to be struggling not to laugh. Instead of feeling passion, intensity or emotion — everything I associate with flamenco — I felt like I was watching an amateur performance. I genuinely kept asking myself: “Is this really flamenco?” Eventually we couldn’t take any more and left before the show finished. When the woman at the entrance looked surprised that we were leaving early, I actually asked her, “Is this flamenco?” That pretty much sums up our experience. What makes it even more disappointing is that we chose this place because of its exceptionally high ratings. I understand that art is subjective and that other people may have enjoyed the show, but our experience was nowhere near what those reviews led us to expect. A huge disappointment and, for us, absolutely not worth the money. We left early rather than sit through the rest of it.

Response from the operator: When audacity outweighs ignorance: 1. To question—whether of oneself or of professionals at a Flamenco Center regarded as a "Temple of Authentic Flamenco"—whether what is being witnessed is truly Flamenco betrays genuine ignorance. This is especially true after reading reviews describing an intimate, distraction-free performance featuring significant improvisation, no microphones or artificial sound amplification, and artists who are National Flamenco Prize winners (in dance, song, and guitar). 2. One must be a truly unpleasant person to devote time and effort to posting *multiple negative reviews across various platforms* with the intent of causing maximum harm—all simply because, *subjectively*, one did not enjoy half of the performance (could be like turn of a soccer match after the first 45 minutes, just because there were no goals during the first half). 3. Maybe you expected to sip wine during this professional performance; the fact that we do not serve alcohol apparently hindered the enjoyment. That is not the Flamenco concept we uphold here. We are sorry. 4. Just as there are tourist destinations designed for beer drinkers, there are others designed for those who consume culture. Both are valid for the same person, as there are times to nourish the body and times to nourish the soul. One simply needs to know how to distinguish between the two needs and occasions. 5. It is extremely rude to walk out of a theater in the middle of a performance, distracting both the audience and the artists. Lacking the taste and sensitivity required to conduct oneself properly in a Temple of Culture demonstrates a lack of respect. We appreciate this opportunity to respond to your malice, and we sincerely hope you find what you are looking for

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Bought tickets months before and 10th in queue but best seats already taken.

I have lived or visited cadiz for over 20 years. Mainly in Jerez de la frontera home of sherry and the authentic flamenco. Tickets! I bought them from their own online website via harbour months earlier. This did not include a seat number. Ok first come first serve I thought. We were very early and waited our turn in the queue as instructed on the night. People before us were putting scarves coats on seats before we got in. We were about 10 in the queue and 20 were already seated… Clearly there is not a come first seating arrangement. We were about 10th in the queue but people had scarves etc over seats. SO BEWARE ! 10th in queue and no option to sit on a spare seat. However the performance is very well polished and dispute poor seats enjoyed. But I’d choose a different place with a seat number. I spent over 20 years living or visiting in jerez home of flamenco and sherry. The flamenco here is completely the opposite much more passion and force. It’s like a ballet vs strength. Like the royal horse school vs the yeguda in jerez . Due to the seating arrangement I would not go back but look for a different venue. 48 euros for 2 was not a price the sndalucians would pay. You must also look at the authentic Jerezano flamenco. In my opinion the best.

Response from the operator: It's really difficult to answer you (maybe as a conversation between a Royal Horse and a Yegua of Jerez). Here, in Casa de la Memoria, the Flamenco Cultural Center, we offer the most authentic Flamenco Show. We focus in the quality of the most purest Traditional Flamenco, not only the one of Jerez, were the sherry/wine service is an important part of the experience. In our alcohol-free show (sorry for someones), acts 1st National Awards of Flamenco dance, sing and guitar, here we have also a lot of local visitors and artists from Jerez, as Gema Moneo, Manuel de la Nina or Quini de Jerez. You should know them. They call our Center "the House of Flamenco Art where every artist wants to perform". There are also artists from the Flamenco Ballet. Also teachers of the Flamenco Conservatory carreer... We can understand that you felt bad about the situation of people keeping seats for friends or family (does it happens everywere? probably yes), but we have almost 40/45 seats just in front of the stage, in only 2 rows. And the other seats are also at 2-3 meters far from the stage... No columns, no tables, no 11th row at 10 meters from the stage, no waiters passing, kitchen noise, etc. Just the purest Traditional Flamenco Show. Jerez citizens say, Sevillian citizens say, artists from everywhere say. People that were born, have lived or visited Cadiz and Sevilla for more than those 20 years. And people that knows Flamenco is much more than just Jerez Flamenco&Wine experience. Open mind for better and diferent experiences gives you knowledge, something to compare and kills ignorance. Thanks for coming anyway

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Beautiful, authentic flamenco

What a beautiful and intimate venue. Staff were welcoming and friendly. The flamenco was incredible, we could have stayed and watched another show. We cannot recommend this highly enough. The artists were so very talented and it was authentic. Do not hesitate to book ❤️

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Horribly uncomfortable due to extreme heat in theatre

Extremely hot in theatre! Hard to see dancers feet from our seats. Mirror behind them would have helped. Something in English, brief explanation or a program would have been invaluable to understand the significance of each dance. Would not recommend

Response from the operator: Hi Elke and readers, Our apologies about the air conditioning. Now this issue is fixed. Sevilla is very hot in summer and some experiences require a bit resistance to elements, like just walk on the streets. About mirrors in the theatre (inside a 16th Century House Palace) or something in English, an explanation (only in english? Not in french, german, italian...), etc... Ours is a Traditional Flamenco Center, very intimate and artists improvise a lot during the shows, that's the "Duende" of our shows, so there is no fix program where the artists do the same every show. Our show is different and unique. Some people also ask if the singers don't sing in english... That's an incredibly common question, but singers introduce lyrics and poems while singing just depending of the style and the dancers, following the rythm and not knowing what they are going to sing or do until just some minutes before the starting time. What an unique experience!! If someone worried about the air conditioning, sorry, the issue is solved at the moment, but an installation inside a 500 years palace building is complicated. We have cold water, give beautiful fans to everybody and have air conditioning working as best as possible. After the show there are some modern bars in the area where you can try a fresh gin-tonic with a new A/C installation refreshing your head ;)

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Really good

Such drama passion and energy. All the performers really threw themselves into the performance. Although it was probably their second or third show of the day it felt fresh and unstaged.

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