Charity gala matinee with an exclusive pre-show performance by renowned Flamenco dance artist Lourdes Fernandez in aid of the Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers.

On Sunday 9th September, the Blood Wedding production invite you to support the work of the Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers (SDCAS).

Buy two tickets, one of which will be given to a client from SDCAS who will come and see the production for free. Call the box office to book this directly on 0207 498 4699.

Please note the pre-show Flamenco will begin at 3.30pm. The play will begin at 4pm.

About Blood Wedding’s chosen charity SDCAS

This local charity, founded in 1997, provides vital support to asylum seekers and refugees and has helped to preserve and rebuild the shattered lives of so many people who have faced poverty and distress. The three centres, based in South London, enable their clients to build social networks, reducing isolation and encouraging them to speak out – key themes in the Blood Wedding adaptation.

A number of the Blood Wedding team will be holding a workshop at one of the centres, working with and reaching out to SDCAS clients and facilitating their experience of theatre.

For more information about the charity go to http://www.sdcas.org.uk

About Lourdes Fernandez

Lourdes Fernandez began to dance at the age of five. From that moment all her life unfolded through the learning of flamenco. She studied dance at the Conservatory of Madrid (1993-2004) and completed a Masters in Performing Arts at the same university (2009-2010). She also taught dance at Saint Louis University in Madrid and participated at the International Gala of Dance for UNESCO.

Since then, she has performed in renowned venues and festivals across the United Kingdom. Currently she is working as dancer and choreographer with various organisations. In addition, she teaches at Escuela de Baile Flamenco for all levels and she runs flamenco workshops for various colleges across London.