Eva Yerbabuena wins the Olivier Award for ‘Yerbagüena (oscuro brillante)’
The British stage has paid tribute to the duende of Eva Yerbabuena. The flamenco dancer and choreographer from Granada has received the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance for her latest work, Yerbagüena (oscuro brillante), a piece acclaimed by critics and audiences alike in Spain and on international stages.
With this award—one of the most prestigious honors in the performing arts in the UK—recognition is given to a creation that blends the jondo roots of flamenco with a contemporary stage poetry, where body, light, and silence engage in a deep and moving dialogue. Premiered in Spain and performed in a range of international venues, Yerbagüena (oscuro brillante) is a declaration of love for flamenco art, born from a darkness that illuminates.
This new accolade adds to the artistic journey of Eva Yerbabuena, an essential figure in the world of flamenco and dance.
