Smitten: Fuerza Bruta

I’ve been longing to watch Fuerza Bruta ever since it premiered last February. But a Php2,500-3,000 ticket price prevented me. It’s just way too much for a 60-minute show.

The reviews were great, and several celebrities watched it…I was more intrigued. Truly, patience is a virtue. I was able to buy our tickets at a discounted price. Thank you, Ensogo!

Fuerza Bruta literally means “Brute Force”. It originated in Buenos Aires and is now traveling around the globe, Philippines being one of the lucky destinations. This physical and visual extravaganza was shown in Manila Hotel Tent, which ran until the 26^th of March.

I already know what to expect, seeing the pictures posted by many…still, I was captivated.

Before the start of the show, there was a lot of dancing, howling and jumping, accompanied by bright lights and smoke. It was full- house and everyone was in a party mode.

The show required total audience participation. Performers appeared in all corners and props were dragged from one corner to the center, hence the audience moved from one place to another.

The mysterious man.

The show opened with a mysterious man in white initially walking on a giant treadmill, who then jogged and finally ran.

He had the most exhausting role.

Then there was a gun shot, he was hit, he removed his stained shirt and walked. And then several objects were tossed and toppled off the treadmill, along with other performers. Until the mysterious man hit a white wall, and it rained with confetti.

After hitting the big white wall...

A huge silver curtain-like cloth appeared, where 2 ladies were dancing floating-like on the wall.

This was beautiful: ladies running & dancing mid-air.

The background cloth created a water effect...

...especially when the lights turned white.

A stage appeared on our right side. The performers were fiercely dancing, ripped the props and smashed the styros (bursting with confetti).

Ruckus. They really ripped the stage off.

I love the lighting.

These performers were full of energy. Very infectious!

The most fascinating was this huge shallow pool propped above our heads. The female performers were swimming and splashing, clad in sheer blouses and underwears. It was like looking through a massive aquarium with dancing mermaids.

First scene, as the curtain was slid off the pool.

The venue suddenly got hot when these ladies came out.

The blouses they wore were sheer.

Lovely!

Impressive. Really jaw-dropping.

Beautiful ripples were made.

Stomp. Ripples. Stomp. Ripples.

They swam. And jumped! Made us all scream. Baka bumigay yung pool kasi, hahaha.

She was smiling at us.

It was hypnotic.

Very graceful. They were like water creatures.

This was the longest time I ever craned my neck.

This pool was lowered, just a little above our heads, and we were allowed to touch the pool with the palm of our hands.

You can see them really close.

It was suffocating when the pool was lowered.

The guys were really touching the untouchables, hahaha.

I am at a loss for words. I can’t fully explain the experience. It was totally different, though simple, yet astonishing.

The performers.

At the end of the show, there was more dancing… and splashing of water. Everyone didn’t mind getting wet, they even enjoyed it. The performers even went around and danced with the crowd.