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The Shoemaker Of Havana - Alvaro Garcia is 72 years of age. He has made shoes for six decades. Alvaro has made shoes for Fidel Castro, Raul Castro and Che Guevara; shoes that helped the architects of the Revolution samba and tango their way through The Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis.

The Shoemaker Of Havana

An enthralling historical cocktail, steeped in the rhythms of samba and tango.

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09 March 2024 - Ian S.
Excellent show - a stirring tale and great performances from all of the cast. Come to Edinburgh and we’ll watch again! Ian & Jo Stewart, Banchory, Scotland
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