Located in the heart of Ibiza Town, the newly renovated Teatro Pereyra is the setting for Ibiza Hippie Heaven, a dazzling live music dinner show created and directed by the celebrated Spanish pop musician, composer and producer, Nacho Cano.
Ibiza Spotlight was on hand to witness the spectacle and admire the beautifully refurbished venue, a veritable legend on the island that has served as the epicentre of its live music and cultural activities for well over a century.
After passing through the plush red curtains at the door, we were ushered to our table in front of the stage. Immediately, our waiter for the night explained the treats known as caprichos we would be served during the event.
Curated especially for the show by chef Emiliano Cruceli, the gastronomic offering comprises a series of delectable canapés perfectly in tune with the theatre’s elegant ambience and sophisticated audience. These were accompanied by a bottle of crisp, chilled rosé wine and soft drinks. The service was superb: no sooner had we ordered than the platters of tasty bite-sized appetisers began to arrive.
Prior to the main event, we were treated to live music and the captivating and startling pre-show Torera. Enjoying the hors d'oeuvres and wine, we eagerly awaited the start of the performance while glancing around us to take in the surroundings of this glamorous, multi-tiered venue from the Belle Époque.
Shortly afterwards, Ibiza Hippie Heaven commenced with a toast to that most archetypal of Ibizan moments, the sunset. The show takes its viewers on a fascinating journey through the history of the white island from its earliest origins up to the present day. With a narrative centred on the arrival of the hippies in the late 60s, it pays homage to the bohemian spirit that characterises Ibiza.
Over the next two hours, the cast - made up of multi-talented international and local musicians, actors and dancers lead the spectators - with lots of fun audience participation - through a series of scintillating dance routines and songs, highlighting musical trends and the opening of legendary clubs and venues.
With a plethora of anthems encompassing Pop, Rock, Funk, Techno and Rap, it’s a glorious celebration of Ibiza’s musical roots. The costumes, choreography and live music by the five-member group The Pereyras were simply outstanding. From romantic moments and magical visual journeys - complete with vivid animations of dancing dolphins and piglets - through Ibiza’s countryside to high-tech recreations of psychedelia, it was an engrossing star-spangled spectacle we won’t forget in a hurry.
Bringing the pulsating performance to a close with another sunset, Ibiza Hippie Heaven ends with a rousing, rose-tinted finale that had the audience on its feet.
The dinner show will run throughout the season until October. Pre-ticket sale is advised as it comes with special perks. Tickets are available here.
