how special is this, the fab four on stage with us in london… not just any fab four, but the 4 ringleaders of bloco do sargento pimenta, rio’s beatles-themed carnival hit makers – leandro, felipe, felipe and matéus. our bands are about to work together throughout london 2012 olympics, already having been in rehearsals for hackney olympic torch events the following weekend, but they are only the advance party of the 15 who are staying in london until mid-august. spot on stage also guests from monobloco (celso, c.a. and cachaça… more about them later) there’s not much more room on the stage as you can see in these rather excellent photos and videos that capture the magnitude of the occasion: gallery | twist and shout | tightrope