Enjoy a theater evening or night is one of the most enriching cultural plans we can carry out. The theatre transports us to worlds full of emotions, captivating stories and messages that make us reflect. Today we bring you an expanded and detailed selection of tragedies, tragicomedies and dramas which will be performed in different cities over the next few months. These proposals include not only contemporary classics, but also fresh stories that will allow you to disconnect, get excited and even rethink aspects of life from different perspectives. Are you ready to discover them?
The Cyclops and other oddities of love
Ignasi Vidal surprises us with his work The Cyclops and other oddities of love, a play that delves into the complexity of human relationships and reflects that love, far from being a fairy tale, It is full of nuances. The plot follows the interconnected lives of several characters, played by Manu Baqueiro, Daniel Freire, Eva Isanta, Sara Rivero and Celia Vioque. Each of them faces the challenge of rediscovering love after an unexpected loss that destabilizes their lives. This drama is a perfect opportunity to reflect on human capacities to overcome adversity and find hope in the midst of uncertainty.
In addition, the script is endowed with a realism that allows the viewer to recognize himself in many of the situations and emotions experienced by the characters. There is no doubt that this work will make you rethink your way of understanding human relationships.
Representations:
- From 24/08/2017 to 17/09/2017 - Teatros del Canal (Madrid)
- From 21/09/2017 to 24/09/2017 - Olympia Theater (Valencia)
- From 17/11/2017 to 19/11/2017 - Campos Elíseos Antzokia Theater (Bilbao)
- 29/12/2017 - Auditori de Torrent (Torrent-València)
- From 23/01/2018 to 25/01/2018 - Lope de Vega Theater (Seville)
Price: From € 10 to € 30
Antigone
La timelessness of the Greek classics comes to life with this version by Miguel del Arco from the tragedy written by Sophocles. In "Antigone", we are presented with the struggle of its protagonist against the unjust laws dictated by power. The story revolves around the War for the throne of Thebes, which culminates with the death of Polynices and Eteocles, Antigone's two brothers. The king of Thebes, the protagonist's uncle, decrees that Polynices should not receive a proper burial because he is considered a traitor. This act leads Antigone to break with authority in order to honor her brother, facing a tragic fate.
The work addresses universal themes such as Justice, the conflict between human and divine laws, and courage in the face of adversity. Without a doubt, it is a staging that invites us to reflect and contemplate the value of sacrifice for what we consider right.
Representations:
- From August 9, 2017 to September 3, 2017 - Pavón Teatro Kamikaze (Madrid)
Price: From € 22 to € 26
Cyrano de Bergerac
José Luis Gil leads this representation of the immortal Cyrano de Bergerac, a character full of nuances: poet, brave, proud and deeply in love of Roxana, a woman who symbolizes the purity of impossible love. His big nose, however, makes him an insecure person, incapable of confessing his true feelings to Roxana. In an act of generosity, Cyrano decides to help his friend Cristian to conquer Roxana using his own pen, writing letters that awaken the young woman's passion. This tragicomedy, directed by Alberto Castrillo-Ferrer and reinforced by the performances of Ana Ruiz and Joaquín Murillo, combines the epic with the romantic, leaving both laughter and tears in the audience.
Representations:
- 22/09/2017 - Teatro Apolo de Miranda de Ebro (Miranda de Ebro-Burgos)
- From 06/10/2017 to 15/10/2017 - Principal Theater (Zaragoza)
- 02/12/2017 - Auditori de Torrent (Torrent-València)
- From 22/02/2018 to 25/02/2018 - Lope de Vega Theater (Seville)
Price: From € 10 to € 20
Paradise
«Paradise» is a work that combines elements of comedy and drama in an unexpected setting: the room of a brothel. Through three intertwining stories, viewers witness universal themes such as family, loneliness and the search for lovePerformed by a talented cast including Albert Baró and Elisabet Casanovas, the play stands out for its introspective and sarcastic tone, approaching life from multiple perspectives. The use of bilingualism in Catalan and Spanish adds a touch of authenticity that connects with the audience.
Representations:
- From 1/10/2017 to 02/10/2017 - Teatre La Sala (Rubí-Barcelona)
- From 11/10/2017 to 05/11/2017 - Teatre Poliorama (Barcelona)
- 25/11/2017 - Teatre de Bescanó (Bescanó-Girona)
- 13/01/2018 – Teatre Auditori de Granollers (Granollers-Barcelona)
Price: From 10 €
Last train to Treblinka
This drama is a tribute to the Courage and humanity in times of adversityThe play recreates the orphanage run by Janusz Korczak, a teacher and doctor who created a real children's republic in Warsaw during World War II. However, the story takes a heartbreaking turn when the 200 children from the orphanage are deported to Treblinka, a concentration camp.Last train to Treblinka» is an invitation to reflect on values such as courage and sacrifice, in a context in which hope was scarce.
Representations:
- From September 28, 2017 to September 29, 2017 - Palacio de Festivales de Cantabria. Argenta Room. (Santander)
Price: €18
A cat on a hot tin roof
Tennessee Williams' masterpiece returns with a vengeance in this adaptation directed by Amelia Ochandiano. It presents us with a Family drama that explores themes such as ambition, sex, repression and human fragility. The plot revolves around the 70th birthday of a wealthy patriarch, whose party is overshadowed by family tensions: one of the sons' drinking problems and the other's ambition lead to an explosive atmosphere, while Maggie, the daughter-in-law, tries to manipulate the situation in pursuit of her own interests.
Representations:
- 09/10/2017 - Torrent Auditorium (Torrent)
- 14/10/2017 – Municipal Auditorium of Medina del Campo (Medina del Campo-Valladolid)
- From 26/10/2017 to 29/10/2017 - Lope de Vega Theater (Seville)
- From 10/11/2017 to 11/11/2017 - Guimerá Theater (Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
- 14/12/2017 - Breton Theater of the Herreros (Logroño)
- 12/01/2018 – Teatre Auditori Sant Cugat (Sant Cugat del Vallés-Barcelona)
Price: From € 10 to € 30
Each of these works represents a unique opportunity to connect with the essence of our emotions and reflections on life. Don't miss the chance to enjoy these magnetic theatrical proposals.
