Teletralia cierra su 29a edición con el estreno en España y un internacional pintoresco

The cultural agenda of the Madrid community will bid farewell to the 29th edition of the Teatralia, International Festival of High-Performance Arts for All Audiences, which will fill the region with acrobatics, puppets, and jungle this weekend. Spain’s premiere of Domingo (Sunday), showcasing a special technical complexity, will be performed by Belgian and chaliwaté companies at the Canal Theaters (Green Room, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30).

Julie Tenret, Sicaire Durieux, and Sandrine Heyraud wrote and directed this work, which is also performed alternately by other actors. Blurring the lines between dream fiction and harsh reality, the play paints an ironic and tender, yet uncompromising, portrait of humanity captured by uncontrollable natural forces.

Domingo has a cinematic narrative structure, executed with precision and technical excellence that places it in a picturesque realm of perfection. Its performance promises to astound even the most experienced audience members.

Additionally, the festival brings a second Spanish premiere to the Czech company Drak Theatre (Saturday 29, at the Paco Rabal-Polomera cultural center). They will perform De Hajan! (Sleep!), a show that won awards for best direction, choreography, set design, musical composition, and lighting at the International Puppet Theater Biennial Maternidad in the Czech Republic.

Also, Mallorcan d’Or presents Entonces, a circus arts performance featuring the manipulation of a single element: a spinning top. This traditional toy takes on various forms and dimensions, manipulated by Guillem Vizcaíno in an astonishing juggling act (Saturday 29 and Sunday at the Réplika Theater).

Furthermore, there will be opportunities to enjoy programs that have already been featured in this edition of Teatralia. On Saturday 29 and Sunday 30, you can catch performances such as Oz the Wizard at the Marble Theater, En kilometer 523 by 300 White Wings, and Like Penguins by Bleda at the Mirador Hall.

On Sunday 30, there will be performances by two other groups: Gloria with Gloria Fuertes by Teatro Malta at the Carmen Conde Cultural Center in Majadahonda, and In a Corner of the World by Teatro Lasal at the Royal Coliseum in Carlos III, San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

Contemporary Dance at Canal Theaters
The Canal Theaters will host contemporary dance performances by Sharon Eyal, former dancer of the Batsheva Dance Company. Coming to Madrid with En el peludo, the latest creation for her dance company SED, featuring electronic music by London-based Koress.

Launched at the Montpellier Festival in 2023, the performance has traveled to various European theaters, garnering unanimous acclaim for its dancers’ precision, sophisticated costumes designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri for Christian Dior, and a unique portrayal of human emotions.

For theater enthusiasts before April 13th, the Luis Alonso Room at the Abbey Theater continues to showcase Old Times by Nobel laureate Harold Pinter, directed by Beatriz Argüello and starring Ernesto Alteri, Marta Belenguer, and Mélida Molina.

In Alcalá de Henares, the Corral de Comedias presents Excursión a Pancaya. From Golden Age Texts (Friday 28 and Saturday 29), directed by Cristina Yáñez. This production weaves a narrative of LOA, Hors d’Eeuvres, messages, and folk music, taking the audience on a journey from the golden era to the present.

In San Lorenzo de El Escorial, at the Royal Coliseum Carlos III, viewers can enjoy Crazy Love (Saturday 29), an interdisciplinary performance that combines music, theater, and literature by Harmony Company at Parnass.

Ancient Music and Pop at Fias
The Excavación, International Festival of Sacred Art in the Madrid community enters its fourth week with a blend of pop and folklore exclusively presented by Malaga Sole Pale’s musical project, featuring their latest album, Medium, debuting in two concerts at the Cultural Center Sierra Norte in La Cabrera on Saturday 29 and at the Paco Rabal Cultural Center in Madrid on Sunday.

Moreover, Collegium Musicum Madrid will perform Madonna’s Cry on Saturday 29 at the Church of San Antonio in Navata, Galapagar, featuring sacred works by renowned Italian composers from the 17th century like Claudio Monteverdi, Giovanni Felice Sances, and Alessandro Grandi. In Becerril de la Sierra’s Royal Hall, actor Pepe Viyuela and harpist Sara Águeda will present The Miracles of Our Lady on Saturday 29, a theatrical and musical spectacle based on the poetry of Gonzalo de Berceo.

Free Exhibitions Across the Region
The Madrid community’s exhibition offerings, all free of charge, continue across various spaces, showcasing a wide variety of temporary exhibits, including contemporary creations such as Francisco is Crazy in Madrid of the First Vanguard, highlighting the painter’s stay in Madrid, and Pulling the Thread. Textile Languages in Contemporary Art, featuring sculptures, tapestries, and patchwork by artists like Elian Stolarsky, Soledad Santetesteban, and Elisa Ortega Montilla.

The graphic arts are also well-represented with exhibitions like Salvador Dalí. Divine Comedy, providing insight into the artist’s creative universe through his 1965 edition of the Italian classic in honor of Dante Alighieri’s 700th birth anniversary. Additionally, The Spirit of the Samurai. Seals of Honor and Japanese Valor showcases 45 original engravings from the Ukiyo-e period (17th – 19th centuries) from the Bujalance Collection.

The world of cartoons is explored in Think Comic. A Journey through the Art of Graphic Narrative, offering a visual tour through over 60 pieces and reproductions. Photography enthusiasts can enjoy exhibitions like Jordi Socias. At the End of the Esculapts, 1975. Third Change, Centenary Madrid. The Wisdom of Longevity, and Region. Photo, Landscape, and Heritage.

Additionally, the Capril Lorenzo exhibition at the Isabel II Exhibition Hall is in its final days, offering a retrospective of the life and work of the renowned fashion designer through over a hundred iconic dresses that have left a mark in the history of fashion. This exhibition is open for visitation until Sunday (March 30), with prior reservation required.

Alkalá 31 continues to showcase The Second Hernández in Works until April 20th. This is the first institutional exhibition of Madrid’s painter in his hometown, showcasing nearly 30 years of his artistic career.

Furthermore, the regional government exhibits the work of five emerging artists exploring nature’s forces and life cycles at the Youth Art Gallery until April 20th, under the title The Iguanas Will Bite the Men Who Don’t Dream curated by Raquel Algaba.

In Móstoles, the Dos de Mayo Museum, part of the Madrid Community (CA2M), presents an exhibition dedicated to Mexican artist Jorge Sato titled Estuary until August 31st. Accompanying this exhibition is Infinite Rope Game Under the Sun, a display by illustrator María Medem featuring her drawings on various textiles in addition to the walls of the center.

Lastly, the Flamenco. Joana Vasconcelos at the Liria Palace exhibition continues until July 31st, organized by the Alba Casa Foundation with regional government sponsorship. It offers a unique opportunity to experience the work of this Portuguese artist through the dialogue between her groundbreaking art and one of the world’s most significant historical collections.

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