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From Oriol Pla to Sílvia Abril: the week’s theatre openings

Elia Tabuenca

Over the coming days, prominent figures of the contemporary stage return to the limelight to revive major hits. Such is the case with Oriol Pla, who arrives at Sala Beckett to stage Gola once again, and Sílvia Abril, who slips back into a nun's habit for El Tenoriu. Yet beyond these...

Ada Vilaró, directora de l'Escena Poblenou

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25 years of Escena Poblenou: the festival that burns and gets you moving

Elia Tabuenca

A quarter of a century covers a lot of ground. Over the past 25 years, the neighbourhood of Poblenou has transformed, yet one fixture has kept its rebellious spirit and deep community roots entirely intact: the Escena Poblenou festival. From 22 to 25 October, the neighbourhood will once again become an...

Anglès: Composite of portraits of Tania Brenlle and Carme Tierz © Provided

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A changing of the guard at the artistic helm of Teatre Romea and La Villarroel

Elena Busquets

Keys took centre stage at an event held this Tuesday by Grup Focus at Teatre Romea to introduce the new artistic leadership of two of its venues. In an intimate gathering with the press, Josep Maria Pou handed over the keys of Teatre Romea to Tania Brenlle, who, in turn,...