The Escena Poblenou Festival is a meeting of contemporary performing arts that, for twenty-three years, has established itself as a platform for creation, innovation and social commitment in Barcelona. This festival takes place in the Poblenou neighborhood. It seeks to promote both emerging and consolidated projects, providing a space for critical and artistic voices to express themselves. Over the years, Escena Poblenou has promoted reflection and social transformation through various disciplines of the performing arts.
Escena Poblenou Festival
The festival offers the opportunity to meet some of the most interesting proposals of the contemporary scene. This from the latest creations of new talents and already recognized creators. In this 23rd edition, the event will take place from October 17 to 20 in different emblematic spaces of the neighborhood. For example, the Sala Beckett, the Centre Moral i Cultural del Poblenou, the Plaça de Can Framis and l’Espai Niu. Each of these venues will host a selection of works that explore new languages, dramaturgies and approaches to stage creation.
One of the most important actors in the collaboration with the festival is the Centre Cívic Can Felipa. It has become an essential ally of Escena Poblenou. In this edition, the CC Can Felipa will be the starting point of the Embrions#11 project, an initiative that allows to discover pieces in the process of creation. On October 17 at 6:00 pm, attendees will be able to enjoy works in development such as A pols, by the company Clariana; Entre bous i vaques, by La Côte Folle; Black box (Mary’s room), by Companyia Uku’pacha; and Quería ser maricón pero nací sudaca, by Juan Pablo Mazorra.
Programming of shows
The festival also includes a full program of shows to be presented at the CC Can Felipa. Among them, Ahir està al caure by AtònitaCie (October 18 at 7:30 pm), a piece that invites us to reflect on the passage of time and personal transformations. Elaine Grayling’s double proposal, Man mano, il tempo scorre – La ricetta (October 19 at 12:30 p.m.) and Man mano, il tempo scorre – L’incontro (October 19 at 7:30 p.m.), is another of the festival’s strong bets, offering an experience that combines the sensorial and the performative. In addition, Diana Gadish will present Cruuu (October 19 at 6:00 pm and October 20 at 5:00 pm). It is a play that challenges theatrical conventions with an original and transgressive staging.
Among the most anticipated proposals is Liberandum, the latest project of the Kamchàtka company, which will be presented on October 19 at 6:15 pm. This company is known for its ability to connect emotionally with the audience, and its new creation will be no exception. In addition, on October 20 at 12:00 pm, the public will be able to enjoy Apaga’m que m’encenc. It is a play by the company SaludArte, which addresses current issues with a fresh and committed approach.
Collaboration
The collaboration between the Escena Poblenou Festival and the CC Can Felipa has a long history. Since the beginning of the festival, this center has been one of the main exhibition spaces, strengthening a relationship that has endured throughout the twenty-three editions. In addition to hosting part of the program, the CC Can Felipa has generated synergies with the visual arts program of the center and has supported the scenic creation through calls such as Al meu barri fan performances, which encourages artistic participation in the local environment.
The Escena Poblenou Festival has become a benchmark for contemporary performing arts in Barcelona, offering a meeting place for creation and cultural exchange. Its commitment to innovation and social commitment consolidate it as an essential event for those seeking to explore new artistic languages and enjoy proposals that invite reflection and transformation. For more information and reservations, please visit the festival’s official website.
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