6 and 7 April, noon
07 April 6 p.m.
Young audience
- Date:
6
and 7
April, 10 a.m.
6 and 7 April, noon
07 April 6 p.m.
- Hall: Sala Manuel García
Who said it was ugly?
The story of that little ugly duckling inside a swan is the story of its author, Hans Christian Andersen, and of so many boys and girls who, across time, have suffered from incomprehension, bullying and the prejudices of their surroundings. Títeres Etcétera adapts the classic and incorporates other stories that Andersen complied during an entire lifetime devoted to shining light on others. An endearing show, full of emotion, that blends puppets, story and live music. Between the lines of a classical fairytale is a beautiful defence in favour of empathy, mutual understanding and self-love. Ugliness is the complete opposite.
Musical story inspired by the story of Hans Christian Andersen
Premiere on 19 December, 2022 at the Centro Federico García Lorca (Granada)
All the programming in the Sala Manuel García is made possible thanks to the support of the Fundación Banco Sabadell.
- Stage direction, set design, puppets, and video design: Enrique Lanz
- Dramaturgy: Yanisbel Martínez y Enrique Lanz
- Music: Jordi Cornudella
- Lighting design: Lía Alves
- Costume design and making: Laura León
A co-production by: Etcétera and Centro Federico García Lorca
In collaboration with AAIICC, INAEM, Ayuntamiento de Güéjar Sierra and Ayuntamiento de Granada
© Javier Martín
- Actor-puppeteers: Cristina Colmenero, Leo Lanz, Christine Mackenzie y Yanisbel Martínez
- Murtra Ensemble: Andrea Talavero (violín), Bernat Bofarull (viola), Jordi Cornudella (clarinete), Antonio Abad López (fagot), Bernat Sánchez (piano)
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About Andersen, the ugly duckling
The show combines puppets, storytelling and live music, to tell the story of the little duck that was rejected, and how it relates to the life of Anderson. As a child, the author felt different and found refuge in literature, theatre and imagination.
About Compañía Etcétera
Founded in Granada in 1981 by Enrique Lanz and Fabiola Garrido, is a leader in puppet theatre in Spain. These wonderful musical shows for all ages combine innovation, artistic rigour and a carefully curated aesthetic. They have been seen in around thirty countries, and the company has participated in prestigious international festivals and theatres.