Don Juan Tenorio returns to San Javier for another year. The town’s cemetery will once again be witnessed on October 19 – from 8:30 p.m. -. a unique representation that involves more than 200 neighbors in its development. This show transcends the boundaries of a theatrical performance, because it is an immersive experience that transforms the spectator into a witness. on site events of the novel.
This particularity gives its name to the performance itself: “Don Juan Tenorio”. Dream and reality.” This work, to which a good part of the cultural associations of San Javier are dedicated, is made up of two very different parts. The first of these is a cross the cemeteryfull of details, actors and decorations.
The second part is the theatrical performance itself. Thus the parish cemetery from the end of the 19th century It is illuminated by more than 6,000 candles and dozens of altarsworks of religious art, extras and musical stations that surprise the visitor.
The Association of Nursery Creators of San Javier promoted this initiative eleven years ago and is responsible for carrying out the route. This staging earned this work the National Award for Best Cultural Activity in a Cemetery awarded by the magazine Adiós Cultural.
The parish cemetery of San Javier, during the performance of “Don Juan Tenorio”. Dream and reality”, last year.
The environment becomes even more immersive for the public thanks to the participation of several musical groups such as the Orfeón Fernández Caballero, the Patnia Chamber Choir, the Stella Maris Björk Choir or the San Javier Music Conservatory, among others.
The second part of this unique show is itself theatrical performance of the workled by the San Javier theatrical group, outside the walls of the cemetery. This year, as a novelty, the introduction of two narrators is included, which allows other parts of Zorrilla’s text to be lightened. It is about a mother abbess and a humble man who repairs the convent fence, whose dialogues They introduce another perspective when it comes to understanding history.
As in previous years, The show includes dance accents with Ruth Olmos as choreographer.as well as the voice of local tenor Jesús Hernández, whose participation gives greater quality to the production itself.
An archive photo of the theatrical performance of “Don Juan Tenorio”. Dream and reality.”
“This representation goes beyond the limits of the theatrical stage and becomes a collective ritual“, as explained by the cultural advisor of the San Javier town hall, David Martínez.
For his part, the production director, Juan Carlos Navas, emphasizes that “the experience and sensations that the visitor gets when visiting the cemetery prepare him to see and feel the theatrical performance in a different way.” Tickets are now on sale for 15 euros and can be obtained on the website: www.compralaentrada.com.
