The fascination for life and death of the poet Federico García Lorca never fades. Decades after his assassination 1936, New theories continue to emerge in an attempt to unravel the true causes of his tragic end.
One of the most recent, which moves away from classic explanations linked to your sexuality or political leaningswas even taken to the theater for the Canarian company Timaginas Teatro in his new production, “The last verse.”
This work, which has already enjoyed success after its premiere in Canary Islandsnow comes to Madrid and can be seen in the Arlequin Gran Via Theater of the October 11 to December 20, 2024.
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The new proposal from Timaginas Teatro
Fiction about the murder of Lorca
Just a few months after receiving the Godot Prize from the public for his other production “The Farce of the Golden Age”; the company Timaginas Theater is now embarking on a ambitious project who travels in the heart of summer 1936in previous moments murder of Lorca.
Directed by Maria Rguez, written by Rachel Trujillo and with original music composed by Jesús Martín Fernández, “The Last Verse” offers a unique blend of historical fact and fictiontracing a new narrative line on the last days of the poet.
The work not only explores the context of his murderbut also celebrates the life and legacy of Lorcagiving him, as the company itself explains, “the dignified death he could not have”.
This production promises to be a new chapter in the story of how we remember and celebrate one of the greatest poets of Spain.
Another theory about Lorca’s murder
Another theory about Lorca’s murder
So far, most research on death of Lorca focused on two predominant hypotheses: their homosexual condition and its progressive political ideas in one Spain divided.
However, “The Last Verse” provides a new perspective, exploring family tensions and jealousy which surrounded the creation of “Bernarda Alba’s house”THE masterpiece of the poet and playwright.
In the plot of “The last verse”, the character of Horacio Roldándirected by Armando Jerezbecomes the key to understanding the conflict.
Horatiomember of one of the most important families of the Vega of Granada, discovers that his family is closely linked to the next work of Lorca.
As you perceive it “Bernarda Alba’s house” reflects intimate and dark aspects of his family environment, Horatio He feels obliged to protect the honor of his people. This discovery led him to become a central figure in the poet’s theory of murder.
An immersive and evocative staging
An immersive and evocative staging
THE visual aesthetic and atmosphere of “The Last Verse” are two of the key elements that manage to transport the viewer to the Lorca’s last days.
Carmensa Rodriguez, artistic director of You imagine the Theater, is responsible for ensuring that the costumes and set design of the play manage to create an environment that evokes both the 1930s grenade as The poetic universe of Lorca.
Additionally, the staging is enhanced by prominent staging technical work in sound and lightingin charge of Jesus González Ortega and Rocío González.
Both succeeded in transforming thecinematic idea, designed by the screenwriter Rachel Trujillo in the prestigious American Film Institute of Los Angelesin a Unique and moving theatrical adaptation.
IThe musical production of Pilar Onares It also plays a crucial role in the narrative, providing emotion and drama at key moments of work.
A tribute that resonates with the public and critics
A tribute that resonates with the public and critics
Since its premiere in Canary Islands, “The Last Verse” was greeted with applause from the the public as well as specialist critics.
THE EnPlatea Magazine underlined the emotional power of the workdescribing it as “a story full of emotion and magnetism, which only magnifies the existence of the unfortunate poet and thus broadens his legend”.
For his part, the Aguaviva Literary Review underlined the visual and symbolic force of the stagingdescribing it as “a representation of incredible aesthetic and symbolic force, achieved thanks to the elements that compose it”.
These praises speak of a careful artisanal production, in which every detail has been thought out to cause a AndIntense and moving theatrical experience.
