It was celebrated as a birth, but in reality it is a rebirth: that of Nave 10 of Matadero, which has become independent of the Spanish Theatre – like its older sister, Nave 11 – and begins its journey as a space dedicated to contemporary dramatic creation (within the framework of the reorganization and specialization of the large municipal stage spaces) under the impetus of Luis Luqué. The Madrid director stressed that his programming is based on four pillars: contemporary creation in Spanish, new staging, reflection and training in the performing arts. “La Nave 10 Matadero is a place to write, make and see theatre; a safe, friendly and caring space for the artists it hosts,” said Luis Luque in his presentation.
Among the axes of the Nef 10 project – which includes spaces such as the Salle Max Aub, the Salle Béton and the Salle Bois – is the creation of the figure of the guest director: a director will stage one of the productions, give a workshop for professionals and provide artistic support to the young director – there will also be one per season -; the guest in 2024-25 is Marta Pazosand the young director is Beatriz Jaen. Another of the figures present in the project will be the playwright: Antonio Rojano This will be the one for this first season and its mission is to “advise and coordinate all the dramatic creation projects of the season”. Finally, La Nef 10 will create a “school for senior spectators” to involve the elderly people of the Arganzuela and Usera neighborhoods, neighbors of the theater.
The theatre’s programme includes twelve performances, seven of which are absolute premieres. The season will open with ‘Joan of Arc‘, a text by Sergio Martínez Vila directed by Marta Pazos and performed by Georgina Amorós, Katalin Arana, Macarena García, Lucía Juárez, Bea de Paz, Ana Polvorosa and Joana Vilapuig. It will be on display from October 3 to November 3. A new production of ‘pack” (November 7-24), the function inspired by the case “Manada” written by Jordi Casanovas. Miguel del Arco directs Quim Ávila, Artur Busquets, Ángela Cervantes, Francesc Cuéllar, Carlos Cuevas and David Menéndez. November 29′Grammar’written and directed by Ernesto Caballero and starring María Adánez and José Troncoso.
Christmas time is the time of family theater presented by Jokin Oregi (‘Mr. Bo‘) and the music of Bewis de la Rosa. And the year will begin with another absolute premiere: from January 9 to February 2, ‘The other beast‘, a text by Ana Rujas, who also directs the cast. José Martret and Pedro Ayose direct. The next production, presented by Los Despiertos Producciones (from February 6 to 23). will be ‘cool‘, a feature film written and directed by Pablo Rosal. It stars Alberto Berzal, Israel Frías and Luis Rallo.
Here are four absolute firsts: ‘Nerium Park‘, with a text by Josep María Miró, directed by Jorge Gonzalo and Susana Abaitúa and Félix Gómez as performers; ‘The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant‘, by Rainer Werner Fassbindeer, directed by Rakel Camacho and starring Ana Torrent;Aliens will come and have your eyes‘, with text and direction by María Velasco, and Nerea Barros leading the cast; and ‘Mihura, the latest unpublished work‘, by Adrián Perea, directed by Beatriz Jaén and starring David Castillo. And the season on Nave 10 will draw its curtain with the return of ‘By Nao Albet and Marcel Borràs‘, presented during the last Festival d’Automne, and which will take place from June 19 to July 6.
Programming
‘Joan of Arc‘ (absolute first). Text: Sergio Martínez Vila. Dramaturgy and direction: Marta Pazos. With Georgina Amorós, Katalin Arana, Macarena García, Lucía Juárez, Bea de Paz, Ana Polvorosa and Joana Vilapuig. From October 3 to November 3.
‘Pack‘. Text: Jordi Casanovas. Address: Miguel del Arco. With Quim Ávila, Artur Busquets, Francesc Cuéllar, Carlos Cuevas and David Menéndez. From November 7 to 24.
‘Grammar‘ (absolute premiere). Text and direction: Ernesto Caballero. With María Adánez and José Troncoso. From November 29 to December 22.
Christmas: ‘Mr. Bo‘. Text and direction: Jokin Oregi. With Ana Martínez, Ana Meabe, Javier Renobales and Anduriña Zurutuza. From December 26 to 29.
Christmas: Roscón Concert. With Bewis de la Rosa. January 4, 2025.
‘The other beast‘ (absolute premiere). Text: Ana Rujas. Director: José Martret and Pedro Ayose. With Ana Rujas (rest of the cast to be confirmed). From January 9 to February 2.
‘cool‘. Text and direction: Pablo Rosal. With Alberto Berzal, Israel Frías and Luis Rallo. From February 6 to 23.
‘Nerium Park‘ (absolute premiere). Text: Josep María Miró. Director: Jorge Gonzalo. With Susana Abaitúa and Félix Gómez. From February 27 to March 23.
‘The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant‘ (absolute premiere). Text: Rainer Werner Fassbinder. Director: Rakel Camacho. With Ana Torrent (rest of the cast to be confirmed). From March 27 to April 20.
‘Aliens will come and have your eyes‘ (absolute premiere). Text and direction: María Velasco. With Nerea Barros (rest of the cast to be confirmed). From April 24 to May 11.
‘Mihura, the last comedian‘ (absolute premiere). Text: Adrian Perea. Directed by: Beatriz Jaén. With David Castillo (rest of the cast to be confirmed). From May 22 to June 25.
‘By Nao Albet and Marcel Borràs‘. Text and direction: Nao Albet and Marcel Borràs. With Nao Albet and Marcel Borràs. From June 19 to July 6.
conferences on stage
‘Artificial Intelligence: Separating Fact from Fiction‘, with neurologist Ignacio H. Medrano in collaboration with playwright Antonio Rojano. November 26.
‘Thinking about the human in time. Classical Greece versus Cyberpunk‘, with the philosopher Nerea Blanco, accompanied by the composer Luis Miguel Cobo. February 26.
conference on stage with director and playwright Pablo Messiez. May 13.
Training
‘Autofiction: self-erasure‘, with Sergio Blanco. November 12 – 15.
‘Obsession Clinic‘, with Matías Umpiérrez. January 14 to 17.
‘Creative processes‘, with Marta Pazos. May 26 – 30.
