The beloved theatrical production 'Els Pastorets de Girona' will once again grace the Teatre Municipal in Girona this December. Performances are scheduled for 25, 26, 27, and 29 December, with shows starting at 17:30, except on Christmas Day when the performance will begin at 18:30.
Tickets will be available for purchase from 20 November via the website www.pastoretsdegirona.cat and at the Teatre Municipal box office.
This morning, Quim Ayats Bartrina, the Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Culture of Girona, along with Salvador de Castro, co-director of 'Els Pastorets de Girona'; Ignasi Auquer, director of the Santiago Sobrequés Institute; Glòria Rigau, the centre's pedagogical coordinator; and Marta Nadal, president of the Pastorets de Girona Association, presented this year's edition.
The promotional poster for the production was designed by Dan Puig, a student from the Santiago Sobrequés Institute.
“Els Pastorets de Girona is a deeply rooted tradition in the city and exemplifies how popular culture keeps our heritage alive while renewing itself to connect with new generations. Projects like this demonstrate the value of community-driven culture, involving many individuals and organisations that contribute to making Girona a culturally vibrant city,” said Councillor Quim Ayats Bartrina.
The narrative follows Jana, a cheese saleswoman, who serves as the thread connecting the audience to various storylines involving shepherds, angels, and demons. The production aims to blend humour, music, modernity, and tradition to depict the nativity story and the challenges faced by characters emblematic of Catalan culture.
Through its storyline, 'Els Pastorets de Girona' seeks to convey values such as friendship and solidarity. The production will also adopt an inclusive, social, and environmental approach, striving to minimise the environmental impact of the materials used for staging, costumes, and lighting.
The organisation and production of 'Els Pastorets de Girona' are managed by the Pastorets de Girona Association. The cast will feature 100 actors of various ages and backgrounds, along with over 30 production assistants. The group comprises both theatre professionals and amateurs with extensive experience in 'Els Pastorets de Girona.'
To engage the local community, the association will launch a campaign encouraging residents of Girona and surrounding areas to become friends of 'Els Pastorets de Girona'. More information can be found on their website.
