Es Joglars has unveiled its latest production, 'El retablo de las maravillas, five variations on a theme by Cervantes', in Tomelloso. This performance draws parallels between the themes presented in Cervantes' work and the current societal landscape, particularly in the context of mobile technology and artificial intelligence.
The company highlights how these modern advancements can foster a sense of superiority in many individuals, obscuring the minimal differences that separate us from our literary classics. The situations depicted in Cervantes' interlude, 'El retablo de las maravillas', continue to resonate today, often manifesting in even more extreme and grotesque forms.
The underlying reason for this phenomenon remains consistent with Cervantes' era: an ingrained fear of not conforming to the majority opinion, which provides a sense of security and mitigates risks. In today's world, the overwhelming influence of social media and traditional media complicates the formation of independent thought.
Es Joglars invites audiences to reflect on the classical paradox and consider how contemporary tricksters can sell us emptiness, exploiting our fears of being ostracised by our peers.
