The autumn cultural programme of the valdepeñas town hall will feature the satirical comedy el retablo de las maravillas by els joglars on Friday, 13 November, at 21:00. The performance will take place at the Teatro Auditorio Municipal ‘Francisco Nieva’.
This version of the play, directed by albert boadella, draws from the famous interlude by miguel de cervantes to present a contemporary satire on manipulation, collective credulity, and the fear of independent thought. In the original work, con artists convince a village that only those of 'pure blood' can see the wonders of a supposed retablo (a traditional Spanish altarpiece). The villagers, fearing ridicule, refrain from admitting they see nothing.
els joglars adapts this concept to modern society, illustrating how many individuals accept certain trends, political discourses, cultural narratives, or media messages as truths, out of fear of being perceived as ignorant, outdated, or excluded.
Tickets for the performance are available for €15 and can be purchased at the Centro Cultural ‘La Confianza’, on the platform www.giglon.com, and at the theatre box office one hour before the show.
