Plazas y Patios 2015

The program of "Plazas y Patios" continues in Salamanca during the whole summer. Until august 30th we could carry on enjoying a wide variety of theatral performances and musical exhibitions for all the public and moreover for free.

Take a look on what the august program offers!

REPRESENTAtionS

Picture: Europa Press

7 | 14 | 21 | 28 august, 8.30 pm - Plaza de San Benito

El Crimen del fraile Luis - Etón Teatro

Etón Teatro sets up a play based on the key person of the 16 century in Salamanca, starting from an original text by Ángel González Quesada.

Saturdays, 12.00 pm y 7.15 pm - Salida Casa de Santa Teresa 

Theatralized tour - Mi nombre es Teresa - Los Absurdos Teatro

Through this thetralized tour, let's discover the traveller Saint who intellectually and spiritually enriched the lives of all salmantinos.

Fridays y Saturdays, 9.00 pm | 9.30 pm | 10.00 pm - Cueva de Salamanca

Summer in the Cave - El estudiante de Salamanca. Theatralized Visit - By Luis García Jambrina

In the most symbolic and legendary place in Salamanca, this theatral adaptation of El estudiante de Salamanca by Espronceda tries to approach the spectators in a new way.

Pictures: salamanca.es

MuSIC

1st of august, 10.30 pm - Santo Domingo de la Cruz (gardens)

Et Encore

A really original repertoir of songs from the Irish tradition mixed with Belgian popular songs and a touch of rock and folk.

8th of august, 10.30 pm - Santo Domingo de la Cruz (gardens)

Randy Greer Quintet

The heir of the inimitable Nat King Cole offer us a quality repertoir developed during more the 30 years of career.

15th of august, 10.30 pm - Santo Domingo de la Cruz (gardens)

Patio Chico

A performance of the real flamenco of Salamanca.  

22nd of august, 10.30 pm - Santo Domingo de la Cruz (gardens)

Thaïs Morell Quartet. Cancioneira

Thaïs Morell offers us a combination of themes from the Brazilian popular music with Africans and Europeans folklorics details.

29th of august, 10.30 pm - Santo Domingo de la Cruz (gardens)

Rubem Dantas. Rubem Dantas Cajón Tour

Another Brazilian artist, Rubem Dantas is a famous percusionist all around the world. 

You can download pdf program at this link. 

Extracurricular activities 1.06.2015 - 7.06.2015

 Let's welcome June with Tía Tula's extracurricular activities. Ideal to keep practising Spanish. Are you in?

Monday 1, 5:30 pm: Theatre workshop - We are heading to Espacio Almargen to learn some theatre games and exercises -in Spanish, of course!
Approximate duration: 2 h.

Tuesday 2, 7:45 pm: Cookery lesson - This week we will cook a delicious paella and then taste it.
Approximate duration: 1 h.

Wednesday 3, 7:30 pm: Book presentation - Our Chief of Studies, Montse Villar, will present her latest book "Bitácoras de Silencios" at Teatro Liceo. Teacher Carmen L. will go with you. Don't miss out! 
Approximate duration: 1:30 h.

Thursday 4, 7:45 pm: Urban gallery - Do you know Barrio del Oeste? Its open-air urban gallery is a must-see. They are creating new pieces, so we may even get the chance to talk to the artists!
Approximate duration: 1 h.

Friday 5, 7:20 pm: Exhibition + tapas - Back to Barrio del Oeste, we will visit the exhibition "He cambiado de opinión" (meaning I've changed my mind) at La Salchichería. We will after go have some tapas.
Approximate duration: 1:30 h.

Saturday 6, Excursions – Lisboa-Coimbra-Fátima, Aveiro, Toro, Valencia or Gandía. A great weekend ahead, you choose your destination. Further information at the reception desk.

Please don't forget that you need to sign up for each activity at the reception desk (in order to reserve your place). The minimum number of participants required for each activity is usually three. Unless otherwise stated, the meeting point is Tía Tula school.

Try to participate in as many activities as you can; they are designed not just for you to have fun, but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you have learnt in class.

A year of microtheatre (and much more)

On May 29th 2014 La Malhablada opened its doors to the public for the first time. A breath of fresh air in Salamanca's cultural scene, its managers define it a a microtheatre and contemporary art centre. Discover in this article what it consists of and how they are planning on celebrating its birthday.

Malhablada: a woman impertinent or bold in her speaking

Three bold women, but no foul-mouthed, imagined La Malhablada and didn't stop until it was running: Sonia and Paz (architects) and Gloria (theatrical designer and art director). Many more did their part too through a crowdfunding campaign.


Although microtheatre -a genre which Salamanca was not familiar with but that has welcomed with open arms- was given a central role, from the very beginning La Malhablada was thought as a laboratory for cultural experimentation and reflection on the creative process. Special attention is given to local creators. 27th Meléndez street -an unbeatable location- has accommodated exhibitions, concerts, book presentations, workshops, dance and poetry performances, theatre plays utilizing the whole building, flea markets and activities for children. Check out this video from national television covering the project (in Spanish).

At Tía Tula Spanish School we declare ourselves unconditional fans of everything going on at La Malhablada. Up to the point that their microtheatre plays are usually included in our extracurricular activities, a perfect complement to live the language outside the classroom. We love that some of those plays are especially adapted for students of Spanish.

The birthday party

No expense will be spared at La Malhablada's first birthday party on Friday 29th. Here is what they have in store for their visitors:

. Microtheatre plays
. Microtheatre on the balconies ( 9 pm and 11:30 pm)
. Grapes, parmesan cheese and cava for everyone (from 11:45 pm to 12:30 am)
. Nominations for the MINI Microtheatre Awards (midnight)
. DJ on the terrace (from midnight to 2 am)

Happy birthday, Malhablada! Keep surprising us with your activities.

Read this article in Spanish.