cultural programme JUNE 2015

arts & History exhibition

the waiting room.Spanish exile in the United Kingdom MON 27 APR – TUE 30 JUN

MON – FRI 10:30am – 7:00pmSAT 10:30am – 3:30pmExhibition Room and Room 01, Instituto Cervantes LondonOrganised by IC CommunicationIn collaboration with Instituto Cervantes London Admission freeFurther information:http://www.iccommunication.co.uk

The waiting room. Spanish exile in the United Kingdom

Spanish exiles arrived in the UK in the first part of the XX century. Trapped between two wars their presence was a period of transition that for some became permanent. This project serves to introduce a dialogue about the intellectual contribution of those who came to this country and to present their story as part of the very history of the UK.

Would it be possible today to rethink the notion of exile beyond its typical association of being a forced condition? Could that formulation give place to the creation of a new outcome, a global citizen able to transit among borders and cultures? The Waiting Room through two months of music, cinema, book, documentary, talks and art intends to explore these vital questions around exile, memory and identity, highlighted by a city as extraordinary as London.

history & LITERATUREROUNDTABLE

FROM BLANCO TO BAREA:ENGLAND SEEN THROUGH SPANISH EYESWith Nigel Towson and Martin Murphy

TUE 9, 6:30pm

This event is part of the exhibition:The waiting room. Spanish exile in the United KingdomIn EnglishAuditorium Instituto Cervantes London Organised by IC CommunicationIn collaboration with Instituto Cervantes London Admission freeBooking essential: reservas.londres@cervantes.es | 0207 201 0752

Writers Arturo Barea and Jose María Crespo “Blanco White” wereprivileged observers of British society during the XIX and XX centuries.

The view of the exile and his creative relation with the adopted country is being analyzed in a talk that will have the participation of experts in both figures, Martin Murphy, Oxford based author and academic and Nigel Townson, historian, hispanist and editor.

THEATRE

Double Bill: Don Juan comes back from the war + The PublicA Fourth Monkey Production

9 – 13, 7:00pm

In Spanish with English surtitles In collaboration with the Office of Cultural and Scientific Affairs, Embassy of Spain in the UK, Instituto Cervantes London Jackson Lane269a Archway Road, London N6 5AATickets: £14 | Concessions £11Box Office: 0208 341 4421

Fourth Monkey’s Contemporary Season is the latest offering from the graduating year on the two-year rep actor training programme, the season follows their successful classical season of Tamburlaine Part I & II in March which was also performed at Jacksons Lane.

The season comprises three pieces of work; Hellcats devised by the company and directed by Steve Harper in association with ourpartners Told by an Idiot, Lorca’s rarely performed The Public directed by The Spanish Theatre Company’s artistic director Jorge De Juan and Don Juan comes back from the war in a new translation from Odon Von Horvath’s classic by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Fourth Monkey associate director Simone Coxall.

A season of uncompromising and challenging contemporary theatre with both a heart and a soul.

© Courtesy Fourth Monkey Production

LITERATURELECTURE SERIES

SPANISH AND LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE MIGUEL DE CERVANTES AWARDS #3: ANA MARÍA MATUTELas representaciones del sueño en la cuentísticade Ana María Matute By Prof. María Rosario Quintana (Marshall University, USA)

MON 15, 6:30pm

In EnglishOrganised by the Office of Cultural and Scientific Affairs,Embassy of Spain in the UK and Instituto Cervantes LondonLuis Vives HallSpanish Embassy, 39 Chesham Place, London SW1X 8SBAdmission freeBooking essential: emb.londres.ofc@maec.es

Ana María Matute (1925 – 2014, Barcelona) is well known for hersympathetic treatment of the lives of children as well as adolescents, their feelings, isolation and their rites of passage. She often interjected elements as myth, fairy tale, the supernatural and fantasy into her works. Some of the most recurrent themes in her works are violence, alienation, misery and especially the loss of innocence.

She was the third woman to receive the Miguel de Cervantes Prize (2010) and she was awarded with other prizes such as Premio Nadal (1959), Premio Nacional de Literatura (1959), Premio Planeta (1954) and Premio Nacional de Literatura Infantil y Juvenil (1984). She was an honorary member of the Hispanic Society of America.

Her first novel was Los Abel (1948; The Abel Family). She followed up with Fiesta al noroeste (1953, Celebration in the Northwest), afterward wrote a trilogy consisting of Primera Memoria (1959, UK title Awekening; US title, School of the Sun), Los soldados lloran de noche (1964) and La Trampa (1969, The Tramp). Olvidado Rey Gudú was published in 1966. Among her later works are Aranmanoth (2000) and Paraíso inhabitado (2008; Uninhabited Paradise). In addition to her novels, Matute wrote several collections of short stories, including Los niños tontos (1956;The Foolish Children), Algunos muchachos (1968; The Heliotrope Wall), and La puerta de la luna: cuentos completos (2010; The Door of the Moon: Complete Stories).

Latin American Dictatorships Series #3: Legacies of Dictatorship in Peru By Dr. John Crabtree

WED 17, 6:30pm

In English Organised by Canning House and Instituto Cervantes LondonAuditorium Instituto Cervantes London Tickets £10 | Concessions £5 for members of Canning House and Instituto Cervantes London (code CERVANTESMEMBER)Bookings: www.canninghouse.org/events/dictatorships-series-legacies-of-dictatorship-in-peru/

history

Unlike many other military dictatorships in Latin America, the Peruvian variant (1968-80) took on a left-wing, reformist character. It brought important changes to the structure of property-owning, both through an extensive agrarian reform and the nationalisation of several prominent industries previously run by multinationals. It also sought to open up new areas for public participation, albeit within the confines of adictatorship. Its reformist thrust however was blunted when General Velasco was removed and replaced as president by General Francisco Morales Bermúdez in 1975. Though many of the reforms of this period were reversed under subsequent constitutional governments after 1980, the experience of military dictatorship cast a long shadow that endures (in some ways) up to the present.

With John Crabtree – a research associate of the Latin American Centre, Oxford University, and a senior member of Saint Antony’s College. He holds BA/MA degrees in modern history from Oxford University, a BPhil from Liverpool University, and a PhD from Oxford Brookes University. He has written and lectured widely on the politics of Latin America, with a specialist interest in the politics of the Andean region. His latest book is ‘Bolivia: Processes of Change’, published in 2013 by Zed Press. His PhD thesis topic was on electoral politics in Peru, and he is currently working on a book about extractive industries in Peru.

the SPANISH AND LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC AT Instituto Cervantes London concert series #6:Laura Ruhí-Vidal & María Camahort THU 18, 7:00pm

Organised by Instituto Cervantes London In collaboration with ILAMSAuditorium Instituto Cervantes London Tickets: £12, concessions £6 members of Instituto Cervantes London, ILAMS, senior citizens, full-time students and ES40 holdersBooking: reservas.londres@cervantes.es | 0207 201 0752

music

Laura Ruhí-Vidal trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and she is currently on the 2nd year of the Opera course studying with professor Susan McCulloch. Her concert experience includes performances with pia-nist Rodrigo de Vera and Maite Aguirre, collaborations with Gavin Roberts in the Song in the City concert series, lieder recitals in London in the Schumann Series and The Song Guild, the Mendelssohn Festival and the distinguished Schubertíada Festival in Vilabertran, Spain. Her most recent operatic roles include Norina in I pazzi per progetto by Donizetti, Aphrodite in Phaedra by Henze, Bathsheba in The Cunning Peasant by Dvorák.

María Camahort completed her Music degree in ESMUC (Barcelona). In 2010 she completed her Master’s Degree at Guildhall School of Music and Drama with Distinction, being awarded a Guildhall 2010/2012 Artist Fellowship. Her exceptional knowledge of her instrument and her devotion to chamber music and collaborative projects have given her the opportuni-ty to perform in a wide variety of genres, settings and contexts. María has performed in several festivals such as the Barcelona Guitar Festival, City of London Festival, International Conservatoire Week Festival, Bath Guitar Festival, London Guitar Festival, Kings Place Festival, etc.

Programme:Roberto Gerhard CantaresFrederic Mompou Cantar del alma | Damunt de tu només les florsEnrique Granados Tonadillas al estilo antiguoFeliu Gasull Tres quarts de sisEduard Toldrà Canticel | Maig | Menta i Farigola(Traditional Catalan) La pressó de Lleida

OPEN DAY CELEBRATION

EL DÍA E, AN OPEN DAY CELEBRATIONFOR PEOPLE WHO SPEAK SPANISH SAT 20, 11:30am – 5:30pm

In English and in Spanish Instituto Cervantes Londres With the collaboration of the Oficina para Asuntos Culturales y Científicos de la Embajada de España en el Reino Unido, Fundación de Lengua Española, Hispania Food and Life Free admission Booking essential reservas.londres@cervantes.es | 0207 201 0752Further information www.londres.cervantes.es

On the 20th of June all the Cervantes branches throughout the world will have an open day with a programme of cultural events for the general public. More than 500 million people speak Spanish. The Spanish language is the second most spoken language by the number of native speakers throughout the world and the 2nd language most commonly used in the world social media: Facebook and Twitter and the 3rd language most used in the internet.On Saturday 20th of June all Institute Cervantes branches through the World will open their doors to share this party. The Institue Cervantes in London will showcase a programme for the general public that includes: concerts, theatre, dance, poetry, history, fashionphotography exhibition, gastronomy, literature and Spanish taster lessons.

THEATRE

3RD FESTIVAL OF SPANISH THEATRE in London MON 22 – SUN 28

In Spanish with English surtitles In collaboration with the Office of Cultural and Scientific Affairs, Embassy of Spain in the UK, Instituto Cervantes London The Courtyard TheatreBowling Green Walk, 40 Pitfield Street, London N1 6EUTickets: £20 | Concessions £18Booking:www.thecourtyard.org.uk/whatson

The Festival of Spanish Theatre was launched three years ago with the aim of bringing well-established theatre companies from Spain to the UK.

All the plays are translated into English and surtitles are used during performances to reach a wider and more diverse audience.We also organise parallel activities (in Spanish and English), such as seminars, conferences, workshops and Q&A sessions with the actors and directors involved in each Festival.

The Festival’s goal is to welcome everyone with an interest in Spanish theatre, culture and language.

© Courtesy LAZONA Teatro

THEATRE

3RD FESTIVAL OF SPANISH THEATRE in LondonThe wounds of the windA Barnabé Rico Production for Talycual

22 – 24, 7:30pm

In Spanish with English surtitles In collaboration with the Office of Cultural and Scientific Affairs, Embassy of Spain in the UK, Instituto Cervantes London The Courtyard TheatreBowling Green Walk, 40 Pitfield Street, London N1 6EUTickets: £20 | Concessions £18Booking:www.thecourtyard.org.uk/whatson/573/las-heridas-del-viento-the-wounds-of-the-wind

Directed and written by Juan Carlos Rubio. It is performed by Kiti Mánver (2014 Union of Actors Best Actress award, Theatre 2014 Ceres Award for best actress) and Dani Muriel.

His father’s death forces David to take charge of his legacy. Among their belongings is something unexpected: letters of love of another man. Baffled by the discovery, he decides to visit the alleged lover of his father and discover the truth.

© Courtesy Barnabé Rico Production

THEATRELecture

3RD FESTIVAL OF SPANISH THEATRE in LondonTHE AUTHOR WITHIN HIS WORKBy Juan Carlos Rubio

WED 24, 7:00pm

In Spanish In collaboration with the Office of Cultural and Scientific Affairs, Embassy of Spain in the UK, Instituto Cervantes LondonAuditorium Instituto Cervantes London Admission freeBooking essential: reservas.londres@cervantes.es | 0207 201 0752

How much of an author is revealed in his work? What experiences, dreams and frustrations are hidden behind the characters? Is writing therapeutic? In “Wounded by the Wind”, Juan Carlos Rubio lays bare his life and gives us his honest opinion about hidden truth and lies. This is one of the most splendid performances to have been brought to the stage in recent years. It is a moving play which the author has dedicated to his father, and which he will analyse step by step.

Juan Carlos Rubio owns vast experience in theatre, film and tv. Born in Montilla, Córdoba, since 1992 he has been combining his job as an actor with television screenwriting Farmacia de Guardia, Pepa y Pepe, Colegio Mayor, Más que amigos, Manos a la obra, Ellas son así, A las once en casa or Adolfo Suarez, El Presidente, films El calentito, Retorno a Hansala, Bon appétit and as a playwright.He has been nominated for the 2009 Spanish Film Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay for Return to Hansala and his film Bon appétit won Best Screenplay Award at the 2010 Malaga Spanish Film Festival. The Hispanic Theatre Guild production of Wounded by the wind was nominated in 5 categories at the New York ACE Awards 2005. Also in New York, he won the H.O.L.A. award 2011 as best director for The big kahuna.

© Courtesy Barnabé Rico Production

THEATRE

3RD FESTIVAL OF SPANISH THEATRE in LondonThe Dark StoneA LAZONA Teatro Production

25 - 28, 7:30pm and 3:00pm

In Spanish with English surtitles In collaboration with the Office of Cultural and Scientific Affairs, Embassy of Spain in the UK, Instituto Cervantes London The Courtyard TheatreBowling Green Walk, 40 Pitfield Street, London N1 6EUTickets: £20 | Concessions £18Booking:www.thecourtyard.org.uk/whatson/574/la-piedra-oscura-the-dark-stone

Written by Alberto Conejero and directed by Pablo Messiez.

A room in a military hospital near Santander. Two men who don’t know each other and have to share a terrifying final countdown, which will perhaps culminate in one of them dying at daybreak. A secret shrouded in remorse and a name that reverberates around the walls of the room. That name is Federico García Lorca. All that remains is the safe-keeping of some documents and manuscripts as a final gesture of love. The work is inspired by the life of Rafael Rodríguez Rapún, a student of mining engineering and secretary of Lorca’s student theatre group, La Barraca and his companion during the final few years of their lives. La Piedra Oscura (The Dark Stone) is an emotional work that deals with the subject of memory as a space for justice and also with the need for redemption. The text combines dramatic tension and poetic rhythm in order to question both how history views our most recent past and the fate of the people it has forgotten and cast aside.

© Courtesy LAZONA Teatro

THEATREDRAMATISED READING

The Tongue in Pieces By Spanish Theatre Company

FRI 26, 7:30pm

In EnglishWith the collaboration of the Office of Cultural and Scientific Affairs, Embassy of Spain in the UK and Instituto Cervantes LondonMedia partner El IbéricoCanada Water Culture Space, 21 Surrey Quays Road, London SE16 7ARTickets £8 Further information:http://canadawaterculturespace.org.uk/events

Spanish Theatre Company presents a dramatised reading of The Tongue in Pieces by Juan Mayorga, a confrontation between a guardian of the Church and a disobedient nun, called Teresa of Jesus. The action takes place in the kitchen of the convent, where, among the pots, walks God. It is based on the book The Life of Teresa of Jesus.

Juan Mayorga is one of the most important Spanish playwrights of his generation. His first play,Siete Hombres Buenos (Seven Good Men) was awarded second place in the Marqués de Bradomín Prize in 1989. Since then, Mayorga has won a series of national awards. The most prominent of these is Spain’s National Theatre Prize, which he was awarded in 2007 for services to Spanish theatre. Mayorga’s work has been translated into many languages and performed widely throughout the world.In addition to his role as a playwright, Juan Mayorga has adapted various classical dramas for the Spanish stage. In January 2007 he provided a version of Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People for Madrid’s Centro Dramático Nacional (CDN), for which he also adapted King Lear in February 2008. He was a founding member of (and continues to collaborate with) the El Astillero theatre company that wasestablished in 1993.

© Courtesy Spanish Theatre Company

THEATRELecture

3RD FESTIVAL OF SPANISH THEATRE in LondonFederico GarcIa Lorcay los Sonetos del amor oscuroBy Alberto Conejero

FRI 26, 5:00pm

In Spanish In collaboration with the Office of Cultural and Scientific Affairs, Embassy of Spain in the UK, Instituto Cervantes LondonAuditorium Instituto Cervantes London Admission freeBooking essential: reservas.londres@cervantes.es | 0207 201 0752

The Sonetos del amor oscuro is not only one of Federico García Lorca’s finest works, but also one of the finest poetry collections ever written in the Spanish language. Since they were first written, the Sonetos have been shrouded in mystery and the risk involved inpublishing them has only deepened the mystery. In recent years, there has been much discussion about who inspired the Sonetos. The aim of this lecture is to throw some light on the circumstances surrounding the composition of this exceptional collection of poems and who they were written for.

In collaboration with