From ancient Greece to the present day, theater has been one of humanity's most powerful cultural expressions.
In every era, on every stage, dramaturgy has served as a mirror in which society sees itself reflected, with its concerns, its passions, its moral dilemmas, and its constant search for meaning.
It doesn't matter if a play was written in the 18th century, the 20th century, or the present; its messages, its teachings, and its conflicts remain relevant because, in the end, human beings continue to face the same challenges: love, power, justice and injustice, betrayal, hope.
The San Bartolomé Theater Cultural Week, which celebrates its 17th edition this year, is a clear example of how theater continues to be an essential tool for thought and emotion. Throughout these years, this event has established itself as a benchmark on the island of Lanzarote, a space where local companies, along with other scenic proposals, have found a home to share their art with the public.
On this occasion, starting on March 25, we will raise the curtain to bring to the theater up to nine proposals that will delight audiences of all ages, because in this edition, we have a lot to tell to make people reflect.
From the San Bartolomé City Council, we have always maintained that culture is not a luxury, but a necessity. That is why we continue to support initiatives like this, which allow not only the enjoyment of scenic talent, but also reflection on the world in which we live. Through humor, drama, and mystery, each performance offers us a window to look out at realities that, although they may seem foreign, end up being deeply our own.
This edition offers us a diverse program that will make us laugh, move us, and think. From comedy to suspense, through family theater and the reinterpretation of stories of our own identity, the Theater Week invites us, once again, to celebrate the magic of the stage. It is also an opportunity to recognize the effort of local theater companies, which with their dedication and creativity enrich the cultural fabric of our municipality.
As one of the great references of universal literature, Federico García Lorca, said, "theater is poetry that rises from the book and becomes human. And in doing so, it speaks and shouts, cries and despairs."
In San Bartolomé, every year we give life to that poetry, turning our spaces into stages where culture makes sense and where, as a community, we rediscover ourselves. Let's continue to raise the curtain.
