'Don Quixote Rides Again' at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024
A spellbinding storytelling experience as Spanish Storyteller Inés Álvarez Villa brings the iconic adventures of Don Quixote to life, accompanied by flamenco musician Danielo Olivera. Together they will transport us to the heart of Spanish culture. This is a comical yet poignant show, directed by Jelena Bašić, explores our right to be human, and encourages us to embrace our true selves.
Don Quixote Rides Again is a storytelling show commissioned by the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, and premiered at the festival’s 2023 edition. Due to the show’s success, with a full house and outstanding reviews, Don Quixote Rides Again is now part of the Edinburgh Fringe 2024.
“Utterly enchanting” - The Quintessential Review – Five Stars
Don Quixote is someone who doesn’t know or doesn’t want to know the limitations of reality one day he decides he is not happy with his life and he chooses who he wants to be and then goes to follow his dream: to become a famous knight by fighting injustice, championing women, and defending those who have no voice and are oppressed by society.
His very noble intentions clash with reality. He is not a superhero, he keeps falling, but he never gives up: he gets back up, dusts himself off, and continues to his next adventure with his loyal friend and squire Sancho Panza.
The show is and adaptation by Inés Álvarez Villa of Cervante’s original novel, one of the best-selling books of all times. No wonder there is something for everybody in this story. Cervantes' timeless masterpiece continues to entertain, enlighten, and inspire us.
Inés’ "melodious voice" and the warm tones of Danielo’s guitar will transport you to the boundless planes of La Mancha, and you feel you are there with Don Quixote and Sancho, under the ardent sun, and in search of ‘aventuras’!
Venue 30, Scottish Storytelling Centre, August 2nd to 16th (only even dates) Suitable for 12+
Time: 17:00 (1h) Ticket Price: £14 / £12
Venues Box Office: www.scottishstorytellingcentre.com, +44(0) 131 556 9579
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