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With the presence of its director Alberto Ligaluppi and the Minister of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires, Gabriela Ricardes, the Theater Complex of Buenos Aires (CTBA) announced its extensive and varied programming for the season 2024.

The CTBA has the San Martín Theater, Sarmiento, the El Plata Cinema Theater, the Regio theater, the theater of La Ribera and the recently reopened theater in 2023, the Presidente Alvear theater.

Within the framework of the exhibition, Ricardes expressed that “the San Martín Theater, especially, and the Buenos Aires Theater Complex, in general terms, They have a reputation and a history that precedes us and succeeds us.. Our work at the head of institutions like these consists of assuming that history and taking it further into the future., committing ourselves to contemporaneity, with modernity, with what we have today to communicate and with what artists each year and each season have to express to the public”.

“During the years 2022 Y 2023, The Complex began its post-pandemic journey with a new dynamic, that placed us in a different position than the one occupied by this organization”, Ricardes added.. “It changed numerous habits and forced us to join this company with great determination and a strong desire to navigate new waters.”, that surpass and expand all its relevance and magnitude”, the minister commented, at the same time that he stated that for this mission it is essential to establish intersections “between what autonomous artists require and what commercial theater also requires.”, because it is imperative to be united and reflect on what we do with generosity and love, mainly by the public, for whom we carry out all the actions we undertake”.

By your side, Alberto Ligaluppi stated that the essential function of the Buenos Aires Theater Complex is “to strengthen a meeting space to contemplate and debate the various perspectives from theater and scenic expressions.”, at the same time that it promotes an area always receptive to risk and experimentation, so that the entire city can enjoy and reflect on this shared present that we share”.

To the presentation of the Programming 2024 attended, Alfredo Arias placeholder image, Alejandro Tantanian, Mauricio Wainrot, Helena Tritek, Renata Schussheim, Gonzalo Demaría, Teresa Duggan, Mariano Stolkiner, Mariano Tenconi White, Mario Alarcón, Marcos Montes, Ivan Moschner, Claudio Martínez Bel, Maria Abadi, Fernando Lupiz, Larry de Clay, Patricia echegoyen, Otero flower, Pablo Finamore. Los Pipis and Diego Gentile, among others.

Programming

Then, The sidewalk shows all the proposals that the CTBA will have throughout the year. In February, there will be the return of three great hits that the 2023: “Cyrano”, “Long Day's Journey Into Night” and “Measure for Measure” (It is your fault)”.

Borges and me – memory of a future friend

Hanna Schygulla on texts by Jorge Luis Borges

Version: Hanna Schygulla and Andrea Bonelli

Hanna Schygulla presents this work conceived on selected texts by Jorge Luis Borges. The piece is intertwined with popular tangos and original instrumental music, providing a unique theatrical experience. Directed by Schygulla, The play has captivated the public during its second season at the Buenos Aires Theater Complex.

Bourgeois

Alfredo Allende

Address: Sebastian Bauza

This very free version of “The Bourgeois Gentleman” by Molière, starring Mrs. Doris Gordini, offers a comedy full of recognizable characters set in the sixties.

benedict of the mouth

Original idea and general direction: Lizzie White

This musical theater work pays tribute to the great painter Benito Quinquela Martín from a completely new perspective. The plot takes place at the La Ribera Theater, the space that the painter himself bequeathed to his neighborhood.

The great illusion

Eduardo de Filippo

Address: Luis Pasqual

Directed by Lluís Pasqual, this bitter comedy by Eduardo de Filippo, titled “The Great Illusion”, is presented at the San Martín Theater, exploring the challenges of reaching truth in a corrupt and immoral world.

The troubled reign and unfortunate death of Edward II, King of England, and the tragic fall of the proud Mortimer

Christopher Marlowe

Address: Alejandro Tantanian

This work, directed by Alejandro Tantanian, explore the rule of Edward II, raising questions about its fall and the forces that are unleashed when the marginal reaches the centrality of power.

posthumous class

Alejandro Robino

Construction site, built after the death of Juan Carlos Gené, seeks to challenge the death of the teacher, offering deep reflection on life and loss.

a dark spot

Agostina Luz López

The story of three sisters living with their dying father becomes an exploration of singularity, power and personal enigmas in this work directed by Agostina Luz López.

Pack of wolves

Adaptation and direction: Helena Tritek

Based on “Mrs Inger of Ostrot” by Henrik Ibsen, The play directed by Helena Tritek presents a contemporary vision of the role of women, the struggle for power and the consequences of decisions in life.

Prison rock

Authorship and direction: Lola Arias

The play explores what it is like to return home after prison through a musical performed by cis women and trans people who were detained in Argentine prisons..

When Frank met Carlitos

Raúl López Rossi and Gustavo González

Address: Natalia Del Castillo

The legend of a meeting between Gardel and Frank Sinatra comes to life in this musical show that celebrates love, friendship and the neighborhood through legendary tangos sung in Spanish and English.

My son just walks a little slower

Ivor Martinic

Address: Guillermo Cacace

This work pays tribute to the cult production of the Buenos Aires theater that addresses the story of Branko, who suffers from a degenerative disease and seeks emancipation within the framework of their condition.

The expert

Juan José Saer

Address: Irina Alonso

The modern novel “El entenado” by Juan José Saer comes to life in this staging directed by Irina Alonso, exploring the relationship between writing and truth, memory and unreality.

Juana

Juan Carlos Rubio

Address: Chevy Muraday

Juana Viale transforms into various historical female figures through the texts of Juan Carlos Rubio and Marina Seresesky, exploring the legacies and challenges of women who left their mark on history.

The king of liars

Enrique Papatino

Address: Matías Gandolfo

This surreal comedy addresses the world of dreams and illusions through the misadventures of its characters., taking the public to a unique experience that challenges the limits of reality.

Dance Productions

Coppélia

Choreography: Lidia Segni

The National Classical Dance Company presents the classic work “Coppélia” at the San Martín Theater, under the choreographic direction of Lidia Segni. The story of the doll that comes to life becomes a unique visual and emotional experience.

Meat and bone

Creation and interpretation: Elisa Carrillo y Mikhail Kaniskin

The dancer Elisa Carrillo and the choreographer Mikhail Kaniskin present a unique proposal in which the body and movement become storytellers, exploring the connection between flesh and bone.

Inclusive theater

The monsters

Text and address: Gabriel Fernandez Chapo

This work, that addresses diversity and inclusion, features a cast made up of actors with disabilities, inviting reflection on acceptance and respect for differences.

The white cat

Based on the story of the same name by Abelardo Castillo

Address: Matias Feldman

With a cast made up of actors with and without disabilities, This work immerses itself in the poetry and fantasy of Abelardo Castillo's story, exploring the idea of ​​disability as a social construction.

Film Proposals

Italian film series: Contemporary Italian female directors

The San Martín Theater screen is dressed in contemporary Italian cinema directed by women, presenting a selection of films that explore the diversity of voices and views in current Italian cinema.

Cinema and feminism

A series of films that address feminism from various perspectives, presenting productions that explore the struggles, challenges and achievements of women in contemporary society.

Argentine short films in focus

A selection of Argentine short films that stand out for their creativity and originality, giving the public the opportunity to discover emerging proposals in the world of national cinema.

Special events

National theater meeting

A space for dialogue and reflection that brings together artists, directors, producers and theater lovers to discuss trends, challenges and opportunities in the theater field.

Fair of books and independent publishers

A meeting dedicated to independent literature and editorial diversity, offering visitors the opportunity to discover new voices and literary proposals.

Visual arts and design fair

An exhibition that brings together independent visual artists and designers, providing a space for the exhibition and sale of works, as well as for direct exchange between creators and the public.

Conferences and Talks

Conversations at San Martín

A series of talks and interviews with prominent artists, directors, writers and thinkers, exploring topics relevant to contemporary culture and art.

Theater as a space of resistance

A conference that addresses the history of theater as a space of resistance and artistic expression, analyzing emblematic cases and reflecting on the role of theater in today's society.

Talk about inclusion in the performing arts

A space for reflection and dialogue on the importance of inclusion in the performing arts, addressing the challenges and opportunities to ensure the participation of people with disabilities in the world of theater.

Photos: Gustavo Gavotti