To celebrate its 50th edition, the Grec Festival has expanded its program to 58 venues, including the Sant Andreu Teatre (SAT), a neighborhood theatre specializing in family theatre and dance. This marks the tenth consecutive edition that SAT has participated in the prestigious Barcelona festival, this year contributing three shows that blend disciplines such as circus, dance, and puppetry.
Family theatre is defined by its ability to attract audiences of all ages, from children to adults. According to Joana Boix, Head of Communication at Sant Andreu Teatre, the aim is to present pieces with multiple layers of meaning, designed to be enjoyed by a diverse audience. Boix expresses the pride of the neighborhood theatre in Sant Andreu for being part of the Grec Festival, especially by maintaining its usual artistic line.
Until July 17th, audiences can enjoy the following productions: Pyykki, by the Finnish company Compagnie Portemanteau, which explores a world where clothes come to life to solve the mystery of lost socks; Girafa, a dance and puppet show by Thomas Noone; and Julia i el tauró, a children's musical that addresses complex themes such as growing up, managing family relationships, and mental health.
