Women over 65 bring social circus to Vilanova's Teatre Principal

The performance Les noies de platí concludes a project using circus arts to improve mental health.

Generic image of circus elements on a theater stage for a senior citizens project.
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Generic image of circus elements on a theater stage for a senior citizens project.

A group of ten women over the age of 65 will take the stage this Sunday at the Teatre Principal in Vilanova i la Geltrú to perform Les noies de platí.

This show marks the end of the Circ en Gran project, part of the Culturament program. The initiative explores the link between culture and mental health, using circus skills like juggling and trapeze to boost the emotional and physical well-being of seniors in the Garraf region.
Launched in 2024 by TuSí(k)Circ, the project involves local Culture departments, social services, and primary care centers. It treats performing arts as a vital tool for community education and social transformation.

"This project helps us to live."

Àngels Pallarol and Antonia Escriche · Show participants
Alba Cruells, coordinator of Performing Arts, emphasized the impact of the program on participants' creativity. The upcoming performance highlights how social circus can foster social cohesion and personal growth among the elderly.