'Santa Rosalia' Play Recreates Plague in Torredembarra

The Cultural Association La Sínia presents a recreation of the events that led to the town's vow and the cult of Santa Rosalia in 1652.

Generic image of an empty stage in a Catalan town hall.
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Generic image of an empty stage in a Catalan town hall.

The Torrenca Cultural Association La Sínia presents the play 'Santa Rosalia, when fear became prayer' in Torredembarra on October 9, 10, and 11, recreating the 1652 plague.

The Sala Gran of the Casal Municipal in Torredembarra will host the presentation of the play «Santa Rosalia, when fear became prayer». Performances will take place on October 9 (8:30 PM), 10 (8:30 PM), and 11 (6:30 PM), by the cast of the Torrenca Cultural Association La Sínia.
The theatrical piece transports the audience to Torredembarra in the year 1652, when the plague spread through the town, altering all certainties. Faced with illness, fear, and powerlessness, the inhabitants sought answers in medicine, authorities, and faith.
«Santa Rosalia, when fear became prayer» recreates the events that led to the town's vow and the beginning of the Torrenca cult of Santa Rosalia. The play intertwines historical figures and dramatic characters to depict a community subjected to an extreme decision, posing the question: How does a town respond when fear dominates everything?
Tickets, now on sale, are priced at €10. They are numbered and can be purchased at Cotilleria Ciuró or via WhatsApp at 699 750 224.
The event is organized by the Torrenca Cultural Association La Sínia, with the collaboration of the City Council, through the Department of Culture.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Torredembarra (21/09/2026)