Valladolid International Festival of Street Theatre

This week the streets and plazas of Valladolid have become the stage for 63 acting companies from over 17 countries . The weather is perfect for strolling around the city and discovering all the various locations for outdoor theatre performances. Yesterday my bus was held up by a troupe of actors in pink suits lugging their props and equipment on to their next location but whilst I waited I enjoyed watching 6 trapeze artists swooping and diving from huge swings built near the city´s main park.

Each performance is unique. Some are thought-provoking, charming or bizarre whilst others are pure spectacle. Each act draws huge crowds with the children pushed towards the front, ever keen to act as assistants to the outrageous performers. By night the acts make use of the failing light to add torches, audiovisuals and lighting effects to their performances, some of which go on beyond midnight.
The Festival International Teatro y Artes De Calle takes place towards the end of May. For more information visit www.tacvalladolid.org .

Why not combine an intensive Spanish course at International House Valladolid with one of the city´s main festivals or events? For more information visit www.espaname.es