Daimiel’s Cultural Explosion: A Weekend of Laughter and Harmony
Ah, Daimiel! A quaint little jewel that really knows how to turn up the cultural volume. The theater group from the Daimiel Senior Center, aptly named ‘Memorias’, kicked off the weekend by lifting the curtain on José Cedena’s delightful skits, ‘Las Cotillas’ and ‘El Niceto y la Leoncia’. Talk about making a comeback! One might suspect they’ve been hanging out with the fountain of youth while keeping those theatrical skills sharp.
The Ayala theater was abuzz with laughter and applause, as a group of around twenty enthusiastic adults took to the stage. Now, I’m not implying any age-related quirkiness, but let’s just say that some of those characters might have been more believable as elder statesmen of comedy than seasoned thespians. I mean, if it isn’t over-the-top, is it even theater?
Fast forward to Saturday, and what’s that? The bar was raised again by the company L’Om Imprebís, presenting ‘Hoy no Estrenamos’ – which translates to “Today, We Are Not Premiering.” Quite an ironic title given the comedic gold that unfolded! It’s downright cheeky if you ask me. The plot thickens as characters discover the theater, guided by a quartet of comedy artisans: Carles Castillo, Carles Montoliu, Víctor Lucas, and Santiago Sánchez. Watching them must have been a visual treat—like a slapstick buffet, but you leave more satisfied than when you entered, realizing what just tickled your funny bone.
Music in the Air: Because Why Not?
As if the theatrical joy wasn’t quite enough, Daimiel turned it up a notch—because nothing says “cultural weekend” quite like devout choral harmony! Saturday afternoon also found the church of Santa María buzzing with an exuberant performance by the Consuegra Polyphonic Choir and the Laminum Chamber Choir. Yes, you read that right. In an age where karaoke could replace church hymns, thank goodness there are those who still know how to belt out a holy tune!
With Jesús David Sánchez de Pablo—the ex-municipal spokesperson and a man who could turn a simple grocery list into an epic saga—rallying the audience for the 21st edition of the Fernando Gigante Galiana Religious Polyphony Exhibition, attendees were treated to an event that has deftly navigated the waters of time while maintaining its artistic poise. A remarkable feat, considering how quickly people can lose interest at a family reunion!
What a Show!
Both events brought together a captivated audience, showcasing the charm and continuity of the arts in such a vibrant province. One can only compare the laugh-out-loud moments on stage to the spine-tingling harmonies echoing through the church. If that doesn’t spell out cultural richness, I don’t know what does! So, hats off to Daimiel—making us laugh, cry, and occasionally wonder if we need a set of earplugs for those a bit too enthusiastic in the church choir.
So there you have it: Daimiel, where the drama is not just in the performance but also on the faces in the audience, and the music is a divine experience. Pack your bags! The next trip should definitely be in the name of art and absurdity. Who knew cultural weekends could double as an amusing, ear-tickling adventure?
The theater group of the Daimiel Senior Center, ‘Memorias’, raised the curtain at the Ayala theater on Friday to stage two skits by José Cedena, ‘Las cotillas’ and ‘El Niceto y la Leoncia’. Already on Saturday, almost at the same time, the work ‘Hoy no Estrenamos’, by the company L’Om imprebís, also in Ayala, coincided with the Fernando Gigante Galiana Religious Polyphony Exhibition. The event was held in the church of Santa María with the participation of the Consuegra Polyphonic Choir and the Laminium Chamber Choir, organizer of this initiative together with the Daimiel City Council.
Daimiel News. – Daimiel was able to enjoy an agenda full of cultural and artistic activities this weekend. The starting signal was given by the theater group from the Daimiel Senior Center, ‘Memorias’, which returned to the stage of the Ayala theater to perform ‘Las cotillas’, a play that was already staged before the pandemic and that this group, made up of about twenty adults, has taken up with different characters.
The audience received with laughter and applause the interpretation of José Sedena’s sainete, after which another very funny one, ‘El Niceto y la Leoncia’, was put on stage. Among the attendees was the Councilor for Social Services, Alicia Loro, and the person responsible for the Environment area, Prado García-Carpintero.
‘Memories’ theater group.
Already on Saturday it was the turn of the company L’Om Imprebís, which brought to the Ayala stage the play ‘Today we are not premiering’, a story in which the characters discover the theater, all by masters of comedy: Carles Castillo, Carles Montoliu, Víctor Lucas and Santiago Sánchez.
The simplicity of the staging, combined with the magnificent performance of the actors, made the audience enjoy from the beginning a play that combines comedy, romance and emotion.
‘We’re not opening today.’
But music was also the protagonist in Daimiel this Saturday, specifically in the church of Santa María, where the Consuegra Polyphonic Choir and the Laminium Chamber Choir showed off their good work in the Fernando Gigante Galiana Religious Polyphony Exhibition.
The former municipal spokesperson and doctor in Business Administration and Management from the UCLM, Jesús David Sánchez de Pablo, was in charge of presenting the 21st edition of this initiative that brought together numerous lovers of choral music and which also had the presence of the mayor by Daimiel, Leopoldo Sierra.
Jesús David Sánchez de Pablo.
The audience enjoyed the performance of both groups in a unique exhibition due to its characteristics throughout the province, standing out for its continuity and artistic quality over more than two decades.
Consuegra Polyphonic Choir.
