The first canine astronaut in history inspires a show for the whole family that tells us in a very visual way about a fundamental chapter in the history of space travel, but which is at the same time a story of abuse.
It all happened (since this story is based on actual events) in 1957, when the Soviet Union launched an animal into space for the first time and which ended up going down in history as the first living being to orbit the Earth. It was a little dog named Laika who ran through the parks and squares of Moscow never imagining that her destiny was in those stars she saw every night. She was the protagonist of a tremendous story that led her to the Sputnik II spacecraft and to orbiting around our planet. However, despite being an exciting adventure, the story of Laika did not end well, at least not for her. This is the reason why the Xirriquiteula Theatre takes the opportunity to explain a parallel story: that of those who, like Laika herself, are victims of abuse and are immersed, unwittingly, in the power struggle of others.
Laika is a production of the same company and, to a large extent, the same artistic team, that staged the much applauded Papirus, a show that toured in over twenty countries and that, in 2007, obtained prizes for the best show and best director at the international theatre fair Feten (Gijón) as well as the Drac D'Or prize of the Fira de Titelles de Lleida for best scenography. The show is the result of a long and intense collective work that mixes the contributions, skills, knowledge and visions of each of the artists who participate in it.
A puppet, purposely built for this show, a specially composed soundtrack and a set that is completed with shadows and rear-projections are some of the elements of a performance for all audiences, which tells us about the wonders of the sky, but also of the injustices of the Earth.
A Xirriquiteula Teatre Production.
With the support of the Institut Català de les Empreses Culturals (ICEC).
With the collaboration of the Institut Ramon Llull, el Centre d’Arts Escèniques Teatre Zorilla de Badalona, el Centre de Cultura de Cardedeu (CECUCA) and the Festival Sementes d'Almada (Portugal).
Resident show at Cal Gras (Avinyó) as part of a special support programme to the creación Testimoni Escènic.
The exhibition that accompanies the show, also produced by Xirriquiteula, has received the support from the Museu de Badalona and from the Grec 2018 Festival de Barcelona.
Show recommended for audiencies aged 6 and over.
Creation and dramaturgy: Collective (Enric Cases, Marc Costa, Christian Olivé, Daniel Carreras, Iolanda Llansó) Stage director: Enric Ases Stage set and equipment: Marc Costa Costumes and accessories: Iolanda Llansó Projections: Christian Olivé Lighting and Sound space: Daniel Carreras Original Music: Albert Joan Voice over: Iolanda LLansó Sound effects: Edgar Vidal (Vidal 2 FX) Edition and Production of the Soundtrack: Jero Castellà Puppet construction: Marc Costa, Iolanda Llansó, Joan Pena. Structural construction: El Taller d’en Lagarto (Josep Sebastià) Equipment support: Alberto Carreño / Patxworkinflables (Patxo) Graphic Imagery: Mireia Cardús Photography and video: Vent-o (Sergi Canet) Graphic Images: FM Gràfics Web: Elisenda Solà, Circuit Integrat Executive Producer: Mireia Cardús Administration: Obsidiana/Raquel Martínez Production: Obsidiana/Daniel Carreras Distribution: Obsidiana/Mònica Garcia International Distribution and communication: Obsidiana/Maria Gallardo
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