December 16 Scrooge and Christmas festive theatre in Lorca
Puppetry in this adaptation of the Dickens classic at the Teatro Guerra in Lorca
This is one of countless adaptations of Charles Dickens’ novellas, A Christmas Carol, which was published in 1843, and tells the tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge refuses to celebrate Christmas and cares not a jot for the happiness of others until on Christmas Eve he is visited by the ghosts of his former business partner Jacob Marley and then those of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet To Come.
The vision of Christmas Yet To Come changes Scrooge’s attitude and his commitment to helpìng Bob Cratchit to bring up his weakly son, Tiny Tim.
This adaptation uses puppetry and a simple theatrical technique which is designed to make it accessible to audiences of all ages.
The performance on December 16 begins at 18.30 with tickets priced at just 3 euros and available online here. Alternatively, the theatre box office is open from September 1 on weekdays from 11.00 to 14.00 and an hour before the curtain rises (Plaza Calderón de la Barca, telephone 968 473122 – telephone manned 9.00-14.00 and 18.00-20.00).
Audiences are also invited to make charitable donations of non-perishable foodstuffs for distribution by Cáritas.
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Plaza de Espana, 30800 LorcaTel: 968 441914 (Fax 968 466157)
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Oficina de Turismo de Lorca
The rich and extensive history of Lorca has left a legacy of archaeological sites, and historic buildings, around which the modern City has built its tourism industry. Amongst these are Lorca Castle, the Jewish Quarter of the castle and Synagogue, Plaza de España, Colegiata de San Patricio, Museo de Arqueologico Municipal, Iglesia de San Francisco, Casa Huerto Ruano, Palacio de Guevara, Iglesia de San Mateo, Pósito de los Panaderos, Convento Virgen de las Huertas, Antiguo Convento de la Merced, Iglesia del Carmen and the Teatro Guerra.
Unfortunately Lorca has also been prone to natural disaster, suffering a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as an earthquake which measured 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives. Since this earthquake the city has been rebuilding, winning recognition for its Lorca, Open for Restoration initiative, which used the restoration of the city as a tourist attraction whilst it rebuilt its historical buildings, some of which are currently still not open.
The tourist office itself has temporarily relocated until the renovations are completed and is on Calle San Patricio near the church.
Lorca also has an area of coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, in the Sierra de Almenara, which includes the beaches of, Puntas de Calnegre, Baño de las Mujeres, San Pedro, El Siscal, Cala Honda, Cuartel del Ciscar, Junquera, Cala de la Gruta, Cala Leña, Los Hierros, Cala Blanca and Playa Larga, although many are accessible only through agricultural exploitations.
However, in spite of its many attractions, the name of Lorca is synonymous with Easter, (Semana Santa) its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status and famous throughout Spain. The week includes a series of parades in which the whites (Paso Blanco) and blues (Paso Azúl) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.
Lorca also has a Parador hotel, located within the complex of its historic castle.
Opening hours for Lorca Tourist Office:
- Monday to Friday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 19.00.
- Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 18.30.
- Sunday: 10.00 to 14.00.
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