May 26 Beauty and the Beast, musical drama at the Teatro Guerra in Lorca
The evergreen tale of love and redemption on stage in the historic city of Lorca
The fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast was originally written by French novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve and published in 1740, and well into the 21st century remains extremely popular due in no small part to the Disney adaption of the tale which was released in 1991.
This production features music composed by the director, Pablo Lluch, and remains faithful to the original plot: the paths of the Beast and Belle cross when the former takes the young girl’s father captive but she decides to take the prisoner’s place, living in the enchanted castle with her unusual host. At the same time, the tale is presented as being a family musical but also an allegory for our vision of society and the need to accept those whom we consider to be “different” in some way.
A further interesting point is that the actress and singer who portrays Belle is blind, further underlining the message of the production.
The performance on May 26 begins at 21.00 with tickets priced at 12 and 15 euros.
Tickets for shows and performances at the Teatro Guerra are available online here. Alternatively, the box office is open on weekday mornings from 11.00 to 14.00, from Monday to Thursday in the afternoon (18.00 to 20.00) and one hour before the start of each event.
Address: Plaza Calderón de la Barca, s/n, Lorca
Telephone: 968 473122, line attended 9.00 to 14.00 and 18.00 to 20.00.
For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today.
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.
For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today