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|opened = November 12th [[1996]]: first play at Sala Tallers. September 11th [[1997]]: first play at Sala Gran |
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| ⚫ | |logo_image=Teatre_Nacional_de_Catalunya.png|logo_caption=Logo of the TNC|logo_size=133px}}'''Teatre Nacional de Catalunya''' (TNC; {{IPA-ca|teˈatɾə nəsi.uˈnal də kətəˈluɲə}}; {{lang-en|National Theatre of Catalonia}}) is a public theatre located in [[Barcelona]], [[Catalonia]], [[Spain]]. It was created by the Culture Department of the [[Generalitat de Catalunya|Catalan Government]] in order to normalize and enhance the theatre and dance in [[Catalan language]] and their creators. |
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| ⚫ | '''Teatre Nacional de Catalunya''' (TNC; {{IPA-ca|teˈatɾə nəsi.uˈnal də kətəˈluɲə}}; {{lang-en|National Theatre of Catalonia}}) is a public theatre located in [[Barcelona]], [[Catalonia]], [[Spain]]. It was created by the Culture Department of the [[Generalitat de Catalunya|Catalan Government]] in order to normalize and enhance the theatre and dance in [[Catalan language]] and their creators. |
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The building is located at Plaça de les Arts, in front of [[L'Auditori]] and near [[Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes]] and is one of the emblematic buildings of Barcelona. It has three theater halls suitable for performances: the Sala Gran, with Greek theater stands and capacity for 866 seats, the Sala Petita, with mobile stands and capacity between 266 and 500 people and the Sala Tallers, with mobile stands. |
The building is located at Plaça de les Arts, in front of [[L'Auditori]] and near [[Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes]] and is one of the emblematic buildings of Barcelona. It has three theater halls suitable for performances: the Sala Gran, with Greek theater stands and capacity for 866 seats, the Sala Petita, with mobile stands and capacity between 266 and 500 people and the Sala Tallers, with mobile stands. |
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== History == |
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The political circumstances that lead the creation of the TNC were the consequence of more than two decades of cultural creation after Catalonia had been granted a [[Statute of Autonomy of Catalonia of 1979|Statute of Autonomy]] -that allowed arts and social communication in [[Catalan language|Catalan]].{{sfn|Carlson|2008|p=30}} It was designed as an [[ancient Greek temple]] that resembled some other late 19th-century National Theatres by the prestigious Catalan [[postmodern architecture|postmodern architect]] [[Ricardo Bofill|Ricardo Bofill i Leví]]. Its construction took place from 8 November 1991 to 1996.{{sfn|Carlson|2008|p=30}} <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bcn.es/turisme/english/turisme/llocs/07.htm |title=Teatre Nacional de Catalunya|access-date=2008-06-27 |date=2003-06-09|publisher=Barcelona City Council}}</ref> The result was polemic, and some detractors described it as a [[parody]] or as a [[mausoleum]].{{sfn|Carlson|2008|p=30}} It has become an example of the political role of the ''National Theatre'' concept in the late 20th century.{{sfn|Carlson|2008|p=30}} |
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On November 12, 1996 it opened with ''Àngels a Amèrica'' (''[[Angels in America]]'') by [[Tony Kushner]], and directed by [[Josep Maria Flotats]]. The choice of both the artistic director and the first playwright were also polemic, as Flotats had been criticised for ignoring Catalan plays.{{sfn|Carlson|2008|p=31}} He was dismissed shortly after mostly due to the high cost of his productions.{{sfn|Carlson|2008|p=31}} Since then, the theatre has been managed by several directors by combining Catalan classical plays with an international repertoire to become a cultural hotspot of the city and the country.{{sfn|Carlson|2008|p=31}} |
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==List of Artistic Directors== |
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* 1998 to 2006: [[:fr:Domènec Reixach|Domènec Reixach]] |
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== Educational and new-generation initiatives == |
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| ⚫ | Along its history, the TNC has backed several projects to enhance the educational scope of the theatre, the context of its plays, and to boost new talents of the field. One of the most significant was the ''T6'' Project, which gathered young creators to meet and follow up mutually their artworks (including a scholarship that granted their playwrights to be played in the building) from 2002 to 2013. It been highlighted as one of the key initiatives to renovate both generational and conceptual theatre in Catalonia during the 21st century.{{sfn|George|2010|pp=182-183}}{{sfn|Feldman|2009|p=315}} |
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* [[List of theatres in Barcelona]] |
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* [[Culture in Barcelona]] |
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* [[List of works by Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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== Bibliography == |
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* {{Cite book|last=George|first=David J.|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/778454553|title=Sergi Belbel and Catalan theatre : text, performance and identity|date=2010|publisher=Tamesis|isbn=978-1-84615-919-0|location=Woodbridge, Suffolk|oclc=778454553}} |
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* {{Cite book|last=Feldman|first=Sharon G.|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/698589281|title=In the eye of the storm : contemporary theater in Barcelona|date=2009|publisher=Bucknell University Press|isbn=978-0-8387-5851-9|location=Lewisburg|oclc=698589281}} |
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*{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/314773441|title=National theatres in a changing Europe|date=2008|publisher=Palgrave Macmillan|editor=S.E. Wilmer|isbn=978-0-230-58291-0|location=Basingstoke [England]|chapter=National Theatres: Then and Now|first=Marvin|last=Carlson|oclc=314773441}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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| Address | Plaça de les Arts, 1 Barcelona Spain |
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| Opened | November 12th 1996: first play at Sala Tallers. September 11th 1997: first play at Sala Gran |
| Architect | Ricardo Bofill |
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Teatre Nacional de Catalunya (TNC; Catalan pronunciation: [teˈatɾə nəsi.uˈnal də kətəˈluɲə]; English: National Theatre of Catalonia) is a public theatre located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was created by the Culture Department of the Catalan Government in order to normalize and enhance the theatre and dance in Catalan language and their creators.
The building is located at Plaça de les Arts, in front of L'Auditori and near Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes and is one of the emblematic buildings of Barcelona. It has three theater halls suitable for performances: the Sala Gran, with Greek theater stands and capacity for 866 seats, the Sala Petita, with mobile stands and capacity between 266 and 500 people and the Sala Tallers, with mobile stands.
History
The political circumstances that lead the creation of the TNC were the consequence of more than two decades of cultural creation after Catalonia had been granted a Statute of Autonomy -that allowed arts and social communication in Catalan.[1] It was designed as an ancient Greek temple that resembled some other late 19th-century National Theatres by the prestigious Catalan postmodern architect Ricardo Bofill i Leví. Its construction took place from 8 November 1991 to 1996.[1] [2] The result was polemic, and some detractors described it as a parody or as a mausoleum.[1] It has become an example of the political role of the National Theatre concept in the late 20th century.[1]
On November 12, 1996 it opened with Àngels a Amèrica (Angels in America) by Tony Kushner, and directed by Josep Maria Flotats. The choice of both the artistic director and the first playwright were also polemic, as Flotats had been criticised for ignoring Catalan plays.[3] He was dismissed shortly after mostly due to the high cost of his productions.[3] Since then, the theatre has been managed by several directors by combining Catalan classical plays with an international repertoire to become a cultural hotspot of the city and the country.[3]
Educational and new-generation initiatives
Along its history, the TNC has backed several projects to enhance the educational scope of the theatre, the context of its plays, and to boost new talents of the field. One of the most significant was the T6 Project, which gathered young creators to meet and follow up mutually their artworks (including a scholarship that granted their playwrights to be played in the building) from 2002 to 2013. It been highlighted as one of the key initiatives to renovate both generational and conceptual theatre in Catalonia during the 21st century.[4][5]
References
- ^ a b c d Carlson 2008, p. 30.
- ^ "Teatre Nacional de Catalunya". Barcelona City Council. 2003-06-09. Retrieved 2008-06-27.
- ^ a b c Carlson 2008, p. 31.
- ^ George 2010, pp. 182–183.
- ^ Feldman 2009, p. 315.
Bibliography
- George, David J. (2010). Sergi Belbel and Catalan theatre : text, performance and identity. Woodbridge, Suffolk: Tamesis. ISBN 978-1-84615-919-0. OCLC 778454553.
- Feldman, Sharon G. (2009). In the eye of the storm : contemporary theater in Barcelona. Lewisburg: Bucknell University Press. ISBN 978-0-8387-5851-9. OCLC 698589281.
- Carlson, Marvin (2008). "National Theatres: Then and Now". In S.E. Wilmer (ed.). National theatres in a changing Europe. Basingstoke [England]: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 978-0-230-58291-0. OCLC 314773441.
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