August is officially the month of theatre in Oaxaca and for the second year running the Casa de la Cultura Oaxaqueña will present a range of theatrical works in tribute to journalist, writer and patron of the arts, Arcelia Yañiz.
Coordinated by Hassael Tejada Hernandez, there will be over 30 performances including comedy, drama, music, monologues, puppetry, and tragicomedy. With a strong focus on local talent, the festival brings together a total of 25 theatre groups, 250 artists and 17 directors.
The festival opens Monday, 18th August with the Tras Bambalinas theatre group presenting ‘Frozzen: a frozen adventure’, directed by José Dylan Bacajum. Other highlights include the musical ‘Grease’, and ‘Riñon de cerda para el desconsuelo’ – an adaption of Beckett’s classic ‘Waiting for Godot’.
You can see the full program below or check our daily events page.
All events are free.
Agosto Mes del Teatro
18 – 24 August
Casa de la Cultura Oaxaqueña
Gonzalez Ortega 403, Centro, Oaxaca
