This show by Doke Antzerki Taldea, a theatre company from Arrasate, focuses on the developments of Basque society over the past century and the parallel evolution of Eusko Ikaskuntza (the Basque Studies Society), established in 1918. From the days of Carlism and powerful rural mythologies to unruly contemporary ideologies with unpredictable consequences, the show offers a string of bright and dark moments, where gloom and hope shake hands.

The score includes both specially composed music and pieces from the historical periods being illustrated.

Theatre in Basque


The team


Hamaika amaren seme (alaba), by Josemari Velez de Mendizabal

Artistic director: Vene Herrero

Musical director: Larraitz Arriolabengoa

Theatre company: Doke Antzerki Taldea (Arrasate)

Cast: Mariasun Pagoaga, Maider Alzelay, Xabi Latorre, Izaro Aretxaga, Miren Aretxaga, Miren Altuna, Teresa Arriolabengoa, Idoia Asurmendi, Leire Elejalde, Maia Villalba

Score and arrangements: Sabin Salaberri

Set design and poster: Iñigo Arregi

Associate producers: Gregorio Gallego, Arizmendi Ikastola, Aramaio Town Council, Arrasate Town Council, Joxe Otaduy

Production: Eusko Ikaskuntza

With special thanks to writers Bernardo Atxaga and Mariasun Landa, singer Gorka Knörr and Papargorri Choir.

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