Valencian theater comes alive with a fresh voice as Avetid, the Valencian Country Performing Arts Association, rolls out the opening mood of the 2023-2024 season. The momentum kicks off today in Valencia and continues tomorrow, Saturday, the 30th, in Alicante. This is not just a launch; it is a statement that culture and live performance belong to everyone who walks the streets, pauses to look, and stays to listen. The energy is tactile and immediate, a reminder that the scene thrives when people come together to witness art in public spaces.
The momentum is built through a carefully choreographed sequence of events. Action at the stage begins at 12:00 and again at 18:00, guiding curious audiences along a short journey from Plaza 25 de Mayo to Calderón de la Barca street, and onward through Constitution street into the heart of the Main Theatre district. The route is a portable stage in itself, inviting pedestrians to encounter theatre wherever they are and to feel the textures of live performance in their daily surroundings.
In the words of Mª Ángeles Fayos, the president of Avetid, the opening should feel like a success that belongs to the city and to every visitor who chooses to engage with it. She emphasizes that the event is about more than a single performance; it is about sparking an ongoing appetite for theatre, dance, and circus. The message is clear: going to the theatre and soaking up culture is a strong habit that enriches daily life and strengthens community ties. This season aims to widen access and invite diverse audiences to participate in a shared artistic experience.
Architecture of Letters is a production presented as part of the season’s opening wave. It is built around a traveling concept that brings together roughly twenty artists who crafted the piece specifically for this occasion. Letters become the core material, transformed into visual ideas that unfold in the public space. The result is a welcoming performance that travels with audiences, turning ordinary streets into an open theatre and turning public walkways into intimate storytelling stages. It is designed to be inclusive and accessible, a performance that invites people from all walks of life to step in and participate in the moment.
With these theatrical interventions, along with elements of music, circus, and dance, Avetid invites every spectator to join the communal celebration that marks the start of the performing arts season. The initiative enjoys the backing of the Institut Valencià de Cultura, the Valencia City Council, and the City of Alicante Council. The collaboration across institutions emphasizes a shared commitment to cultural vitality and to creating spaces where art can be experienced in everyday life, not just within traditional venues. The aim is to lower barriers to participation and to demonstrate that theatre is not confined to a dedicated hall but can thrive wherever people gather and breathe together. (Source: Institut Valencià de Cultura)