- Kathleen Bendelack writes, directs and performs in a theatre play for the whole family
- It is open to English speakers and residents with a basic knowledge of English
On 21st June at 7 p.m., the Sala Palmanova in Calvià will host a performance of Playing Dickens, a theatre play in English aimed at all audiences. This is a major cultural event that marks the return of English-language theatre to the municipality, with an offer accessible to both English speakers and residents with a basic knowledge of English.
Authoress and actress Kathleen Bendelack has pointed out that "we speak a very clear and slow-paced English, there are actors who are also from here, local, Mallorcan, speaking English, and that's very good because each one has their own accent, which is wonderful. The level of English is user, which would be like a B1."
For his part, Manuel Mas, deputy mayor responsible for Culture, points out that this is the start of a new line of proposals in the municipality: "it should be recalled that we have 53.000 residents, a multicultural municipality with a large number of British and English-speaking population. This theatre play is also interesting for the Mallorcan residents themselves.
The theatre play, a dreamlike and family reinterpretation of the classic Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, is produced by the Petite Production Company (PPC), and combines stage talent with live music to offer an immersive and close experience.
With this initiative, Calvià Town Hall reinforces its commitment to performing arts culture as a tool for inclusion and diversity, bringing quality shows to the public and promoting cultural exchange in a multilingual environment such as the municipality.
A theatre play for all audiences
Playing Dickens is a theatre play designed to be enjoyed with the family, both for English speakers and for those with an elementary understanding of English. Its visual narrative structure, its playful tone and its careful staging allow the audience to follow the story and connect with the most iconic characters of the Dickensian universe, in a dynamic and fun format suitable for all ages.
Cast and direction
The theatre play is written and directed by Kathleen Bendelack, who also plays Charles Dickens and the young Pip. She is joined on stage by:
Catherine Ross as Miss Simpleton, Paul Cemmick in the roles of Magwitch and Mr. Pumblechock, Maykayla Cummine as Miss Havisham and Gia Xandru as Betsy and Estella. The theatre play also features live music by violinist Yulia Violinist, who adds an emotional and atmospheric component to the performance.
The Town Hall invites residents and visitors to enjoy this event, which consolidates the Sala Palmanova as a benchmark performing arts space in the municipality, open to innovative and accessible proposals, at popular prices of just 8 euros. Advance tickets can be purchased at notikumi.com.
