The group Bergara Antzerki Musikala and the Bergara Music School will present this Sunday at the Seminarixo the musical adaptation of the tale The Selfish Giant by author Oscar Wilde. Two performances will be held in the afternoon: one at 5:00 PM and another at 6:30 PM. Admission will be free.
The production, directed by Marije Ugalde (Bergara, 1965), involves over 50 students who have approached the project with great enthusiasm. Ugalde highlighted the significant effort invested in rehearsals, managing the coordination of three choirs and integrating theatre, dance, and music. The challenge lay in harmonizing the voices of the younger students (single voice) and the older ones (two voices), alongside the staging.
“"There will always be a point of tension, but we are very happy with all the work done"
Ugalde emphasized how the participating students have grasped the importance of collaboration, fostering friendship and solidarity across different age groups. The musical centers on the theme of bullying, reflecting both societal development regarding this issue and the children's experiences.
This marks the first time the work is performed in Basque. The musical score by Iñigo Casali has been translated by Valen Moñux, while the song games have been incorporated in collaboration with Rosa and Blanka Narbaiza, reviving traditional Basque children's songs. The director underscored the enthusiasm and the beauty of the story, as well as the students' dedication, despite the demanding nature of the project.
Following the performances in Bergara, there is potential to stage the production in other theatres, although the large number of participants will likely limit the number of shows.
