PLATERO Hì-Hò
"Platero y yo" is the best known and loved and most translated work by the great Spanish poet Juan Ramòn Jimenés, Nobel Prize winner for literature in 1956. "Platero y yo" is a poignant book full of light and colour which tells the story of the friendship between the poet and his little donkey Platero. In "Platero y yo" the poetic quality of the narrative equals that of the most important pieces by the author. Simple and engaging, this production is aimed at young children whom Juan Ramòn Jimenés himself described as an "Island of grace, freshness and happiness".
"Platero y yo" revisits the fundamental themes of the poet's work and highlights its pictorial and visual features through skilfully interpreted shadow theatre. The tender and careful interplay between the actors conveys the delicate relationship between the poet and his very human donkey. The production is not merely the performance of the story, it is rather the representation of the poetry through images and music: the poetry of Juan Ramòn Jimenés having been defined by many as "beauty without adornment".
By and with : Katarina Janoskova and Paolo Valli Painting by Alessandra Binini Music : Erich Galiani Drawings : Martino Pompili Artistic collaboration : Alessandro Libertini
The production has been created for children of pre-school and primary school age.
Technical requirements: Stage : completely protected and light-proof, minimum dimensions: 7mx6mx3m, black backdrop, 2Kw power supply (16A or 36A CE sockets) Setting up time: 2 hours, Dismantling time: 1 hour