María Pagés and El Arbi El Harti reinterpret De Scheherezade through flamenco, twelve scenes that celebrate the power of desire and feminine wisdom.

Choreographer María Pagés, a leading figure in contemporary flamenco, and playwright El Arbi El Harti combine dance and words in twelve scenes inspired by figures such as Medea, Yerma, and Carmen. De Scheherezade offers a poetic and heartfelt waiting between life and death, light and darkness, where love is not consolation but a path. With an ethical and spiritual perspective, the performance celebrates femininity as a creative force committed to human diversity.

Artistic team

Direction: María Pagés and El Arbi El Harti
Choreography, costume design, musical direction: María Pagés
Dramaturgy, text and lyrics: El Arbi El Harti
Musical composition: Rubén Levaniegos, Sergio Menem, David Moñiz, María Pagés
Lighting design: Olga García
Set design: María Pagés and El Arbi El Harti
Costume dyeing and creation: María Calderón and Sandra Calderón

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By the same director

Yo, Carmen (TA16) i Óyeme con los ojos (TA14)

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Side activity

Screening of the documentary “El baile de la alquimista” (The Alchemist’s Dance), about choreographer María Pagés. More information here.

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