Gegant
Josep Maria Mestres revisits Roald Dahl's controversy about Israel in a piece that confronts ideas and consciences
Josep Maria Mestres revisits Roald Dahl's controversy about Israel in a piece that confronts ideas and consciences
In 1983, Roald Dahl (Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) published an article questioning the legitimacy of the State of Israel. His words sparked intense controversy and placed Dahl at the heart of a heated public debate.
Josep Maria Pou returns to the stage to portray the celebrated writer in a play by Mark Rosenblatt, which has received unanimous acclaim from critics and audiences in the West End. Gegant revisits this controversy and thrusts its performers into a thought-provoking dialectical battle with striking contemporary relevance.
Artistic team
Author: Mark Rosenblatt
Translation: Joan Sellent
Director: Josep Maria Mestres
Cast: Josep Maria Pou, Victòria Pagès, Xavier Ricart, Clàudia Benito, Enric Arquimbau and Aïda Llop
Set Design: Sebastià Brosa
Costume Design: Nidia Tusal
Lighting: Ignasi Camprodon
Sound Space: Jordi Bonet
Character Design: Toni Santos
Production Direction: Maite Pijuan
Executive Production: Àlvar Rovira
With the support of the Generalitat de Catalunya – ICEC Catalan Institute for Cultural Enterprises and European Union (Next Generation European Fund; Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan), Next Generation Catalunya
