The Valls City Council, through its Department of Culture, Education, and Linguistic Policies, is supporting the second edition of the 'Capbussa't' project in Valls, Alt Camp. This educational and cultural initiative, coordinated by Imaginautes Serveis Culturals, aims to ensure equal access for children and young people to quality theatrical and performing arts programming.
Following a successful first edition, the project has doubled its student numbers and increased the number of participating schools and institutes. This year, 2,484 students from 13 schools and institutes are involved. The programme includes 10 sessions and four different format shows, taking place on 3, 4, and 5 March, and 14 April, at the Cultural Centre and the Principal Theatre.
All schools in Valls are taking part, alongside Institut Narcís Oller and Serra de Miramar, Rocabruna School in Picamoixons, Zer Atzavara in Nulles, and Mare de Déu del Roser School in Vallmoll.
Diverse Programme for All Ages
The 'Capbussa't' programme is full and designed for all educational stages, from early years to secondary school. Younger children will see 'Maure el dinosaure' (Maure the Dinosaur) by Cia. Teatre Nu, a puppet show telling a simple, emotional, clear, and poetic story about a girl and her inseparable dinosaur.
For primary school years one to three, the show is 'Safari' by Cia. De Comediants La Baldufa, another puppet show that addresses the serious topic of bullying in a fun and accessible way. Years four, five, six, and the first two years of ESO will experience 'Hotel Bucarest' by Total Circ, a show set in a hotel that follows the adventures of three bellboys and several guests, each with their own stories.
Finally, for years three and four of ESO and post-compulsory education, '4 Gats' (4 Cats) by Cia. Mea Culpa will be performed. This theatrical podcast combines humour, emotion, and irreverence to discuss Catalan literature.
Fostering a Love for Theatre
The organisers carefully selected these shows. Their goal is not to lecture or teach, but for children to enjoy the experience of going to the theatre without prejudice, to have a good time, and to develop a habit and liking for it. The project also encourages schools to promote the dissemination, practice, and knowledge of performing arts among students.
Participating companies, in collaboration with Imaginautes, have prepared an educational dossier for each show. This allows teachers to work on the play in the classroom both before and after the performance.
