On 16th April 2026 the International DoSEL Showcase started in Valletta, Malta! It will take place untill 22nd April and will host four international performances, text readings, discussions, research presentations and a workshop.
Drama of Smaller European Languages (DoSEL) is a cooperation project that contributes to safeguarding cultural and linguistic diversity in the European cultural space, specifically in the drama and theatre sector, by improving the conditions for transnational creation, translation, and performance of European drama written in smaller European languages.
Talking about Catalan theatre means talking, above all, about theatre that is produced in Barcelona, which is one of the two theatrical poles in Spain, along with Madrid. Catalan is currently spoken by about 10 million people, spread between Catalonia, the Valencian Community, the Balearic Islands, Andorra and other small territories in the south of France and the island of Sicily.
To give some context to the reality of Basque theatre, and more specifically theatre in Euskera, the Basque language, it is first necessary to understand the complex political and administrative reality determining the situation of Basque speakers.
The second DoSEL International Showcase will take place in Valletta, hosted by the National Agency for the Performing Arts Malta and Teatru Malta. The showcase emphasizes translation as a living artistic practice, fostering encounters between playwrights, translators, dramaturgs, performers, researchers, and audiences. The programme will host four performances from Malta, Slovenia, Croatia and Estonia, as well as discussions, exchange, workshops and a research presentation.
The Maltese drama scene is energetic, diverse, and expanding. A youth finding his ground. It is anchored in local language and stories, enriched by international influences, and supported by a mix of professional institutions and grassroots creativity.
„The language of Europe is translation.“ Umberto Eco
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