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.
Read about how Maltese theatre system functions, how many people are visiting cultural events in Malta and Goyo and what themes contemporary Maltese playwrights are tackling.
Piret Jaaks' play Can Animals Count?, a dystopian text set in the near future, is just being translated as part of the DoSEL project.
How is the Estonian theatre system made up, how many Estonians go to theatre and how many theatre plays are written each year?
Centered around the plays “Free Fall” by Ekaterina Georgieva and “Pičman” by Dora Šustić, the workshop aims to provide space for open discussions on the challenges and delights in translating…
The Translation Workshop will focus on the translation and adaptation of plays through an exchange between Estonian, Slovenian and British writers and translators. The Workshop is hosted by Prešeren Theatre…
The Translation Workshop will focus on the translation and adaptation of plays between Catalan and Maltese, using English as a lingua franca, fostering cross-linguistic and cultural exchange. The translation workshop is hosted by Sala Beckett in Barcelona from 13th to 16th October 2025.