The Art of Revelry and Street Theatre, Barcelona 1926–1948

Barcelona, late 19th century. Hear about the historical and social events the city lives seen from the back room of El Ingenio, an establishment specialised in party favours, street theatre and curious miscellanea. The story of the shop/workshop we will hear will focus on the years around the Second Spanish Republic, when most of the objects that will be presented in Dublin were made. 

For a more engaging and sensory experience, the talk given by Xavier Palet Sabater will include the showing of objects and costumes from the old workshop.

Xavier Palet Sabater was born in L’Empordà, Catalonia. In 2000 he embarked on an artistic career restoring antique furniture and artwork while managing his workshop and the Kamerino shop in Calonge. Since 2007 he has also worked in the field of performance art and theatre, designing, directing and performing his own work at a number of festivals. In 2016 he launched El Kamerino de l’Enginy project in Barcelona, which opens the doors of the old workshop and warehouse at the Mannequins and Party Favours Factory.

Tim James Morris will provide consecutive interpreting during the talk.

Free admission. In Spanish with consecutive interpreting.