November 30 Celestina, a clown-performed classical tragedy in Jumilla

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A modern adaptation of one of the great works of Spanish literature at the Teatro Vico in Jumilla

November 30 Celestina, a clown-performed classical tragedy in Jumilla La Celestina is one of the great classics of Spanish literature, generally attributed to Fernando de Rojas and first published in 1499. It tells the story of the lovers Calisto and Melibea and achieved both fame and notoriety due to the carnal nature of the tale, although the language used is that of courtly love.

This, though, is a rather different adaptation of the work widely held to have marked the beginning of Renaissance literature in Spain, as the three main protagonists adopt the style normally associated with clowns. As well as adding a touch of humour, this technique makes the work easy to associate with and entertaining for all members of the public.

The performance at the Teatro Vico in Jumilla on Sunday 30th November begins at 19.00 with tickets priced at 4, 6 and 8 euros and available online here.

For more local news, events and visiting information please contact the tourist office (telephone 968 780237, email oficinaturismo@jumilla.org) or go to the home page of Jumilla Today.

Address

Plaza del Rollo, 1 30520 JUMILLA

Tel: 968 780237 / 663 300779

Oficina de Turismo Jumilla

The tourist office in the centre of Jumilla is easily found by driving straight into the centre of the town along the Avenida de Murcia and following the signposts. The tourist office is alongside the Parque de Don Albano Martínez Molina, where there are a number of parking spaces.

Jumilla, in the north of the Region of Murcia, has become internationally famous over recent decades due to the quality of the wines produced in the municipality, and wine tourism has begun to attract visitors from other parts of Spain and the rest of Europe.

The tourist office is happy to provide a range of maps and leaflets showing the different bodegas which can be visited within the municipality. Some of these form part of the Rutas del Vino de Jumilla, the Jumilla wine route, and can either be visited as a guided tour or sell their produce directly to the public.(see feed below for more details)

However, the town and the surrounding countryside have plenty of other attractions for visitors, and the popularity of Jumilla wines is leading more and more people to discover other facets of the tenth largest municipality in Spain.

Jumilla Tourist Office

These include the spectacular countryside and birdlife in the Sierra del Carche, the historic remains which range from cave paintings and a Roman mausoleum to the castle, the Iglesia de Santiago, the Town Hall and the Teatro Vico, and the gastronomy: rich stews are accompanied not only by the wines of the area but also by Jumilla pears, which also enjoy Denomination of Origin status.

Tourism in Jumilla is not as seasonal as it is in the coastal areas of the Region of Murcia, but the town is at its liveliest during the fiestas in Holy Week and the August Fair, which incorporates the grape harvest celebrations and the Moors and Christians parades.

The Altiplano of the Region of Murcia, which consists of the municipalities of Jumilla and Yecla, is only just over an hour by car from the Mar Menor, Cartagena, Mazarrón, Torrevieja and Alicante, and anyone wishing to visit real inland Spain and world-class wineries is advised to include Jumilla in their schedule.

Opening hours

Summer

Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 2pm

Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm

Monday closed

Winter

Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 2pm and 5pm to 7pm

Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm

Monday closed

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