I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the organizers of the Festival of Spanish Theatre in London, FesTeLõn, and especially to its director, Mariví Rodríguez-Quiñones. The team is not only highly competent and reliable but also wonderfully charming. We have felt genuinely supported and expertly guided every step of the way.
We sincerely hope that the festival’s remarkable legacy will continue to enrich London’s vibrant and diverse cultural landscape for many years to come.
Quiero expresar nuestro agradecimiento a todos los organizadores del Festival de Teatro Español de Londres FESTELON y en especial a su directora Mariví Rodríguez- Quiñones. Un equipo competente, sólido y encantador. Nos hemos sentido maravillosamente atendidos y asesorados en todo momento. Nos gustaría pensar que la larga trayectoria del festival continuara enriqueciendo la vida cultural de Londres, tan llena de diversidad.
Few initiatives possess the unique spirit of FesTeLõn: a project that promotes Spanish theatre and dramaturgy in the heart of the United Kingdom with excellence, rigor, and passion. Undoubtedly, this endeavor pulses with the vision and dedication of its Artistic Director, Mariví Rodríguez, who has created an invaluable bridge for the exchange of experiences, knowledge, and wisdom in the heart of London.
This festival is the result of the tireless efforts of its director and an outstanding team of professionals who have developed a vital project for Spanish culture. We hope more institutions will soon join in supporting this platform, which has proven essential for sharing our cultural heritage and is already emerging as a key international event for Spanish theatre.
Long live FesTeLõn!
He conocido muy pocas iniciativas que tengan el espíritu de FESTELÓN; un proyecto que divulga con excelencia, rigor y pasión, el teatro y la dramaturgia española en la capital del Reino Unido. Sin duda, este proyecto late desde el corazón de su directora artística, Mariví Rodríguez, quien ha creado este inestimable puente de intercambio de experiencias, conocimiento y sabiduría en el corazón de Londres.Este festival es fruto del ímprobo trabajo de su directora y de un equipo magnífico de profesionales que han desarrollado un proyecto vital para la cultura española. Ojalá más instituciones se sumen pronto a colaborar con un espacio que ha demostrado ser necesario para la difusión de nuestra cultura y que se perfila ya como una de las citas internacionales clave de nuestro teatro.
Larga vida a FesTeLon.
On behalf of the Que Sera Sera team and Alumbra Lumbre de Alumbre, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to FesTeLõn for making our performance a truly magical experience. The event was smooth, well-organized, and filled with warmth, all thanks to the incredible dedication, kindness, and flexibility of the entire team that makes FesTeLõn possible. The premiere of Alumbra, Lumbre de Alumbre on November 9th was a success, and much of it is due to the trust, encouragement, and support we received from FesTeLõn.
Personally, as Rebeca Sierra, I will always cherish the generosity, faith, and support shown by FesTeLõn and Mariví. Thank you for believing in me and in this project.
De parte del equipo de Que Sera Sera y de Alumbra Lumbre de Alumbre, estamos muy agradecidos por como FesTeLõn ha hecho posible que la función fuera un evento mágico, posible, fácil, organizado y cálido gracias a la organización, disponibilidad, amabilidad y flexibilidad de todo el conjunto que hace posible FesTeLõn. Alumbra, lumbre de alumbre dio a luz el 9 de noviembre, y gran parte de su estreno se debe a la confianza, apoyo y cariño de FesTeLõn.
Desde mi parte, Rebeca Sierra, estaré siempre agradecida a FesTeLõn, aquellos que me seleccionaron y a Mariví por su confianza, apoyo y generosidad.
This October, we were privileged to put on our show abroad and we were delighted to be able to present Man and Canvas in the undisputed Capital of Theatre – London. Our play appeared thanks to Mariví and her dedicated and resilient theatre Festival, FESTELÓN.
Invited companies-speakers– As in every single year since it began, Mariví and her FesTeLõn team have fought to put on a festival that’s unique in London and to present an energetic, original programme full of professionals who are passionate about the theatre. Everyone who has participated in this edition of the festival has given us a lesson of how to do something well. Without that dedication, this very special festival would simply not happen.
I would say that FesTeLõn is a work of love. But it’s actually something much more. One person’s dream and enthusiasm brought it into the world and it became an open and innovative theatrical platform in which young performers and writers share a programme with expert and well-known professionals. It’s the event we all impatiently look forward to every year so that we can enjoy plays and performances in London that connect us to writers of Spanish literature. This is really important for those of us who don’t live in Spain. What’s more, we look forward to FesTeLõn every year so that we can meet up with friends and give them a hug and a kiss at a festival that brings us together and strengthens our identity.
Thank you, FesTeLõn! Thank you Mariví! Let’s hope you get the support you need so that FesTeLõn can carry on.
The public1) I would like to thank Mariví and the entire FesTeLõn team for their work, passion, enthusiasm and support for Spanish theatre in the UK. They have created a space in which we can connect, grow and learn. Thanks to the team and the tutors who selected my idea so that I can continue developing it. Thanks for your support, generosity, enthusiasm and work. Supporting FesTeLõn allows them to continue showcasing Spanish theatre outside of Spanish speaking countries. FesTeLõn allows the spirit of creators who live outside their home countries to flourish and it allows them to not only get exposed to new regions, but also to grow in a “multidiverse” environment.
Quisiera felicitar a Marivi y a todo el equipo de Festelon, por su trabajo, pasión, entusiasmo en apoyar la escena española en Inglaterra, apoyar a creadores españoles en Inglaterra. En facilitar un espacio donde generar conexiones para poder crecer, aprender y conectar. Gracias al equipo y a los tutores que han escogido mi idea para poder seguir desarrollándola. Gracias por vuestro apoyo, confianza, generosidad, curiosidad y trabajo. Apoyar a Festelon es importante para seguir exponiendo el teatro español fuera de sus fronteras nativas. Festelon permite mantener el espíritu de aquellos creadores que no viven en su tierra natal y ayuda a que no solo se expandan en otros territorios, sino que crezcan en un panorama multidiverso
Rebeca Sierra González – Che serasera – (Winner 11th edition FesTeLõn’s fringe 2023)
FesTeLOff (FesTeLõn´s Fringe)