"Fiesta De Los Muertos" is a unique music-theatre-storytelling production by the Modern Troubadours, inspired by the Mexican festivity "Dia de los Muertos" (Day of the Dead), and explores the meaning and intricacies of life and death in different cultures, through folktales from around the world.
The performance takes you on a mythical journey, discovering the ancient Aztec traditions and their Queen of the underworld, meeting two old men who argue about who is right, a Russian soldier who tries to outsmart Death, a beautiful woman whose extreme jealousy drives her to madness, and a young girl whose dream helps her surpass her sorrow.
The performance takes you on a mythical journey, discovering the ancient Aztec traditions and their Queen of the underworld, meeting two old men who argue about who is right, a Russian soldier who tries to outsmart Death, a beautiful woman whose extreme jealousy drives her to madness, and a young girl whose dream helps her surpass her sorrow.
This production was premiered in the Netherlands at the Korzo Theatre Den Haag on 8th November 2014.
It was then performed at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2015, where it received 4-stars reviews from Broadway Baby, Mumble Theatre and Scotsgay. It also had an appearance on the "Oliver Suddon" radio show and STV (Scottish TV).
Click on the following links for the reviews:
Broadway Baby // Mumble Theatre // Scotsgay
In 2016, the company worked on a brand new edition of the show, which was premiered on the 5th November at the Korzo Theater in The Hague. In this edition, the Modern Troubadours magically dive into the mysterious world of the Aztecs, their ancient traditions and legends, their many gods and their unique belief of life and death.
Watch the trailer and other videos below:
It was then performed at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2015, where it received 4-stars reviews from Broadway Baby, Mumble Theatre and Scotsgay. It also had an appearance on the "Oliver Suddon" radio show and STV (Scottish TV).
Click on the following links for the reviews:
Broadway Baby // Mumble Theatre // Scotsgay
In 2016, the company worked on a brand new edition of the show, which was premiered on the 5th November at the Korzo Theater in The Hague. In this edition, the Modern Troubadours magically dive into the mysterious world of the Aztecs, their ancient traditions and legends, their many gods and their unique belief of life and death.
Watch the trailer and other videos below:
About the Dia de los Muertos
The Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is an important celebration in Mexico, which takes place every year on the 1st to 2nd November. It is a time of celebration, where friends and family gather to honour those who have passed. It is a positive affirmation of the cycle of life and death, where people can reconnect with the spirits of their loved ones.
Traditionally, families build private altars called “ofrendas”, honouring the deceased using sugar skulls, Mexican marigold flowers (called “cempasúchil”), and the favourite foods and beverages of the departed. Candles are lit in order to help the spirits find their way in the dark. The friends and families then gather and celebrate at home and at the cemeteries, and share stories about the deceased.
The origins of this Mexican holiday have been traced back to indigenous observances dating back hundreds of years, and to an Aztec festival dedicated to the goddess “Mictecacihuatl”, the Queen of Mictlan, the underworld.
Traditionally, families build private altars called “ofrendas”, honouring the deceased using sugar skulls, Mexican marigold flowers (called “cempasúchil”), and the favourite foods and beverages of the departed. Candles are lit in order to help the spirits find their way in the dark. The friends and families then gather and celebrate at home and at the cemeteries, and share stories about the deceased.
The origins of this Mexican holiday have been traced back to indigenous observances dating back hundreds of years, and to an Aztec festival dedicated to the goddess “Mictecacihuatl”, the Queen of Mictlan, the underworld.