Don Quixote Rides Again

Spanish storyteller Inés Álvarez Villa and flamenco guitarist Danielo Olivera bring Cervantes’ timeless masterpiece back to life in this funny yet poignant storytelling experience directed by Jelena Bašić. Originally commissioned for the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2023, the show has since delighted audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe, Capital Theatres Edinburgh, and WayWord Literary Festival in Aberdeen.

Inés Álvarez Villa’s adaptation reveals a vivid world where humour uncovers human truths. Blending rich oral storytelling with the bright tones of Danielo’s flamenco guitar, this show will transport you to the heart of Spanish culture.

Join us to discover how Cervantes’ timeless masterpiece continues to entertain, enlighten, and inspire. This show asks what it takes to claim your own identity and follow a vision few others can see. It explores the courage to step beyond assigned roles, rise after every fall, and stand up for those whose stories go unheard. Ride with us through the boundless plains of La Mancha, under the ardent sun, in search of ‘aventuras’.

 

Reviews

★★★★★ “Utterly enchanting”, “Funny, spellbinding & poignant.”– The Quinntessential Review

★★★★ “An entertaining and condensed retelling of Cervantes’ masterpiece that packs a punch” – All Edinburgh Theatre

★★★★ “The combination of story and strumming truly did take me there” – The Wee Review


“Enchanting, dreamlike: truly original but traditional storytelling… An exemplary showcase of spoken word” – Corr Blimey