From the 18th of January until the 5th of February you can enjoy, at the Sala Roja in Madrid, the entertaining theatre play ‘Time and the Conways’ (‘El tiempo y los Conways’ in Spanish).

From the hand of Pérez de la Fuente Producciones, this sensational play based on the novel of John Boynton Priestley, published in 1937, arrives at the Teatros del Canal.

The story could fit in the drama genre, but that plot goes a lot further. The historical context of the lives of the characters is the first half of the 20th century. Europe is a swarm of new democracies, social leaders, found thoughts and dreams of freedom. But the arrival of the First World War was to change everything that was established until then. When it seems that the light of hope is shining in the horizon, the Second World War takes it away with its dark halo. Fear, misery and misfortune invade the hearts of the Europeans again, who see how their hopes of prosperity are once again broken. The characters show us the story of a wealthy family from outside of London, the Conways. We can see the reactions and the feelings of the ten characters for two nights only. The nights in which they knew of the beginning of both wars. A dramatic plot which was completely revolutionary for the time in which J.B. Priestley wrote the story, but also for more contemporary times.

The adaptation of the work was possible thanks to the excellent work of Luis Alberto de Cuenca and Alícia Mariño. The director of the play, as well as the scenographer, is Juan Carlos Pérez de la Fuente.

The chosen stage for this play is no other than the Sala Roja de los Teatros del Canal. Located right in the centre of Madrid, on Cea Bermúdez 1, it can be easily accessed by public transport. The capacity of the theatre is of 863 seats set out the ‘Italian way’, to increase the visibility of the spectators. The name comes from the decoration and the lining of the armchairs (Roja is red in Spanish). At the highest point of the room, a large and innovative LED lamp is able to change the appearance of the room thanks to its spectacular colour changes.

The prices for the best-placed general seats for ‘Time and the Conways’ are of 25€, while in the amphitheatre they cost 18€. Wednesdays is ‘Spectator Day’ and the prices reduce themselves to 7€. If you buy the tickets in advance you get a 15% reduction. Using the Carnet Joven or the OAP Card you will have a 25% discount. The tickets can be bought at http://www.teatroscanal.com/1000351000201/tiempo-conway__1.html

Visiting the city of Madrid in January always has a special charm. Nobody should be surprised if one day we wake up to find that the parks and the trees are all covered in snow.

Fernando Paterna

Travelling to Madrid in January is a unique experience. The Paseo del Retiro, the Prado Museum, the Plaza Mayor or the Palacio Real are excellent places that must be visited during the stay in the Spanish capital. Renting apartments in Madrid is the most comfortable and practical way to spend a few days visiting the city. For money and comfort reasons, don’t hesitate to rent an apartment, you’ll come out better for it.

Translated by: aleixgwilliam
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