“-Because there was no doubt about her sex, although the fashion of the time did something to hide it-” The English society of the 20th century, full of taboos regarding sexuality in general and homosexuality in particular, imposed limitations on who did not meet the standards of the time.
Virginia Woolf uses the biographical genre to give her point of view, which was transgressive at the time, being an example of English literary modernism from the beginning of the century. “Orlando”, a groundbreaking satire, published in 1928, is about a young aristocrat who becomes a woman and overcomes the barriers of both sexes.
Almost a century later, the playwright Carlos Díaz, will once again take on the challenge of incorporating a classic of universal literature to the Cuban stage. On the Facebook page of the company “Teatro El Público”, they reveal without details his work in a singular version of this famous novel; “Soon there will be princesses skating at the Trianon”, they announced on said social network prior to its premiere, which the public already has the possibility of tasting in the traditional theater of the capital.
Meanwhile, the company’s followers can enjoy a contemporary reading of Shakespeare’s play “As You Like It”, on the Trianon stage, presenting its second season. The fun staging recreates one of the most mature and well-crafted comedies by the English playwright, according to critics.
