Lluís Homar, director of the Compañía Nacional de Teatro Clásico, reviews his professional career and creative method in this talk. The session focuses on the intersection between theatre craft and spirituality, drawing from his stage experience in plays such as El príncipe constante. An opportunity to hear the Barcelona-born actor and director reflect on the nature of the stage from the Parròquia de Santa Madrona in Poble-sec.
The Planns tip
The talk addresses the relationship between theatre and spirituality, a perspective rarely explored in Homar's usual reflections.
The venue
Parròquia de Santa Madrona
Poble-sec: Neo-Gothic echoes of urban resilience.
The Parish Church of Santa Madrona stands in Poble-sec as an architectural testament to Neo-Gothic historicism in Barcelona. Opened in 1888 by Regent María Cristina, its stone ashlar façade and Latin cross plan, featuring three naves and a dome over the transept, earned it the moniker "Poble-sec's cathedral". The temple has withstood the city's upheavals, suffering significant damage during the Tragic Week of 1909 and seeing its bell tower's tip amputated in 1937 to avoid serving as a bombing landmark. Beyond its structure, the parish is a bastion of devotion to Santa Madrona, Barcelona's historical co-patron saint, and a pivotal element in the neighborhood's identity.
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