The play «La Elvira. Historia de un emigrante» tells the story of an illegal crossing in 1949 from the Jandía Peninsula on Fuerteventura. 106 people set sail from Spain aboard the schooner «Elvira», including murderers, political prisoners, women and children. The story follows a gruelling 36-day voyage and is aimed at an audience with an interest in theatre and historical subjects.
Zálatta Espacio Escénico, San Cristóbal de La Laguna · Get directions
The play is set in 1949 on the Jandía Peninsula on Fuerteventura. There, 106 passengers board the schooner 'Elvira' to leave Spain illegally. Among them are murderers, political prisoners, women and children.
The production explores the crossing undertaken by this very diverse group and recounts a gruelling journey lasting 36 days. At its heart, therefore, is a story of migration characterised by cramped conditions, uncertainty and perseverance.
The play will be performed at the Zálatta Espacio Escénico in Las Mercedes, near La Laguna. Tickets are available via the venue's online booking system.
