Renowned Ghanaian playwright, Latif Abubakar, has again partnered the Spanish Embassy on the adaptation of a Spanish play, “Life is a dream,” by Pedro Calderon de la Barca.
Last year, the two partnered on the adaptation of Spanish novelist, Miguel Delibes’ “Five Hours with Mario”, which attracted huge local patronage.
“Life is a dream” was birthed in 1635 and performed on almost all stages in Europe, but not in Africa.
Now being adapted to a Ghanaian and Afrocentric stage play, it is expected to make an impact not only in Ghana and Spain, but across the world.
Other partners include Graphic Newsplus, Joy Entertainment Television, M&C Group and Spain Ghana Chamber of Commerce.
Launch
At the launch of the play in Accra yesterday, Mr Abubakar said the play was listed among the top 40 of all time globally by The Independent newspaper, adding that it was an honour to produce the play in the country.
He said the play was focused on morality, honour and vengeance, and centred on conflict between freewill and fate, as well as restoring one’s honour.
The other themes, he said, included dreams versus reality, as well as the conflict between father and son
Mr Abubakar, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Globe Productions, also said that the play explored the deepest mysteries of human experience which taught us that the “world of our senses is a mere shadow, the only reality is to be found in the invisible and eternal”.
It also explores escaping from life’s confusion to awareness of reality and self-knowledge.
The play will be performed at the Accra International Conference Centre on May 27 and 28, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. each day.
“Tickets will be available at Joy FM, Baatsona Total and Airport Shell for GH¢100 before May 19, 2023, and GH¢150 after May 19, 2023.
People can also dial the short code *447*1092# to purchase their tickets,” Mr Abubakar added.
Source: myghanadaily
