Santiago, January 3, 2026 – A powerful exploration of fate and femininity is captivating audiences at the Teatro a Mil festival, as Chilean dancer and choreographer Florencia Oz brings her flamenco piece, Las Parcas, to her homeland for the first time. The performance, which delves into the myth of the three goddesses of destiny, is already generating buzz for its poignant resonance with Chilean audiences.
- Las parcas,co-directed by Florencia Oz and Carmen Angulo,is being performed at the Teatro Oriente in Providencia today and tomorrow.
- The production marks the first international showing of the piece since its premiere.
- This year’s festival also honors Chilean playwright Marco Antonio de la Parra.
- Performances are also scheduled in several other Chilean cities, extending the festival’s reach.
Oz, who has lived in Spain for two decades, expressed her “enormous joy” at performing in Chile with this deeply personal work. She collaborates with Carmen Angulo as co-director,alongside dancer Paula Comitre and singer Rocío luna,creating a synergy of talent that brings the ancient myth to life.
For Luna, the prospect to perform outside of Spain is a long-held aspiration. “It is one of my dreams to be able to sing outside of Spain and take flamenco as far as possible,” she shared at a press conference.
Carmen Romero, director of the Teatro a mil foundation, announced that Las Parcas will be presented at the Teatro Oriente in the Providencia commune today and tomorrow. following this, the Franco-portuguese piece La Distance, by Tiago Rodríguez, will take the stage.
What makes Teatro a Mil stand out from other performing arts festivals? The event is designed to be more than just a series of shows; its a vibrant hub where artists, audiences, and local communities connect and collaborate.
This year’s festival also includes a special tribute to Chilean playwright and writer Marco Antonio de la Parra, whose prolific career spans over 100 premiered works. the festival, which runs until January 25, promises a diverse program encompassing theater, parades, circus performances, dance, music, opera, and puppetry.
Beyond Santiago, performances are scheduled in Antofagasta, Tarapacá, Valparaíso, Concepción, Frutillar, and Valdivia, broadening the festival’s cultural impact across Chile. Organizers emphasize that Teatro a Mil is a dynamic meeting point, fostering connections between artists and the communities they serve.
