Celestina, interpreted by Ricardo Iniesta and TNT Atalaya (Madrid, Teatro Pavón, 17th May 2015)

The last time I saw Celestina on stage, in the 2012 adaptation by Eduardo Galán, I had the impression the director had been deeply impressed by Martín de Riquer's article on the opening scene taking place in a church1. This time I feel it has been Alan Deyermond's "Hilado Cordón Cadena" which has greatly influenced Ricardo Iniesta's adaptation2, as I think can be clearly seen in the staging of his version of Celestina. The blood-red skein becomes central during Celestina's spell, who tangle..