Tres Cantos closes its Book Fair with musical theater and environmental activities

The final day of the literary event in the Madrid town combines author presentations, a pollinator route, and the play Dulcinea.

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The Tres Cantos Book Fair concludes on May 10 with a varied program that includes literary presentations, an environmental route, and the theatrical performance of Dulcinea, starring Paloma San Basilio.

The closing of the Tres Cantos Book Fair marks the cultural agenda for Sunday, May 10, in the municipality, offering a combination of literature, theater, and environmental activities aimed at diverse audiences. The day will feature proposals from morning to midday at various points in the city, with books and performing arts as the main themes.
Among the last literary activities, the local writer Blanca Montoya will participate in a round table starting at 12:00 PM, after having been a finalist for the Premio Planeta 2025. Subsequently, at 1:00 PM, the journalist and writer Reyes Monforte will present her novel La mirada del mal, in one of the event's closing acts.
Sunday's program also includes an initiative organized by the Department of Environmental Management. Between 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM, the Pollinator and Butterfly Route will take place in Parque Sur. This activity aims to raise awareness about the importance of pollinating insects in urban environments and their crucial role in the balance of green spaces.
The Tres Cantos Municipal Theater will host the performance of the show Dulcinea, starring the renowned artist Paloma San Basilio. The musical direction and piano accompaniment will be provided by Julio Awad, while the text and direction are by Juan Carlos Rubio. The play offers a reinterpretation of the character of Dulcinea from a personal perspective, merging music and interpretation in a production lasting approximately 85 minutes. Tickets are priced at 20 euros for orchestra seating and 18 euros for amphitheater seating.