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Catalan Theatre Pioneer Glòria Rognoni Dies at 81

Her pioneering work spanned from founding Els Joglars to reshaping disability-inclusive social theatre.

Overview

  • Close sources confirmed on August 1 that Rognoni died at 81 in Sant Cugat del Vallès.
  • She began her career in 1963 under Francoist Spain’s censorship, helping establish Els Joglars as a leading independent theatre troupe.
  • While rehearsing 'Àlias Serrallonga' in 1974 she suffered a fall that left her paraplegic, and she returned in 1978 to direct the acclaimed adaptation 'Mori el Merma'.
  • From 1997 onward she led Femarec’s social theatre troupe and directed Murmuris productions like 'L'atzar' to break disability stigmas on stage.
  • Colleagues including actor Manel Barceló have paid tribute to her resilience and lasting impact on Catalan culture.