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Stephanie in the land of Oz - Children’s Theater

Villain Robbie Rotters is up to his schemes once more. This time as he tries to rid himself of Stephanie and her friend Sportacus, he accidentally sends them to the magical land of Oz. There, they will find the Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion who will help them find their way back to Lazy Town.

Where: Teatro Mocha Graña - Av. Saenz Peña 107, Barranco
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 3 pm, November 3 to December 16
For more information, click here.

Angelitos – Theater for Children

Angelitos is a beautiful story full of love and energy directed by Ana Maria Jordan. Children will enjoy the colored lights, costumes, wonderful choreographies and music, and will learn from the message the story sends.

When: 3:30 pm
Where: Teatro Montecarlo – Elías Aguirre 479, Miraflores
For more information: 445-5037

Faces of Ethiopia - Photo Exhibition

As part of the MIRAFOTO festival, photographer Dimitri Wentner presents a collection of his photographs taken in Ethiopia in 2004 and 2005. In his work, we can the multicultural wealth of this country, one of the poorest in the world. He shows us the "primitive" tribes in the south, the muslim community in the east and the orthodox in the north. Wentner invites us to ask "What do these communities and tribes have in common?" and also, "What do they have in common with me?"

When: Until December 15th
Where: Sala de exposiciones - LarcoMar

National Ballet

The National Ballet presents new choreographies by North American artist Mark Foehringer. They will present “Peter and the Wolf” as well as “The Four Seasons”.

When: 6 pm (Until December 15)
Where: Museo de la Nación - Av. Javier Prado Este 2465, San Borja (intersection of Javier Prado and Aviacion)
Tickets for sale at Teleticket.

Rosita, la niña de las flores – Theater for children

As part of World Aids Day, the association VIHDARTE present a puppet show about Rosita, a sweet, kind girl living with HIV. Mauro is her neighbor, who does not allow Rosita to go to school for fear that it will spread to the other children. Rosita and her friends come together to educate their community, helping them to reflect and teaching them values such as respect, self-esteem and solidarity towards children affected by this virus.

When: December 1st and 2nd, 3 pm
Where: Centro Cultural de España - Natalio Sánchez 181, Santa Beatriz
Free admission.

National Symphony Orchestra - Concert

This Sunday’s National Symphony Orchestra concert will be split in two parts: "Rosamunda" by Franz Schubert; "Ballet – Suite Nº1", by Christoph Williabald Gluck; and the second part will feature "Ricercare Nº 1 Op. 51, para orquesta de cuerdas" (debut) and; "Concierto para piano y orquesta Nº 5" (debut), by Heitor Villa-Lobos. The concert will feature pianist Liliana Cino and will be under the direction of Luis Antonio Meza.

When: Sunday, December 2 at 11:30 am
Where: Auditorio Los Incas of the Museo de la Nación - Av. Javier Prado Este 2465, San Borja
Tickets available at Teleticket.

28th Ricardo Palma Book Fair

The book is considered to be the most essential cultural object. It is a source of knowledge, experiences and recreation. Book fairs aid in the necessary diffusion of these objects. From November 30th until December 12th, book stores from all over will use Parque Kennedy as a way spread this message.

When: November 30 to December 12, Monday to Thursday: 1 pm - 10 pm, Friday to Sunday: 11 am - 11 pm
Where: Parque Kennedy - Miraflores
For more information visit: cpl.org.pe

Maurice Mathey – Photo Exhibition

Maurice Mathey presents a collection of photographs he has taken during his various trips all over the world. They show the culture, people and customs of countries such as Tibet, India, and Cambodia, amongst others.

When: Until December 19th
Where: La Noche, 2nd floor - Bolognesi 307, Barranco

Alianza Francesa Christmas Bazaar

The Alianza Francesa offers a wide range of products on sale at its Christmas Bazaar starting November 28th. Craftsmen from around the country will sell their carefully elaborated products as a wonderful alternative for Christmas gifts, including Cuzco and Ayacucho textiles, jewelry, ceramics, paintings, leather accessories, chocolates and French Christmas sweets.

When: November 28th – December 16th, 10 am - 9 pm
Where: Alianza Francesa - Av. Arequipa 4595, Miraflores
Free admission.

VIH-VIDA - Exhibition

Journalist Jaime Rázuri spent 13 years of his life with people who live with and are discriminated against because they suffer from the retrovirus HIV. With "VIH-VIDA" Rázuri, who works for France Press, tries to establish the notion that its just as important to inform and educate the public about HIV, as it is to show them the world of those who live with it every day.

When: November 20 to December 9, Monday and Tuesday 10 am - 1 pm, 2 pm - 6 pm; Wednesday to Sunday 10 am - 1 pm, 2 pm to 8 pm
Where: Galería Municipal de Arte “Pancho Fierro” - Santa Rosa 114, Lima
Free Admission

El Viaje - Exhibition

"El Viaje" is Marcelo Wong's first individual exhibition. The sculptor, who studied at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, presents his plastic figurines alongside two other mediums--the presentation of the children's tale "The Painted Faces" by Alberto Thieroldt and a stop-animation piece by Gustavo Vargas. Wong's sculptures will serve as the "narrator" for Thieroldt's story.


When: November 22 to December 15, Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm
Where: ARTCO, galeria de arte - Roaud y Paz Soldán 325, San Isidro
For more information: visit artcogaleria.com or call 221-3579

Piazza and Stoll – Photography Exhibition

As part of the MIRAFOTO Festival, María Cecilia Piazza and Hans Stoll present their exhibitions “Historias Íntimas” and “Carretera al Sur”. The people that appear in Piazza’s work, as described by writer Alonso Cueto, are “Lonely but not isolated, dark but not blurry, melancholy but not desolate.” Stoll’s series, on the other hand, is defined by Laura Benetti as “a dialogue that initiates the silent future between the observer and the traveler”.

When: 10 am – 7:30 pm on Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm on Sundays, until January 20th.
Where: Main Gallery of the Centro Cultural de la Cancillería - Jr. Ucayali 391, Lima)
Free admission.

Peter Pan – Theater for Children

James Barrie’s famous story, Peter Pan, comes to Lima as a musical. The show is full of special effects, beautiful sets, great musical numbers and over 20 artists on stage who will take you on a wonderful journey to Neverland.

When: 5:45 pm, Saturdays and Sundays until December 16th
Where: Teatro de la Biblioteca Nacional - Av. de la Poesía 160, San Borja
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Blanca Nieves y los Backyardigans - Theater for Children

The Backyardigans decide to play Snow White: Yunicua is the beautiful snow White, Austin in the handsome prince, Tyron the mirror and Tasha the evil stepmother. Pablo will help Snow White escape from the palace and find her new friends, the seven dwarfs!

When: 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays until December 23rd.
Where: Teatro Auditorio Miraflores. Av. Larco 1150 (basement), Miraflores

Mezcla - Dance

The production company “Raquel en Llamas” and Vania Masías, director of D1 Dance and the Ballet Municipal’s principal dancer, present Mezcla, a dance show that mixes theater, live music and multimedia. Choreographers participating in the production will include Luis Salgado, recognized dancer and Broadway choreographer who has worked with artists such as Thalia and Olga Tañon. A select group of Peruvian musicians and singers will be in charge of the composition, adaptation and musical arrangements, with over 50 young Peruvian artists. The show will fuse national and international rhythms, such as jazz, ballet, flamenco and Peruvian zapateo, with contemporary sounds, including hip hop and break dance.

When: 8 pm
Where: Teatro Peruano Japones - Av. Gregorio Escobedo 803, Jesús María
Cost: From S/.30 to S/.70
Tickets on sale at Teleticket.

El lucero de Belén - Children's Theater

Juan Rivera Saavedra's play "El lucero de Belén", under the direction of Mary Oscátegui, is the story of donkey accompanying Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus during their escape to Egypt. He is a special donkey who talks to his owners, but not to others.

When: November 3 to December 16, Saturdays and Sundays (except December 8th) at 4 pm
Where: Auditorio Municipal de San Isidro - Calle La República 455, El Olivar
Cost: S/.20 (general) and S/.10 (students)

El Perú Profundo – Photography Exhibition

As part of the MIRAFOTO Festival, the Centro Cultural PUCP presents a tribute to Teofilo Hinostroza entitled “El Perú Profundo,” a selection of some of his best pictures. His passion is nature, streets where traditional indigenous characteristics mix with urban ones. Hinostroza’s photos display beautiful landscapes, folkloric and religious traditions, imprinting on each image a step of our history, leaving an important legacy.

Where: Centro Cultural PUCP – Av. Camino Real 1075, San Isidro
When: Monday through Sunday 10 am – 10 pm
Free admission.

Hilos del pasado - Exhibition

The Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia del Perú will exhibit "Hilos del pasado: El aporte francés al legado Paracas", (Threads of the past: The French port to the Paracas legacy). The exhibition is sponsored by the French-Peruvian Foundation and the French Embassy, who recovered the pieces. "Hilos del pasado" has a total of 28 pieces, which six of 40 textiles have been recovered by archaeologist Carmen Thays and her team from the MNAAHP

When: Until January 25, Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 am - 5 pm
Where: Museo Nacional de Arqueología - Plaza Bolivar s/n, Pueblo Libre
For more information call: 463-5070

Fiesta Barroca - Exhibition

Fiesta Barroca (Baroque Party), is a showcase of the reconstruction of the wardrobe of those in the Italian courts. The result is the complexity of their lifestyle; a sophisticated life which surprises and impresses people of today, much in the same way the noble owners and protagonists of the "Fiesta en la Corte" (Party in the Court) did back then.

When: November 16 to December 15, Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am - 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm - 6 pm
Where: Museo Pedro de Osma - Av. Pedro de Osma 423, Barranco
Cost: S/.10, S/.5
For more information visit: museopedrodeosma.org

Memoria Inca, Malú Cabellos - Exhibition

Malú Cabellos, a photographer dedicated to photojournalism and licensed by the Sociología por la Universidad Nacional Mayor of San Marcos, offers us his first individual exhibition, "Memoria Inca": a selection of 27 black and white photographs. This work is the result of a project born from a picture: the reencactment of the capture and death of Inca Atahualpa, which marked the beginning of Spanish conquest in Peru.

When: November 17 to December 21, Monday to Sunday, 11 am to 8 pm
Where: Galería de Artes Visuales del Centro Cultural Ccori Wasi - Av. Arequipa 5198, Miraflores
For more information call: 2750- 460, ext. 103

Patricia Arena – Photography Exhibition

Patricia Arena presents her second individual exhibition as part of the MIRAFOTO Festival, an avant-garde collection that allows us to observe in an intense and metaphorical way, inspired in the idealist philosophy “to see is to be perceived”; how others perceive us. From her very unique angle, Arena shares her perception of things, people and sensations, and invites each person who sees her work to interpret their own vision of the world.

When: Monday through Saturday: 9 am – 1 pm and 2 pm - 8 pm, Sundays: 2 – 8 pm
Where: John Harriman Gallery (Centro Cultural Peruano Británico) – Jr. Bellavista 531, Miraflores
Free admission.

Claunmania - Children's Theater

Magic, comedy, music and color are all part of this grand spectacular which tells the story of a group of Clauns who lost everything in a fire and now face the difficult challenge of starting over. Pablo, Sally, Edo and the spirit of Jose are the protagonists in this tale which highlights the importance of friendship and values between family and between society.


When: Until December 16, Saturdays and Sundays, 5 pm
Where: La Mueca - Calle Bellavista 219, Miraflores
Tickets available at TuEntrada.com

La Fiesta del Chivo - Theater

The Asociación Peruano-Británica presents a theater adaptation of Mario Vargas Llosa’s novel “La Fiesta del Chivo” led by renowned Colombian director Jorge Alí Triana. Previously performed in New York and Colombia, this production takes us back to the Dominican Republic of the “Trujillo Era” (1930 - 1961) and narrates one of the most atrocious events of Dominican history, the dictatorship of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo, culminating in his death. The play also tells the story of Urania who, after 3 years away, reunites with her father, Agustin Cabral, president of the senate. Upon her return, Urania finds that her father is no loner the powerful person she knew, but has become a useless old man, allowing her to reveal to her family her most sordid memories. This production intertwines stories of ambition, power, conspiracy, pain, betrayal and death. Participating artists include Alberto Isola, Norma Martínez, Leonardo Torres Descalzi, Jorge Chiarella and Carlos Victoria.


When: Thursday through Monday 8 pm

Where: Teatro Británico - Jr. Bellavista 527, Miraflores
Tickets: at Teleticket and the box office
For more information: 447-1135 / 446-8511

Ubu Rey - Theater

The Alianza Francesa presents Ubu Rey (Ubu the King), an 1896 play by French poet and playwright Alfred Jarry which caused a scandal in its time. Ubu the King tells the story of Papa Ubu who, persuaded by his wife, decides to plot in a conspiracy and become king of Poland. Papa Ubu and his evil wife are two grotesque characters, greedy for power and everything that comes with it. They are determined to reign and are willing to destroy everything that comes in their way.

When: 8 pm
Where: Alianza Francesa - Av. Arequipa 4595, Miraflores
Cost: General: S/.30, Students: S/.20

World Press Photo 2007 – Exhibition

The results of the most important annual journalistic photography contest in the world will be presented in Lima as part of the MIRAFOTO festival. Over 100 of the winning photographs will be displayed, all of which tour the world as a traveling exhibition which is viewed every year by over two million people in 40 countries.

When: Monday to Sunday, 11 am – 8 pm
Where: Galería Juan Pardo Heeren - Jr. Cusco 446, Center of Lima
Free admission.

Recorridos Urbanos – Exhibition

As part of the MIRAFOTO festival, students of the Universidad Católica studying Communications will present a selection of their work. The exhibition is made up by 50 photographs, both in color and in black and white, and were taken by 30 students who have studied photography in the last few years.

When: Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am – 8 pm
Where: Galería ICPNA San Miguel - Av. La Marina 2469
Free admission.

Echando raíces – Exhibition

To honor the 180th anniversary of German immigration to Peru, The German Embassy, the Alexander von Humboldt School and the German Language Historical Archives of Peru have organized an exhibition as part of the MIRAFOTO festival. “Echando raíces” is a collection of photographs, documents and historical objects that explore the beginnings and development of the German community in Peru throughout its history,

When: Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am – 8 pm
Where: Galería ICPNA La Molina - Jr. La Floresta 100
Free admission.

In search of a Hero – Exhibition

Recognized Peruvian photographer Jorge Deustua presents “En busca de un héroe”, as part of the MIRAFOTO festival. Through these 120 photographs taken between 1975 and 2007 he presents the anonymous inhabitants of Peru, Europe and other American countries, in varied and profoundly human situations, revealing the conflicts and contradictions of modern life.

When: Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am – 8 pm
Where: Galería Germán Krüger Espantoso - Av. Angamos Oeste 160
Free admission.

Perú Vas - Theater on a bus

Take a bus ride like none you've been on before. Perú Vas is a new mobile theater production that takes you through the streets of Lima while you enjoy a fun show. At each stop, a new character will get on, each representing a different stereotype, creating a sarcastic view of the city we live in.

When: Thursday to Tuesday at 8 pm and 9:30 pm
Where: Leaves from Crisol at the Ovalo Gutierrez


4x4 Cuentos a Todo Terreno – Theater for Children

Based on the storytelling tradition, four actors will take us on a journey to near and far places to tell us four different stories. Els Vandell, Alfonso Santistevan, Jorge Eslava and Claudia Aréstegui will use role-play, live music and stories to entertain young and not-so-young audiences alike. It is not only a show that the whole family will laugh and be moved by, it will aims to teach audiences the importance of tolerance, trust and freedom.

When: Saturdays and Sundays at 4 pm until December 9th
Where: Teatro La Plaza ISIL - Larcomar, Miraflores
Cost: General: S/.25, Children: S/.15

Virgenes Urbanas - Exhibition

Photographer Ana de Orbegoso's exhibition "Virgenes Urbanas" (Urban Virgins) is the unoffical kick-off of MIRAFOTO's VI International Photography Festival. "Virgenes Urbanas" are photographs based on colonial paintings, which have been re-designed to reflect contemporary realities and ideals.

Using digital technology, Orbegoso's photographs of historical religious figures have been altered so that the original faces have been removed and replaced with profiles of Peruvian women. By doing this, Orbegoso hopes the new photographs serve as propaganda with a message different than the one originally intended by the colonial painters.

When: November 1 to December 2, Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am - 8 pm
Where: Galería ICPNA Miraflores - Av. Angamos Oeste 120, Miraflores
For more information call: 706 - 7001

Aventuras… Con Hi5 y sus amigos – Children’s Theater

This play tells the story of five friends who call themselves “Hi5” who are on an important mission: to teach the importance of reading by showing children to use their imagination so that they are able to create their own stories, characters and worlds. However, Tica and Squib will try to stop them from achieving this. The story is accompanied by music and kids will learn about the five senses, animals, new games, etc.

When: 5:45 pm
Where: Teatro Julieta - Pasaje Porta 132, Miraflores
Cost: S/.15
Tickets on sale at Teleticket.

Chimoc, the hairless dog – Children’s Theater

The Centro Cultural de la Católica presents the musical “Chimoc, the hairless dog”, based on Claudia and Andrea Paz’s children’s book which tells the story of a hairless Peruvian dog who is ashamed of being different. Chimoc tries to hide using a superheroe outfit, until one day an annoying flea forces him to take it off, beginning new adventures and discoveries. Throughout the story, Chimoc learns to love himself the way he is, teaching children the importance of friendship and self-esteem.

When: Saturdays and Sundays, 4pm
Where: Centro Cultural PUCP – Av. Camino Real 1075, San Isidro
Cost: General S/.25, Children S/.15
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Canta La Cloaca

There is nothing more pathetic than talented losers, and this musical tragic comedy is the story of three of them. They each have a great dream that they will never achieve. Griselda is beautiful and only wishes for Canuto’s love. Canuto has a brilliant mind but only wants money. Pedro Pablo (who is probably talented, but even he doesn’t know in what way), dreams of being a successful musician. When these three come together, a series of disasters occur in their attempt to achieve their dreams. In the sewer (the perfect setting for losers), between songs and garbage, they will compose the perfect soundtrack to their lives.

When: 8 pm
Where: Teatro Montecarlo - Elías Aguirre 479, Miraflores
Cost: S/.15
Tickets available at Teleticket.

High School Musical

High School Musical is a story of two high school juniors from rival cliques. Together, they try out for the lead parts in their high school musical, and as a result, divide the school. Despite other students' attempts to thwart their dreams, they resist peer pressure and rivalry, inspiring others along the way not to "stick with the status quo." Disney's hit movie will be presented on stage in Lima

When: 5 pm
Where: Teatro Auditorio of D'Art - Av. San Felipe 112, Jesús María
Tickets available at Teleticket.

Mas Cerca - Theater

Roberto Ángeles directs “Mas Cerca”, an urban play, modern in appearance, which hides a painful, sad background. It concentrates on the relationships between four people who are lovers, irresponsible, innocent, cowards, mysterious, greedy and arrogant. British dramatist Patrick Marber wrote the play, which features Dan, Alice, Ana and Larry, four characters whose lives intermingle in this piece which shows the reality of relationships.

When: Thursday to Monday at 8:00 pm, until December 17
Where: Centro Cultural de la Pontifica Universidad del Peru - Av. Camino Real 1075, San Isidro
Cost: S/. 40 general, S/. 20 students and senior citizens
For tickets call: 616-1616 ext. 6724 or visit Teleticket at Wong or Metro

Cuenta Cuentos - Show for Children

Cuenta Cuentos (Teller of Tales) is a character who aside from recounting stories of witches, princesses and magicians, also interprets them. During the end of the show, he asks the audience to join him on stage to help him tell his tale of amazing adventures!

When: Until December 16, Saturdays and Sundays at 5 pm
Where: Teatro Mocha Graña, Av. Saenz Peña 105 - Barranco
Cost: S/. 11

Tickets available at TuEntrada.com or by calling: 618-3838