{"id":11428,"date":"2025-03-17T09:36:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T08:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bonninsanso.com\/discoverymenorca\/?p=11428"},"modified":"2025-03-17T09:36:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T08:36:58","slug":"a-new-episode-of-talks-that-inspire-featuring-nieves-portas-general-manager-of-the-teatro-principal-de-mahon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bonninsanso.com\/discoverymenorca\/a-new-episode-of-talks-that-inspire-featuring-nieves-portas-general-manager-of-the-teatro-principal-de-mahon\/","title":{"rendered":"A new episode of Talks That Inspire, featuring Nieves Portas, General Manager of the Teatro Principal de Mah\u00f3n"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this fourth episode of Talks That Inspire<\/i>, we visit one of Mah\u00f3n\u2019s most iconic venues: the\u00a0Teatro Principal de Mah\u00f3n<\/a>. With a nearly 200 years of history, this theatre \u2014 inaugurated on 15th December 1829 \u2014 holds the distinction of being Spain\u2019s oldest opera house. Notably, it was also the first building in Mah\u00f3n to be equipped with electricity, marking a significant turning point in the city\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

On this occasion, we sit down with Nieves Portas, General Manager and Director of the theatre, to explore her daily work and the challenges of leading such an important cultural institution.<\/p>\n

Nieves Portas: A Lifelong Commitment to the Performing Arts<\/b><\/p>\n

Originally from Ibiza, Nieves Portas has forged an international career in the performing arts. With over 20 years of experience as a dancer, choreographer, director, educator, and cultural manager, she has worked in major cities including Madrid and New York, and is a member of the Spanish Academy of Performing Arts. In 2023, she assumed the role of General Manager at the Teatro Principal de Mah\u00f3n, contributing her vision and expertise to enrich Menorca\u2019s cultural landscape.<\/p>\n

As Nieves puts it, \u00abTheatres should be like a house of freedom.\u00bb Her role is far from simple she receives over 50 requests daily from actors and artists seeking to perform at the theatre.\u00a0 <\/span>As Director, she is responsible for deciding which shows and projects will be included in the programme. She also emphasises the richness of Menorca\u2019s artistic community, which includes acclaimed talents such as Joan Pons, Marco Mezquida, Sim\u00f3n Orfila, \u00c0lvar Triay, Joana Pons i ses Guitarres, Queralt Albinyana, Rodo Gener, and Laura Pons, among others.<\/p>\n

For an in-depth look at Nieves Portas, the inner workings of the Teatro Principal de Mah\u00f3n, the selection process for performances and projects, budget management, and the challenges of leading a historic theatre, be sure to watch this episode of Talks That Inspire<\/i>.<\/p>\n