ALICANTE ARNICHES THEATER
Two women, one younger and each carrying different needs, step into a intimate theatrical confession that threads sexuality with self-discovery. The piece presses the edge of what is permissible on stage, and it does so with a sly, almost casual candor that makes the raw moments feel earned rather than sensational. It nods to the provocative energy found in Anna Jordan’s early works, such as Freak and Locas, while standing firmly in its own contemporary voice. The setting—a simple sofa, a few items of lingerie—becomes a charged space where vulnerability and bravado collide, producing a feverish blend of tragedy and comedy that lingers long after the lights rise. [citation: inspired by Anna Jordan’s provocative theatre, and crafted for modern audiences]
Actress Lorena López delivers a striking portrait of the more mature presence in the room. She navigates a character defined by intense desire, self-reclamation, and a fierce, sometimes reckless pursuit of ecstasy. The performance steers through sexual tension, substance use, and the electric hum of electronic music and dance, painting a landscape where excess and longing blur into a compelling form of self-expression. The portrayal portrays both the exhilaration and the risk that accompany a life lived with unguarded appetite, offering a vivid meditation on possession, autonomy, and the cost of surrender. [citation: Lorena López’s nuanced embodiment of desire and control]
The monologue follows Lara Serrano’s cadence—uniform at the outset, with a natural ease that gradually reveals a more explicit and intimate texture. As the scenes unfold, the audience witnesses more intimate experiences and sharper observations about the boundaries between shame, guilt, and pride. The performers move within their roles with palpable honesty, transmitting a sense of lived experience rather than performance. The narrative invites the viewer to witness a sequence of memories that are at once personal and universal, encouraging a dialogue about sexual agency and responsibility. [citation: stagecraft and character study reflect a mature approach to intimate storytelling]
Viewed through a first-person lens, the characters explore themes of nymphomania, personal failure, and the tension between submission and empowerment. The dialogue confronts what it means to be desired, to consent, and to navigate a culture that often valorizes macho strength. The characters’ choices are presented with nuance, suggesting that agency is messy, messy is human, and responsibility remains a constant companion to desire. The production doesn’t preach; it rather presents a spectrum of experiences and asks the audience to reflect on where they draw their own lines. [citation: nuanced exploration of consent and empowerment]
Across the stage, two women embody different paths and tempos—one driven by exploration, the other by restraint, yet both seeking connection and clarity in their own terms. Desire becomes the thread that ties their stories together, and the dramaturgy invites the crowd to witness a dialogue that is at times biting, at times tender, and always unflinchingly honest. The pacing is intentionally brisk, with moments of quiet between bursts of confession that land with surprising intimacy. To reach a resonant conclusion, the work leans on straightforward dramaturgy, letting the truth of the narrative surface through the actors’ sincerity. [citation: examining desire as a shared human experience]
Paula Amor, the director, presents a staging that originates in Madrid with Amor Producciones. The performance at Alicante’s Arniches continues to draw enthusiastic responses from audiences who have welcomed the translators and performers that bring the work to life in this locale. The production remains attentive to how translation and performance shape emotional nuance, ensuring that the central questions of desire, power, and responsibility land with clarity and impact. [citation: Madrid-based Amor Producciones, live adaptation welcomed by local audiences]