I wrote Finland with a fierce urgency, as if casting this text out into the world with speed. It speaks to closure, to love, to sisters. It expresses a desire that’s almost political, a voice that aims to pierce through silence. It is a dialogue that makes the listener feel the raw frequency of truth.
Finland production Kamikaze and Abbey Theatre present a piece that centers on the mother and father negotiating the custody of their daughters. The moment captures the ugliest facets of humanity, a stark snapshot that lingers in the mind long after the scene shifts.
The story follows a move from Madrid to Helsinki as two former partners attempt to clarify their relationship while Irene shoots a film in the Finnish capital. Years living together have left them with divergent memories of the past and visions for the future, and those differences often collide.
Helsinki stands as a cool, distant backdrop to a romance that burned brightly long ago. Despite continuous dialogue, a gulf in communication grows wider. What unfolds are alternating, intimate monologues that reveal inner storms.
The creative team includes a writer and director who shape the work, with Irene Escola and Israel Elejalde in the principal roles. The performance details include an appearance at a Spanish theatre venue on a Friday evening, with a ticket price around the 15 euro mark.
Release Aristophanes! Joglars and free speech
Els Joglars marks a 60th anniversary with a tribute that champions freedom of expression as essential for artistic creation. Produced by the Creacion Canal label, the show stars Ramon Fontsere, following Albert Boadella’s long tenure as director. Joined by Pilar Sáenz, Dolors Tuneu, Xevi Vilà, Alberto Castrillo-Ferrer, and Angelo Crotti, the ensemble delivers a sharp satirical look at cancellation culture.
The narrative centers on a classics professor who loses his post and ends up in a reeducation setting, where fiction and fact fuse and clash with center management.
What follows is a debate on the limits of morality and freedom of expression within a protective society that can veto provocative content.
Dir: Ramon Fontserè. Great Elche Theatre. Sunday, 19:00 20, 22 and 24 euros
Cuban ballet. The start of the Spanish tour
The Cuban Ballet led by Laura Alonso, daughter of the legendary Alicia Alonso, opens its Spain tour with a performance in La Vila and then La Nucia. The program features classic works such as The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and The Pirate.
La Vila Auditorium Theatre. Friday, 18:00 / La Nucia Auditorium. Sunday, 19:00
rebel. Orwell by dance
rebel is the company’s latest creation. Tide Dance presents a bold proposal that drew strong responses in feten. The show reimagines Orwell’s famous narrative of resistance through movement, transforming a classic into a contemporary dance piece.
Chapí Theater in Villena. Saturday, 19:00 8 euros
Jandro. A cocktail of magic and humor
What connects stars like Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Jennifer Lawrence, and Tom Hanks? The thrill of watching Jandro on stage at El Hormiguero. Now he brings magic and comedy to live audiences, delivering pure entertainment.
Alicante Main Theatre. Saturday, 20:00 / Sunday, 18:00. 15, 18 and 21 euros