Rewritten Theatre Programs for Modern Audiences

Overview of Recent Theatre Programs

In 1939 a Polish troupe staged a sharp satire called Gestapo, aimed at lampooning the rising Nazi machine. When Germany invades Poland, plans are upended, and the company pivots to reinterpret Hamlet in their repertoire. The production casts the regime in a perilous light, with actors disguising themselves as Nazis to infiltrate SS headquarters and intercept a document the Third Reich plans to send. Amid the war drama, a love triangle adds a layer of danger and humor, keeping audiences on their toes. The project was directed and led by Ernst Lubitsch’s contemporary hero, Juan Echanove, bringing a clash of history and theatre to the stage.

What unfolds is an identity game where fact blends with fiction. Beyond its political edge, the composition stands out for its bold ingenuity, a bit classic in feel yet deeply relevant to audiences who crave theatre with teeth. The sense of risk and wit remains a hallmark of this work, which continues to be discussed by critics as a high-water mark in political-dramatic storytelling.

Great Elche Theatre. Friday evenings, showtimes at 20:00, 20:22, and 20:24. Ticket prices range from 20 to 22 euros, with some performances at 24 euros, inviting a wide audience to experience this historical satire performed with modern energy.

A scene from the film The Invisibles.

Avisual moment capturing a tense gathering in a clandestine setting, underscoring the film’s themes of secrecy and resistance.

Invisible Voices on Stage

Invisible is an independent company based in Maracaibo that delivers a vibrant, musical performance featuring ten live songs. The lineup includes Silvia Pérez Cruz, María Ruíz, Mari Trini, Cecilia, and Luz Casal, blending theatre, poetry, and dance to give visibility to women who are too often unseen. The Arniches Theatre in Alicante hosts this show on Friday at 20:30, with tickets priced at 10 euros. The production champions the idea that the unseen does not exist when art gives voice to it.

A visual moment from the show Lucky highlights the playful yet meaningful nature of the performance, inviting audiences to rethink what they know about luck and circumstance.

Chance and Personal Experience

Chance explores a personal journey through the process of adoption by a same-sex couple and an interracial union. The piece draws from the lived experiences of Juli Disla and Jaume Perez, members of the Pérez & Disla company, who reflect on family building with honesty and warmth. The production invites spectators to consider the everyday realities and emotional textures that accompany modern family life.

Chapi Villena Theatre presents this work on Friday at 20:30, with tickets priced at 12 euros. It is a thoughtful, intimate look at love, identity, and the chosen paths people take to create a home together.

Ignatius Farray: Comedy and Belief

Ignatius Ferray’s stand-up act, titled Comedy Saved My Life, offers a candid examination of the comic’s experiences and beliefs. The performer has built a career on personal storytelling and sharp, fearless humor, and this show is presented as perhaps his most original approach yet. The night unfolds at the Alicante Main Theatre on Friday at 20:30, with ticket options at 14, 16, and 18 euros.

The stage presence blends rapid-fire wit with reflective moments, inviting the audience to laugh and consider the edge where humor meets resilience.

Wizard Yunke and the Origins of Magic

Sorcerer Yunke returns with a show that centers on illusion and the questions it raises about reality. The performance invites spectators to experience magic that unsettles and provokes, using visual tricks and narrative twists to keep the imagination off balance. The Grand Theater Elche hosts the performance on Sunday at 19:00, with tickets priced at 22 and 24 euros.

A vivid moment from the act shows the performer manipulating space and perception, leaving the audience astonished and thoughtful about what is real.

Stramboli Bros. and Theatrical Improvisation

The Stramboli Bros. bring a spontaneous show that steps into another world with humor and fearless improvisation. The content leans on playful banter and unexpected twists, offering a unique blend of clowning and improvisational theatre. The Alicante Sanctuary hosts the show on Friday at 21:00, with tickets at 7 euros, making it an affordable and entertaining option for a wide audience.

A moment labeled Cry by Saying My Name captures the emotional resonance of the performance, which balances comedy with more reflective, poetic notes.

Rediscovering García Lorca

Begoña and Esther Abellán present Llorar diciendo mi nombre, a piece inspired by the poet Federico García Lorca. The work draws on New York poetry, mood, and a set of dark love sonnets connected to Lorca’s themes. Music by Nello Chiuminatto accompanies the reading, enriching the performance with a layered, intimate aura. The Alicante Water Museum hosts this show on Sunday, with a morning timing at 11:30, inviting fans of poetry and music alike to a reflective experience.