A celebration of Spain’s vibrant cultural and political history, brought to life with a queer twist. Practically unknown abroad, Copla is the dramatic, heartfelt music that shaped Spain’s early musicals—perfect for anyone who loves laughing, crying, and singing along to a diva’s melodramatic refrain. Once censored under Franco’s regime, Copla’s raw emotion and soaring melodies are reimagined for a new, intercultural generation. Join a journey through the upheavals of a queer migrant experience: living far from home, translating childhood musical memories, and celebrating foreignness through song.
PLEASE NOTE: The performance on 22 Nov at 5pm will be in Spanish, WITHOUT Subtitles.
Writer/Performer: Alejandro Postigo
Director: Sergio Maggiolo
Violin: Violeta Valladares
Piano: Jack Elsdon
Video design: Ricardo Ferreira
'Beautiful, funny, heartwarming’ - ★★★★★ AdventuresInTheatreland.com
‘What sheer genius’ ★★★★★ - North West End UK
‘A living, breathing reminder of the unstoppable force that is great theatre’ ★★★★★ - Theatre & Tonic
‘Alejandro Postigo has found and realised the power of their voice’ ★★★★★ - The New Current
‘Unleashes the inner diva in us all’ ★★★★.5 - A Young-ish Perspective
‘Honest and beautifully crafted’ ★★★★ - Pink Prince Theatre
‘Charming and entirely empathetic’ ★★★★ - All That Dazzles
‘A bittersweet reminder of the complexities of identity’ ★★★★ - The Reviews Hub
‘A impressive spectacle of queer celebration’ ★★★★ - Curtain Call Reviews