Copla, practically unknown in England, is essential to Spain's cultural and political history. Copla songs channel the queer and migrant experiences in Spain’s early musicals, hitting all the right notes for gay people who love to laugh and cry to divas and their melodramatic music.
Copla once served as political tool against repression - first under Franco’s dictatorship, and later for Spanish LGBTQ communities. This show addresses themes like the translation of musicals, living away from one’s homeland, queer reinterpretation of songs and the negotiation of cultural identities.
Queer migrant performer Alejandro Postigo de-constructs the traditional Spanish songs and shares their historical significance for queer collectives, inviting the audience to be part of the dialogue. Through his performance of English Copla and sharing his life stories, you'll witness his rebirth as alter ego La Gitana, with live music, a drink in hand and lots of interaction.
Lost in Theatreland
North West End
Wall Of Babel (11/7/24-11/9/24)
Copla: a Spanish Cabaret (11/7/24-11/7/24)
Stampin' In The Graveyard (11/8/24-11/9/24)
Stampin' in the Graveyear (11/8/24-11/9/24)
You Can Take Me Home Toni (11/9/24-11/10/24)
Guinea Pigs (11/10/24-11/10/24)
An Evening Of Unnecessary Detail - The First Draft Sessions (11/11/24-11/11/24)
It Only Takes One of Us (11/12/24-11/12/24)
Twelfth Night (11/14/24-11/16/24)
The Great Gatsby (11/28/24-12/14/24)
Tahmine Named Him Sohrab (12/1/24-12/1/24)
Twelfth Night (12/2/24-12/3/24)
The Cockpit is at The Cockpit, Gateforth Street, London, NW8 8EH, London.
Unsewn (11/6/24-11/6/24)
metaδραματικό | postdramatic (11/5/24-11/6/24)
MASO SCHISM (11/5/24-11/8/24)
Miniatura V (11/4/24-11/4/24)
384 Days (11/3/24-11/3/24)
Valchera's (10/30/24-11/2/24)
Facing The Music: The story of Marcus Decker (10/13/24-10/13/24)
Song Foundation (10/6/24-10/6/24)
Knife On The Table (10/5/24-10/26/24)
Andrias Scheuchzeri (9/29/24-9/29/24)