The Espai Lliure in Montjuïc is hosting Bouvetøya (La necessitat d'una illa), a production staged as part of the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Teatre Lliure.
Co-written by Ivan Benet, Cristina Genebat, Julio Manrique, and Sergi Pompermayer, and directed by Manrique himself, the play is a dystopia conceived during the 2020 lockdown that has been revisited and rewritten six years on to champion the essential role of the performing arts.
The plot follows the absurd journey of a group of friends toward the most remote island on the planet, a slab of ice adrift in the middle of nowhere. This voyage turns into a tale of loyalty, friendship, and a love of theatre that seeks to connect with audiences through a message of hope.
Running for approximately one hour and twenty-five minutes, the performance is in Catalan and offers accessibility options including audio description and surtitles.