Copla: A Spanish Cabaret
Spain’s most dramatic song tradition lets its queer secrets out – and we’re here for the glitter, the gasps, and the glorious reclamation of coded desire. Born in the shadows of Franco’s dictatorship, copla was censored, reshaped, and made respectable – but underneath all that glittering glamour? Subversive longing, queer heartbreak, and stories that couldn’t be spoken aloud… until now.
UK-based theatre collective HisPanic drags these forbidden tales into the spotlight with English reworkings of classic coplas, sharp-as-a-stiletto storytelling, and cheeky audience moments that’ll leave you laughing, crying, and maybe even singing along. It’s bold. It’s tender. And it’s unapologetically queer.
Part cabaret, part cultural rebellion, Copla bridges Spain’s fractured past with the lived, breathing, joyfully chaotic reality of building a queer life in today’s UK. Think divas, drama, and deliciously dangerous melodies – with a side of history you didn’t know you needed.
Performance Schedule:
- Wednesday 17 June – 6pm to 7:10pm
- Thursday 18 June – 6pm to 7:10pm
Grab your tickets now – this isn’t just a show, it’s a revolution in velvet gloves and sequins.
