The critics of ‘Babelia’ review the new work by Julio Manrique, María Goiricelaya, Ángel Ruiz and the new choreography by Daniel Abreu


the boatman
Text: Jez Butterworth. Director: Julio Manrique
Translation: Cristina Genebat. . Barcelona. Fabià Puigserver Room. Until March 15
Julio Manrique once again shows us that he is a good director of actors, although the biggest mistake in this production comes from Jez Butterworth’s own text.

No flowers, no funeral, no ashes, not so much
Text and direction: María Goiricelaya
Cast: Loli Astoreka, Aitor Borobia, Idoia Merodio, Ane Pikaza, Egoitz Sánchez and Patxo Telleria. . Madrid Until the 8th of March
María Goiricelaya’s work is a succession of short dialogues that do not allow for the development of complex emotions or characters.

The king of show business
Text and direction: Ángel Ruiz
. Madrid. Until March 1
Ángel Ruiz tells and sings the diversity of amorous dalliances of the Planet King, more fond of the arts than politics, in a cheeky, fun and transvestite pocket musical performance.
Chapter
Creation and direction: Daniel Abreu
Performers: Emiliana Battista Marino, Rosanna Freda, Théo Vanpoperinghe, Abián Hernández and Daniel Abreu. . Madrid. Green Room. February 26, 27 and 28
The choreographer’s new work raises the difficulties of current dance and the world.