Creduto Morto comes to Teatro Salto Escénico in Madrid for five performances: 2, 9 and 16 October, followed by 6 and 13 November. The venue is at calle Granada, 10.
Flaminia and Horacio are in love, but a decision made over their heads threatens their future: Flaminia's parents want her to marry an old man.
Creduto Morto draws on the tradition of Italian theatre from the 15th century, using masks and skilled, expressive physical performance to carry much of the action. Spanish press describes it as a new comedy by the Disparate Pomodoro troupe. The production is recommended for audiences over 12 and runs for approximately 90 minutes.
The Madrid run continues the show's path through the capital. At its centre is a clear conflict: two young people want to build a life together, while their parents arrange a marriage with an elderly suitor.
The staging uses movement and masks to take the story into the world of the Cinquecento. This straightforward comic conflict keeps the production accessible to a broad audience.
Cristian Torrero and Ricardo Jiménez direct the production. The performers are Cristian Torrero, Ricardo Jiménez, Belén Rubio, Ailén Amicuzi, Alaitz Catalá, Daniel del Olmo and Cristina Vidal.
The project first took shape through trial performances at Centro Cultural Clara del Rey - Museo ABC. It later appeared at Centro Cultural Buenavista, the sala Salto Escénico in Madrid and Teatro Municipal de Iglesuela del Tiétar.
Madrid's cultural coverage has also recently included Gonzalo Suárez's farewell, part of the capital's wider arts agenda. The company is adding another Madrid run to its circuit.
For Disparate Pomodoro, this is more than a one-off premiere. The troupe is building its presence in contemporary theatre while keeping comedy at the centre of its work; the body remains one of its basic storytelling tools.
Creduto Morto pairs a familiar marriage obstacle with a performance style built on masks and movement. The five Madrid dates bring the Cinquecento to a contemporary Spanish venue while retaining the production's physical energy.
