The Stuntmen

Even though this is a story of violence and pain -its main character embarks on a one-way journey to avenge the tragic death of his only child— the creators Nao Albet and Marcel Borràs nonetheless remain faithful to their usual theatrical style filled with play, humour and irony. This time, their first foray into the world of opera, they enlisted the collaboration of the composer Fernando Velázquez, known for writing a host of soundtracks. And that’s not trivial, because cinema plays a key role in Los Estunmen [The Stuntmen]. The piece features specialists who avail their bodies in the most dangerous scenes. Hyperbolic music in the process of deconstruction and testosterone-fuelled fights seek to unpack the chiaroscuros of one of the core figures in our tradition: the hero.  

Opera in one act

Original concept by Nao Albet and Marcel Borràs

Music by Fernando Velázquez (1976)

Libretto by Nao Albet and Marcel Borràs

Production by Teatro Real, in co-production with Gran Teatre del Liceu (Barcelona), Teatre Lliure (Barcelona) y Teatros del Canal (Madrid)

World premiere encharged by Teatro Real and Gran Teatre del Liceu (Barcelona)

Artistic team

Conductor: Fernando Velázquez

Director: Nao Albet y Marcel Borràs

Stage design: Max Glaenzel

Stuntmen coordinator: Óscar Dorta

Cast

Nao Albet

Marcel Borràs

and other performancers and singers TBD

Joven Orquesta Nacional de España

PERFORMANCES AT TEATROS DEL CANAL - Time TBD