Copla is an art form practically unknown in England. Yet, it is essential to Spain’s cultural and political history and once served as a political tool against repression, first under Franco’s dictatorship and later for Spain’s queer community.
The Copla songs channel the queer and migrant experiences in Spain’s early musicals, hitting all the right notes for gay people who love to laugh and cry to divas and their melodramatic music. In the 80s, drag queens across Spain made Copla their own.
This cabaret show celebrates queer migrant identity while exposing its pitfalls
Copla: A Spanish Cabaret is written and performed by queer migrant performer Alejandro Postigo who deconstructs the traditional Spanish songs and shares their historical significance for queer collectives, inviting the audience to be part of the dialogue.
Through his performance of English Copla and his sharing of his life stories, you’ll witness his rebirth as an alter ego, La Gitana.
Watch out for our interview with Alejandro Postago which will be posted just after Christmas. You’ll be able to find out more about Copla and Alejandro then.
★★★★ “If you had asked me what Copla was before arriving, I would have shrugged; now I consider myself Postigo’s latest convert”
Lost in Theatreland
“Masterful and captivating… I am now a devoted fan of Copla!”
The Live Review
Discount Code:
**20% off with the code DIVA20 for performances 14th – 16th Jan.**
Copla: a Spanish Cabaret runs from 14 – 26 January 2025, The Other Palace Theatre, 12 Palace Street, London SW1E 5JA, United Kingdom.
