B.O.B.A.S. (Banda Orquestral Benèfica d'Actes Sepulcrals)

A clown trio plays the musicians of a funeral band who, when the priest and the deceased are delayed, turn the wait for a burial into an outdoor comedy of mishaps.

Banda Orquestral Benèfica d'Actes Sepulcrals is a humble brass band that usually accompanies funeral ceremonies. In this production, the priest and the deceased fail to arrive on time, and the three musicians must sustain an awkward wait in front of the family and friends. The solemn air gradually goes awry in a succession of comic mishaps.

On stage, the trio makes use of a trumpet, a euphonium, a bass drum and cymbals. The register is that of classic clowning, though with a contemporary outlook, and the humour springs from very basic things. The show is performed on the ground, outdoors, without any need for electricity, and it can also be staged in the rain.

The cast comprises Lisa Madsen, Laia Sales and Jimena Cavallett. It is a show designed for children that is programmed at the Cotonera Igualadina in Igualada, a venue that hosts shows in the city.