Clap

Clap is the new show by Carlos Ramos, author of Corta el cable rojo, sitting squarely in the world of comedy and stand-up. The production blurs the boundaries between theatre, improvisation and audience participation, with songs and musical scenes built live.

Audience members can choose their role: simply watch and laugh, or get involved by contributing ideas, dates or their own name, which the company turns into dramatic material on the spot. One of the central themes is birthdays: real events that happened to other people on that same day are recreated on stage. Even audience members' love stories can be turned into improvised musical numbers.

Part of the action spills out of the auditorium onto Gran Vía, where passers-by who have nothing to do with the production may end up drawn into the show's dynamic. On stage are Patricia del Olmo, Luis Chao and Rubén Tejerina, directed by Carlos Ramos, with constant humour throughout the performance.

Each performance is different, because the scenes are personalised according to the audience's participation and created on the spot. It is a show designed for audiences who enjoy improvisation and direct interaction with the performers.