Festa Rachada Verbena a la Gallega

Festa Rachada's costumbrista comedy about a Galician village on the eve of its festivities, with four performers bringing an entire village to life amid gossip, intrigue and sharp humour.

The production sets its action in Vilar de Abaixo, a village preparing for its 95 festivities. The arrival of an orchestra, the presence of newcomers who have just settled in, and a death, or perhaps two, disrupt the place's routine. While some seek tranquillity and others seek conversation, rumours spread and no secret lasts for long.

It is a satirical portrait of Spanish costumbrismo, focused on the Galician setting. Four performers share the various roles of the neighbourhood, combining humour, malice and a sustained rhythm. Gossip and small intrigues build the plot, and each scene shows a recognisable village in its everyday life, although the portrait could serve for any town.

The show is staged at the Teatro Luchana in Madrid, in a performance within the format of comedy shows. It is designed for audiences interested in observational humour and satire of customs.