Gutenberg

An original musical recreating the life of Johann Gutenberg, inventor of the printing press, with the authors themselves playing every character. A musical comedy about the setbacks and achievements of someone chasing a dream.

The production starts from an unconventional premise: two authors with no previous experience write a play about a historical figure they barely know. That premise shapes a musical of acid humour, with catchy songs and a plot that moves between hits and misses. The creators themselves perform all the characters on stage, which keeps the performance's pace going.

The show is a breathless, absurd and tender comedy that reflects on the successes and failures that arise when one pursues a personal project. The chaos is deliberately planned, so the mismatches work as a comic engine and the story keeps a clear direction.

It is a production designed for those who enjoy musical comedy and formats in which a handful of performers carry the entire play. It is staged at Teatros Luchana, in Madrid.