THURSDAY 4 June & FRIDAY 5 June
20:30 Secret Location
Performance
LOS GALINDOS (ESP): MDR – Death from Laughter
Recommended age: 12+
Duration: 60 minutes
Teaser: https://vimeo.com/792147465
An improbable circus performance for both young and adult audiences.
MDR is a farce that simultaneously disturbs and entertains. Melon, Mardi and Rossinyol are confronted with an unexpected conflict. Their untamed and clumsy nature, combined with an urgent need to exist, leads them into an improbable performance in which they freely explore even the most absurd actions. This experience—both hilarious and unsettling—tells the story of a raw and honest friendship shaped by a sense of responsibility and guilt.
An improbable crime, a suspicious trial, and an absurd punishment.
As a paradox, it may even provoke the desire to die from laughter.
Artistic Team
Concept and Direction: Bet Garrell and Marcel Escolano
Performance: Romain Delavoipière, Gabriel Agosti and Marcel Escolano
Creation: Anicet Leone, Gabriel Agosti and Marcel Escolano
Artistic Collaboration: Bet Garrell
Creation Team (until premiere): Anicet Leone, Marcel Escolano, Santi Ruiz Albalate and Bet Garrell
Staging: Stéphane Filloc
Dramaturgy and Directing Support: Joël Fesel
Conceptual Collaboration: Johnny Torres
Objects: Nartxi Azcazrgorta
Video: Marc Soler
Photography: Klara Pedrol and Mireia Guilella
Executive Production and Distribution: Caterina Fiol
Production: Los Galindos
Collaborations and Support
The project has been realised with the support of numerous artists and organisations, including Ajuntament de Cardedeu – Cardedeu Inspirant Cultura, Taula de Cultura i Joves de St. Esteve de Palautordera, Cia. Baró d’Evel Cirk, Carnage Productions, Konvent de Cal Rosal, as well as the cultural departments of the municipalities of Sant Esteve de Palautordera and Granollers.
Supported by ICEC – Department of Culture of the Government of Catalonia and Institut Ramon Llull.
About the Company
Los Galindos was founded in 1991, emerging from a synergy between continuous research and the youthful energy of collective creation. Inspired by the poetic and fantastical imagination of circus, they have developed a distinctive artistic language. Alongside extensive international touring and educational work, they have created fifteen productions.
They are recipients of numerous awards, including the National Prize for Culture (2016) for lifetime achievement. MDR has received, among others, the 2023 Talía Award for Best Circus Show, the 2022 City of Barcelona Award, Teatre Barcelona Award (2022), Critics’ Award (2021), Zirkolika Special Jury Prize (2021), and the Audience Award at TAC Valladolid (2021).
With MDR, the company returns to street format, delivering a bold and uncompromising circus performance.
