Arrives ‘Superspiens’, immersive theater in 360 degrees

October 14 arrives at the billboard Superspiensa large, expanded version of the work Knowwritten by Roc Esquius and premiered in 2018 in the Flyhard Room. Unlike its first version, this show proposes an immersive experience that combines theater, technology and visual arts To tell a dystopian story about the future and about us.

Poster of ‘Superspiens’ created by Tanit Plana and Gracias Greece through an IA

The work is based on the story of Valentí Muntaner, a health counselor in the near future, who receives a visit from a mysterious woman who will shake his convictions and those of the whole country. What begins as a critique of official medicine derives in an uncomfortable reflection on the control, freedom and the emergence of artificial intelligence in human decision -making. “We want people not only to see a work, but also to live an event,” says Esquius. “Superspiens Put an uncomfortable question in the center: Are we ready to stop control? “

Enric Cambray and Marta Torné, the tandem protagonist

The direction is again of Sergi Belbeland the cast is made up of Enric Cambraywhich already starred in the original version, and Marta Tornéthat combines its television facet (Euphoria3cat) with the theater. “We wanted an actress with rock star energy, able to fill such a large space with emotional presence and intensity,” says Esquius on the incorporation of Torné.

Cambray and returned to the new space ‘Superspiens’

A new stage space in Poblenou

The show will be on display in a Immersive Stage Space of 2,000 m² Created expressly for the occasion on Llull Street, in the heart of Poblenou, with a capacity for 400 spectators per function. It is not a theater for use, but of an artistic installation conceived exclusively to host this montage.

This will be the immersive experience of ‘Superspiens’

Staging has been created by Belbel and Josep Iglesiaswhile the light and sound design carries the signature of Playmodesinternational prestige company specializing in light architecture and spatial drama. According to Esquius, “we seek to excite and surprise with the usual theater tools, but brought to the border by great professionals.”

In addition, the experience does not end with the curtain descent: the viewer will encounter interactive and participatory surprises that expand the questions posed on stage and turn the way out into a continuation of the story.

A dystopian aesthetic

The visual universe of Superspiens is inspired by movies like Her, Ex machina, Gattaca or Minority Reportand in series like Mr. Robot, Severe or Black Mirror. Cold environments, corporate architecture, omnipresent technology and minimalist scenarios reinforce the dystopian and disturbing tone of the story.

Playmodes Sample Sample Installation

The staging moves away from traditional theater and turns the space into a labyrinth of light, sound and perceptionswhere the viewer not only observes but transits, lives and completes the story.

From the little one to the large format

Superspiens is born of the success of Knowpremiered in 2018 in the Flyhard Room, where she sold out tickets and tour Catalonia. Now, eight years later, the challenge is double: to maintain the essence and proximity of the original work and to adapt it to a immersive overproduction.

Scene of the original montage of 2018, with Mireia Portas and Cambray

This evolution is the result of producers’ vision Martí Font and Cristina Oliva (Forty Entertainment), who from the outset saw potential for growing and reaching new audiences. “The creation of a space for the show follows the line of the great international immersive productions, in style Sleep does not more or the musical Starlight Express“, They explain.” You do not go to the theater to see a play. Go to go to Superspiens To experience an experience. “

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