EMBROSSA'T

It has to be said that this show thrilled and seduced the audience, adults and children alike, due to an intelligent, practical and highly imaginative use of simplicity. It is a combination brimming with the ingenuity of the different choreographed movements with an entire series of objects, small magic tricks and visual effects which harbour the perfect proportions, without any overacted impostature or out-of-place pretensions.

They have managed to create a striking yet simple show, that is, they have nailed it and managed to achieve what everyone is seeking: to squeeze extraordinary juice from ingenuity, craft and imagination. Without a doubt, this show has a long run ahead of it.

Embrossa't openly invites us into Joan Brossa’s world, into his idea that the ‘poetry reader is an active agent’, that is, the reader actually finishes the work. By all evidence, the resources used in this this gem of a show, which would be unfairly classified as a children’s show, are powerful enough to stimulate the fantasy and participation of audiences of all ages. The architecture of the show is agile, fun, educational and light at the same time. Lights and costumes contribute perfectly to its dreamlike feel. Particularly interesting is the capacity of the dancers and, I would call them, actors and magicians, to coordinate choreographies with magic tricks and different dance and acting styles, while keeping it all fun.