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Estrenada ab extraordinari èxit en lo Teatro Catalá,
Set against the bustling streets of 1880s Barcelona, this light‑hearted one‑act comedy unfolds entirely within a tiny, cluttered flat that looks ready for a move. The room is filled with stacks of books, half‑hung pictures, and a solitary balcony that frames the city’s hum, giving the stage a vivid, almost cinematic feel. In the opening exchange, the nervous gentleman Feliu and the pedantic notary Font spar over the final question a man must answer before tying the knot—a question that quickly spirals into a cascade of absurdities.
Their rapid‑fire dialogue drips with regional wit, as Feliu laments his cramped living space, the looming wedding, and a mysterious bride who seems both everywhere and nowhere. Around them, characters like the flamboyant Donya Guadalupe, the curious Carreras, and the eager Joseph enter, each adding their own comedic spins on love, contracts, and the chaos of moving day. The play’s clever use of everyday bureaucratic rituals to lampoon romantic expectations makes it a breezy, instantly relatable listening experience.
Language
ca
Duration
~38 minutes (36K characters)
Release date
2026-03-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1847–1897

by Royall Tyler

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by Ben Jonson

by Royall Tyler