Un pis al ensanche : $b Comedia en un acte y en prosa

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Un pis al ensanche : $b Comedia en un acte y en prosa

by José Feliú y Codina

CA·~38 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total
1

Estrenada ab extraordinari èxit en lo Teatro Catalá,

38:13

Description

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.

Details

Language

ca

Duration

~38 minutes (36K characters)

Release date

2026-03-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

JF

José Feliú y Codina

1847–1897

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