"Neva" was written by the Chilean playwright Guillermo Calderón and premiered in 2006. The play brought him international acclaim. The story is set on 9 January 1905 in Saint Petersburg during the so-called Bloody Sunday. It centres on three actors, including Olga Knipper, Anton Chekhov's widow, who wish to continue rehearsing on the streets despite the violent political repression.
"Cerebro" is a production by the Teatro Niño Proletario theatre company, directed by Francisco Medina. The play explores the vulnerability and complexity of the human brain. It has been created in collaboration with the performing artist Jorge Becker, who has been living for more than ten years with the effects of a virus that has severely impaired his cognitive, physical and visual abilities.
The production of "Cerebro" is conceived as a performance and a staged play. The audience actively participates using mobile phones, helping to determine the order of scenes, songs and actions. It is recommended that you also attend the staged reading of "Neva" before seeing "Cerebro". Becker himself performed in a production of "Neva" with his company more than 15 years ago. The reading is therefore being presented as an event linked to 'Cerebro'; both works are directed by Francisco Medina Donoso.
The performances begin at 19:30 on all three evenings. 'Neva' is on Thursday, 1 October. 'Cerebro' is on the programme for Friday, 2 October, and Saturday, 3 October. The first performance on Friday will be followed by a discussion with the audience. Admission costs eight euros.