The production is intended as an exploration of democratic memory and of a historical figure who, according to the production, has often been oversimplified or sidelined. The focus is not on a chronological account of his life, but on a fragmentary perspective on Juan Negrín López. The play situates the story within an inner space between scholarly reason, political responsibility, defeat and exile.
Teatro La República explicitly describes the theatre as a place of debate. 'El último presidente' does not seek to explain the past, but rather to allow it to resonate in the present. This raises questions about democracy, political engagement and how a society treats those who bore responsibility in times of crisis.
The performance at Teatro El Sauzal lasts around 90 minutes and is recommended for audience members aged 14 and over. Admission costs 12 euros, with a reduced rate of 9 euros. The reduced rate applies to students, people under 25 and over 65, and residents of the municipality of El Sauzal. Tickets are available in advance from the theatre offices at Calle Constitución 3, Tuesday to Friday from 8:00 to 15:00, at the box office from 90 minutes before the performance begins, and online via Ticketty. Proof of eligibility is required at the box office for reduced-price tickets. No admission will be permitted once the performance has begun.