Education as an act of resistance
Cucaracha, a play by Scottish playwright Sam Holcroft, comes to La Rambleta on 3 and 4 October 2026. Directed by Julián Fuentes Reta, the piece asks an uncomfortable question: can education save us when the world is falling apart?
The story unfolds in a high school classroom, where a teacher tries to stick to the curriculum while the country is engulfed in endless war. Outside, male students are called up one by one, and violence seeps into language and glances. The classroom becomes a space of emotional resistance, where biology—the topic on the blackboard—blurs with survival.
Details of the play
Cucaracha is a theatrical adaptation known for its raw and direct text, with no special effects or complex staging. The play, lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes, is recommended for audiences aged 12 and up. Sam Holcroft, author of works like Cyanide and Rules of the Game, crafts a narrative that oscillates between brutality and hope, presenting education as an act of defiance.
Tickets and schedules
Tickets are priced from €25 to €31 and can be purchased on the La Rambleta website. Performances take place on 3 and 4 October 2026, though the exact start time has yet to be confirmed.
For more information about the venue, check the La Rambleta profile.
