What’s being performed
«El arte secreto de los gusanos» is a monologue written by Anthony Mathieu for a single actress, produced by Café de las Artes Teatro (Cantabria). The play is part of the VI edition of the Novembre Dones festival, which in 2026 brings together five stage proposals focused on female characters with desires, contradictions, and decision-making power. While the script doesn’t reveal the plot, the festival highlights its aim to showcase lesser-known realities and broaden perspectives in neighbourhood theatre.
Who’s performing
Actress Alicia Trueba performs this solo piece, originally created for Café de las Artes Teatro. Trueba is the only confirmed performer in the sources, with no mention of stage direction or technical crew for this production at Teatre Patraix. The Novembre Dones festival, now in its sixth edition, promotes female authorship and artistic direction, though in this case, the playwright is a man.
Festival programme
The play is part of a lineup featuring four other works: «La priora» (Teatro El Topo), «Perséfone fragmentada o Punica Granatum» (Bruno Tortosa Jorques), «Neuronas que cantan» (Meinhof-Germain), and «Amalia y el río» (Teatro Guirigai). Running until 29 November, the festival aims to introduce audiences to diverse stage languages, from contemporary theatre to more experimental proposals, all united by placing women’s stories at the centre.
Access and requirements
No specific requirements, such as a minimum age or access conditions, are mentioned for attending «El arte secreto de los gusanos». The festival caters to both regular theatregoers and those new to the scene. Since pricing details aren’t available in the sources, it’s advisable to check updated information at the venue or on the Teatre Patraix website before attending.
