A family drama without compromise
Teatro Flumen hosts Long Day’s Journey Into Night, the magnum opus of American playwright Eugene O’Neill, in an adaptation directed by Ernesto Caballero. Written in 1941 and premiered posthumously in 1956, the play is an autobiographical portrait of the author’s family, where the Tyrones—a fading actor, his addicted wife, and their two sons—confront their demons during a summer day in a seaside house. Regarded as one of the greatest plays of the 20th century, it explores themes of guilt, resentment, and the impossibility of escaping the past.
The production features a cast led by Carlos Hipólito (James Tyrone), Mapi Sagaseta (Mary Tyrone), Álex Villazán (Jaimie), and Nicolás Illoro (Edmund). Caballero’s direction, having previously worked with O’Neill’s texts, aims to preserve the raw emotional intensity of the original, with a staging that prioritises the script and performances.
Dates, times, and tickets
- Dates and times: 2 October (20:00), 3 October (20:00), and 4 October (19:30).
- Duration: 100 minutes, no interval.
- Language: Spanish.
- Minimum age: 16 (confirmed by the theatre).
- Price: From €33. Tickets are available on the Teatro Flumen’s official website and platforms like Atrapalo.
The theatre is located at Gregori Gea, 15. For directions, check the venue’s profile.
Why see this play
Long Day’s Journey Into Night is a cornerstone of modern theatre, and this production offers the chance to experience it performed by a cast with extensive careers in Spanish theatre. The play blends moments of intense drama with heart-wrenching melancholy, reflecting on family, addiction, and the inescapability of past mistakes. It’s not an easy watch, but it’s a profound and moving theatrical experience.
