What’s being performed
«Paraíso blanco» is an object theatre piece that reinterprets Virgil’s The Aeneid in a contemporary light. Madrid’s Teatro Percutor transposes Aeneas’ flight after the fall of Troy to today’s migration from Africa, drawing parallels between the classical myth and the journeys of those seeking a better life. A narrator bridges both eras to show how suffering, hope, and displacement repeat, with objects as the story’s protagonists.
Who performs and how
The show is created and performed by Teatro Percutor, a company specialising in visual and object theatre. According to La Máquina, the production blends contemporary dramaturgy with a minimalist staging, where objects—from anatomical figures to everyday items—come to life to tell the story. There are no traditional actors: the focus lies on object manipulation and the narrator’s voice, guiding the audience between epic narrative and migratory reality.
Schedule and duration
«Paraíso blanco» lasts 60-65 minutes, with no interval. Performances at La Máquina are on Saturday, October 31 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, November 1 at 7:00 PM. The venue recommends the show for ages 16+ due to its themes and staging.
Prices and tickets
General admission costs €12 (€13 on La Máquina’s website). No discounts for groups like students or seniors are specified. Seats are numbered, and tickets are sold via the venue’s website or box office.
