Experience the magic of Antoni Gaudí’s Barcelona like never before in “Trencadíx,” a stunning theatrical show by TODOZANCOS. This innovative proposal merges architecture, movement, and light, transforming the stage into a vibrant and pulsating mosaic. Inspired by Gaudí’s revolutionary “trencadís” technique, which uses fragments of broken ceramics to create dazzling mosaics, “Trencadíx” celebrates the harmony between humanity and nature in a whirlwind of organic shapes and vibrant colors.

About the Show

“Trencadíx” is more than a show; it is an immersive journey into a world of fantasy and transformation. Our artists become living architecture, their costumes and movements echoing the intricate details of Gaudí’s masterpieces. Every step and turn creates a visual symphony, where fragmented pieces come together to form something sublime. Witness the beauty of “trencadís” as it dances before your eyes, a testament to unlimited creativity and the power of art to uplift the spirit.

Synopsis

Imagine a city built of light and mosaics, where the guardians of Trencadíx move on stilts, elevated above the ordinary. Their costumes, reflecting the architecture of a forgotten master, shine like ceramic jewels. Each guardian embodies a color, an emotion, a fragment of history, tasked with protecting the vibrant soul of the city.
But one day, harmony is shattered. The wind falls silent, and the reflections lose their luster. Something is missing. Then, the guardians begin to move, their elegant steps tracing patterns in the air like living stained glass. The city awakens, the light returns, and the mosaic heart begins to beat again.

The Movement – The whisper of trencadís

The artists move with grace and power, their stilts creating a hypnotic rhythm. The costumes swirl, creating the illusion of an endless spiral of shining fragments. Each gesture embodies Gaudí’s fluid lines, not rigid, but organic, like waves in the sand or branches in the wind. The very air seems to dance with them, and the ground trembles beneath their light steps. They are more than characters; they are the embodiment of nature’s movement translated into art. With each turn and leap, they bring the city to life.

Show Details:

  • Original Idea and Designs: CIA. TODOZANCOS / PAOLA DELBALZO & FABIAN LOPEZ
  • Production and Direction: CIA. TODOZANCOS
  • Photos: GONZALO DALGALARRANDO
  • Type: Street show (adaptable to indoor spaces)
  • Stage Space: Outdoor space or indoor stage with a minimum height of 3.5 meters
  • Duration: 1 to 4 acts, approximately 60 minutes
  • Target Audience: All audiences
  • Language: Universal (visual and gestural show)
  • Artists: 2 to 7 artists
  • Assembly/Dismantling: 1.5 hours / 1.5 hours
  • Technical Requirements: Dressing room for makeup