Jéssika Rojano Explores Social Displacement in 'Ultraperiférica' at Leal Theatre
Performer Jéssika Rojano explores themes of social displacement and identity through her show Ultraperiférica, which premieres tonight at the Leal Theatre in La Laguna.
Tonight, the Canary Islands' cultural scene turns its focus to the challenges of social displacement. Performer Jéssika Rojano is set to take the stage at the Leal Theatre in La Laguna at 8:30 p.m. this Wednesday with her show, Ultraperiférica.
Moving beyond the traditional monologue, the performance uses Rojano’s own life story to explore what it means to live on the fringes of society. Born in 1984, Rojano draws on her diverse background in clowning, playwriting, and stand-up comedy to examine themes of identity, the influence of one's origins, and the daily pressures of the modern political landscape.
The show is part of a growing trend in Spanish comedy where the stage serves as a space to reflect on the experience of being an outsider. By exploring the feeling of not belonging—a sentiment she connects to living far from centers of power—Rojano aims to reach an audience that uses irony as a way to cope. More than just social commentary, the production seeks to turn the discomfort of being "different" into a shared experience, using humor to challenge how we think about fitting into today’s society.