'La fosa' Explores Spanish Civil War Trauma in La Laguna Performance
Zálatta Espacio Escénico in La Laguna will host a performance of La fosa this Sunday, a play exploring the existential trauma and moral dilemmas faced by victims of the Spanish Civil War.
Historical memory returns to the spotlight in the Canary Islands this weekend. Zálatta Espacio Escénico, located at 119 Carretera Monte de las Mercedes in La Laguna, will host a performance of La fosa this Sunday at 8:30 p.m. The play was written by Pedro Carrasco Garijo and directed by Telesforo Rodríguez.
The production explores the collective trauma of the Spanish Civil War. Featuring actors Pablo Gordillo, Anderson Hernández, Javier de León, Inés Rodríguez González, and Clara Real, the story follows a diverse group of characters—a doctor, a farm worker, a young man, and two domestic workers—who all face the same fate: execution by firing squad. Rather than following a strict historical timeline, the play focuses on the existential experience of these individuals as they wait to die, attempting to make sense of their lives and the reasons behind their execution.
This production is particularly timely in Spain, where the Democratic Memory Law continues to spark national debate regarding the recognition of victims. By examining the search for meaning in the face of political violence, La fosa uses theater to explore moral dilemmas and the fragility of human life under repression. The play serves as an invitation to reflect on the historical wounds that still influence the country’s identity today.