Teatro Victoria to Host Wordless Puppet Production 'Trapos' This Weekend
Teatro Victoria in Santa Cruz de Tenerife will host the wordless puppet production Trapos this weekend, an existential performance by the Coriolis company that explores themes of life and death for audiences of all ages.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s cultural scene gets a fresh update this weekend with a show that pushes the boundaries of traditional children’s theater. Teatro Victoria is set to host Trapos, the latest production from the Coriolis company—an artistic collective with roots in both Uruguay and Spain. Performances are scheduled for this Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 12:00 p.m.
The play is unique for its ability to tackle complex, existential themes without using a single word. The story follows five characters—three elderly people and a dog, all portrayed by cloth puppets—as they navigate the reality of death. By focusing on everyday life, the company explores deep topics like resilience, human connection, and the nature of existence in a way that resonates with viewers of all ages.
The production relies on the expressiveness of the puppets, the skill of the puppeteers, and a carefully curated soundtrack rather than spoken dialogue. This wordless approach makes the story universal, allowing the audience to see their own experiences reflected in the characters' struggles. Trapos is part of a growing trend in family theater that favors emotional depth and human fragility over conventional storytelling, offering a thoughtful experience for everyone in the audience.