'Un matrimonio sin filtros' Finds Success in Canary Islands as National Tour Expands
The successful Canary Islands tour of Javier Veiga and Marta Hazas’s play Un matrimonio sin filtros highlights a growing local appetite for major national productions as the show prepares for an upcoming international expansion.
The performing arts are playing an increasingly vital role in the Canary Islands’ cultural scene, a trend highlighted by the recent success of the play Un matrimonio sin filtros (A Marriage Without Filters). The production recently sold out both of its shows at the Teatro Leal in La Laguna, proving that local audiences have a strong appetite for major touring productions.
Written by and starring Javier Veiga and Marta Hazas, the play goes beyond simple comedy to offer a critique of our digital-obsessed world. The story follows a couple going through a breakup, using their reliance on technology to explore how mobile devices have changed the way we relate to one another. This relatable theme has helped the show reach 160 performances across Spain. Following its success in Tenerife, the tour will continue to Vecindario in Gran Canaria and the Auditorio de la Peña in El Hierro.
The tour’s success is also a win for local cultural strategy. La Laguna’s mayor, Luis Yeray Gutiérrez, emphasized the importance of bringing national productions to municipal venues, noting that it boosts the city’s cultural profile and competitiveness.
The production is now preparing to go international, with plans to launch versions for the Latin American market next season. For Veiga and Hazas, the play’s popularity comes down to its use of humor to tackle complex issues, allowing audiences to laugh at the ways technology complicates modern life.