As part of the program promoted by the Eibar City Council to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the Republic, Irene Hernando's play 'Ahotsa(k)' will premiere today, April 15, at the Coliseo Theater at 7:00 PM. A second performance will take place tomorrow, April 17, in Untzaga at 10:00 PM.
The theatrical proposal begins with a highly symbolic image in local history: the famous photograph taken by Indalezio Ojanguren in 1933, capturing the first vote of Eibar women. From this snapshot, Hernando has constructed a dramaturgy that transforms that historical moment into the starting point for a broader scenic reflection. The director and actress explains that “we are going to tell the story alongside three different women from Eibar who are protagonists”.
This work follows the journey of three local women between 1931 and 1933, showing how each of them might have experienced that period of profound political and social changes. From there, the show leaps to the present to offer a contemporary perspective on the situation of women and the progress achieved in recent decades. Hernando emphasizes that this dialogue between past and present is one of the key elements of the production.
“"It is true that things have improved a lot in women's lives, but we cannot relax."
On stage, Andrea Covadonga, Irati Sampayo, Rita Martín, and Irene Hernando herself will bring this choral story to life, in a production that combines acting, music, dance, and live singing. The dramaturgy and direction are by Hernando, while Quico Puges and other musicians have contributed to the musical aspect. The show also involves dance groups from the city such as Kaxa, Os Galaicos, and Kezka, responsible for the choreographies, as well as female voices from various Eibar choirs. Female participation is predominant in the entire production, with Hernando noting that “98% of the participants are women,” a deliberate decision. Gorka Errasti will be the only male actor.
