Manifesto Poetico has developed an evolving theatrical practice rooted in the abstraction of space, the spirit of imagination, and the essence of the collective. This foundation guides both its creative productions and pedagogical work. Committed to innovation, the laboratory explores the intersection of artistic and scientific disciplines, integrating diverse cultural influences to bring the essence of everyday life onto the stage.

A New Poetics of Theatre

We create theatre where space becomes narrative, imagination becomes structure, and the collective becomes the heart of storytelling. At the core of our work is a unique theatrical language we call Spatial Dramaturgy—a compositional approach that uses architecture, movement, rhythm, and gesture to shape new theatrical languages.

Theatre for and with the People

Manifesto Poetico merges artistic and scientific disciplines, drawing from multicultural traditions and the language of the streets to create contemporary popular theatre. We develop work that is rooted in human experience, while aiming to reflect and transform the world we share.

TransPoetico: Beyond the Literal

Our original works, called TransPoetico Productions, move beyond traditional storytelling. They explore the symbolic, the subconscious, and the poetic, engaging audiences in a visceral dialogue that transcends words. Developed and directed in collaboration with a cast of local artists, each production is an invitation to see, feel, and understand in new ways.

The Laboratory

Manifesto Poetico opens its research laboratory several times a year to artists from around the world. These sessions offer deep dives into theatrical exploration, emphasizing the development of new languages through collaborative, embodied research.

Our current research territories include: Spatial Dramaturgy: Theatrical Language, MaskPoetica: Contemporary Commedia dell’Arte, The Space of Comedy, Bouffon: At the Threshold of Consciousness, Contemporary Tragedy: In Search of Balance – In Search of Unity; Architecture of Gestures.

MAskpoetica: Contemporary
Commedia dell’Arte

Spatial Dramaturgy: Theatrical Language

The Space of Comedy

Bouffon:
At the Threshold of Consciousness

Contemporary Tragedy:
In Search of Balance, In Search of Unity

Solo dell’Arte

Mask Performance - Solo dell'Arte is a surprising and moving journey of masks in a new and Contemporary Commedia dell'Arte, demonstrating the omnipresence of this form of art in theatre and cinema. With nothing more than an empty space, leather masks and the audience, García Estévez takes us on two journeys where human nature plays the leading role.