Theatre -Open stage space

UNA HISTORIA DE BILBAO

De Lander Otaola

A humorous and nostalgic vision of a Basque Country that will never return.

23 to 24 october 2026

Hook, by Spielberg; Labyrinth, with David Bowie; A Christmas Carol, by Dickens… This play is a version of all these classics and, at the same time, of none of them. It is a nostalgic tribute to an industrial, rusty, down-to-earth and beautiful Euskal Herria that will never return. A show that touches the heartstrings and tickles the soul of working-class neighbourhood people — from any neighbourhood — all those of us who have walked the streets, the mud and the docks.

Amid polluted estuaries, graffiti, syringes, *bilbainadas*, Basque dialects and political troubles, two actors perform the story of a Basque family over the course of 100 years, transforming themselves into different characters who will feel anything but unfamiliar. Come and join us on this magical and endless night… We are going to leave our hearts on stage.


The team


Directed by: Ramón Ibarra.
Dramaturgy: Lander Otaola.
Actors: Asier Hormaza, Lander Otaola.
Music: Iñaki Maruri.
Sound space: Oizeder Mayo.
Poster and photos: Xabi Albizu, KOA films.
Production: Aitato Producciones.
Collaboration: Teatro Arriaga.

Premiere at the Arriaga Theatre.

Passes

23/10/2026 19:30 h.
24/10/2026 19:00 h.

Prices

18€ /con descuentos

Friends of Arriaga:
25% DISCOUNT.

Groups, young people, over-65s, unemployed, large families, theater professionals and people with 33%+ disability:
20% DISCOUNT.

Youth quota:
tickets at €5, limited quota.

Last minute discount (for above-mentioned groups, except Friends of Arriaga):
50% DISCOUNT.

Last minute discount for Young Friends of Arriaga:
70% DISCOUNT.

People with disabilities who use wheelchairs:
50% DISCOUNT (in proscenium balcony and one accompanying person)
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