Una Boutique en la Florida in Almoradi
Una boutique en la Florida is a contemporary social comedy by the renowned playwright Paco Sanguino. It is being performed by a company El Club de la Serpiente as part of their 30th anniversary tour
What is the play about?
The play is set in a neighbourhood haberdashery and follows a group of five women who live in a nearby neighbourhood.
The plot revolves around their “Quixtotic.” Plan to improve their community, particularly their fight to install lifts in their ageing neighbourhood to assist the elderly residents.
Theme: It pays tribute to the matriarchy of working-class neighbourhoods, the grandmothers, mothers, and aunts who keep communities together when official assistance is limited.
The Tone: While it deals with serious social issues such as isolation and ageing, it is primarily a comedy. It’s described as having a sharp ‘stinging’ humour that relies on the strong, relatable chemistry of the female cast.