Public Engagement
Discover the vibrant outreach program supported by the Arts Council, celebrating the intersection of Copla, queer identity, and migrant experiences. Through discussions, performances, and community-led events, these videos capture powerful conversations and creative expressions that challenge norms and amplify underrepresented voices.
Vox Pops
Audience reactions to Copla: A Spanish Cabaret presented at The Other Palace in London, January 2025.
The Love Tank Collaboration
An exploration of Copla with LGBTQ+ migrant collective The Love Tank, illuminating their shared challenges and inspiring the creation of new performance work that speaks to the queer migrant experience.
Spanish Elderly Collective
A journey of reminiscence through 20th century Copla songs with community group of elderly Spanish migrants CSM Miguel de Cervantes.
London LGBTQ+ Centre
A discussion at the LGBTQ+ Centre about disrupting homogenised Anglocentric theatrical tropes & embedding LGBTQ+ migrant voices in the public domain.
Specialist Panel Discussion 1
A discussion with scholars Alberto Mira and Rafael Peñas about the relevance of Copla in the 21st century. Held at The Other Palace on 19 January 2025.
Specialist Panel Discussion 2
A discussion with Copla specialists Lidia García and Manuel Rey about the legacy and development of Copla in 20th century Spain. Held at The Other Palace on 25 January 2025.