Sparkling with wit, melody, and mischievous satire, La Périchole is Offenbach at his most irresistible. Inspired by the real-life Peruvian street singer Micaela Villegas, the operetta follows two penniless lovers whose fortunes take a chaotic turn when the corrupt Viceroy of Peru decides he wants the heroine for himself. What unfolds is a whirlwind of disguises, drunken letters, political send-ups, and heartfelt romance — all wrapped in Offenbach's effervescent score. Light on its feet yet sly in its humour, La Périchole blends comic exuberance with moments of genuine tenderness, making it a joyful, tuneful celebration of love, liberty, and theatrical flair.

The performance will be in French, with English and Spanish surtitles.

Sparkling with wit, melody and mischievous satire, La Périchole shows Offenbach at his peak. Inspired by the real Peruvian street singer Micaela Villegas, the operetta follows two penniless lovers whose fate is turned upside down when the corrupt viceroy of Peru decides to take the heroine. What follows is a whirlwind of disguises, drunken letters, political mockery and heartfelt romance — all carried by Offenbach's sparkling music. Both light and subtly impertinent, La Périchole blends comic exuberance with true tenderness, offering a joyful celebration full of charm and freedom.

 

 

Llena de ingenio, melodía y una sátira traviesa, La Périchole muestra a Offenbach en su faceta más irresistible. Inspirada en la cantante callejera peruana Micaela Villegas, la opereta sigue a dos amantes sin un centavo cuyo destino da un giro caótico cuando el virrey corrupto del Perú decide que quiere a la protagonista para sí mismo. Lo que sigue es un torbellino de disfraces, cartas escritas en estado de embriaguez, burlas políticas y un romance sincero — todo envuelto en la partitura efervescente de Offenbach. Ligera y astuta a la vez, La Périchole combina exuberancia cómica con momentos de auténtica ternura, convirtiéndose en una celebración alegre, musical y llena de libertad.