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In the year marking the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death, a musical arrives inviting us to discover the boy who dreamed of transforming the world.
With fantasy, humour and tenderness, the show reveals his struggle against illness, his connection with nature as a source of inspiration, and the birth of an extraordinary talent: bringing to life what seemingly has none.
Opening night 15 November at Teatre Poliorama.
"How is
genius born?"
The show in pictures
An authentic
sonic trencadís
Pop, rock, classical and traditional
Mashups of Led Zeppelin, Mozart, Eminem, The Police and traditional Catalan songs in a single score.
Live music and vocals
Enjoy 7 voices and 18 instruments on stage. Live music at every performance.
A score inspired by Gaudí
Original arrangements and compositions reflecting Gaudí's universe: nature, creativity and resilience.
Theater company
Cast & Creative Team
The creative, technical and artistic team bringing to life Gaudí: El despertar del geni.
Authorship & Direction
- Creation
- Alfredo Ruiz and Cristina Estarelles
- Direction
- Cristina Estarelles
- Musical direction & arrangements
- Asier Olabarrieta
- Assistant director
- David Pintó
- Set design
- Sarah Bernardy, Raúl Vilassis and Cristina Estarelles
- Stage ironwork
- Montferrer
- Choreographer
- Miquel Barcelona
- Costume design
- Cristina López
Technical & Artistic Team
- Lighting design
- Isabel Joaniquet
- Sound design
- Marc Domènech
- Video projection design
- Ferran Caldito and Àlex Casabó
- Video technical design
- Àlex Soto
- Technical director
- Raúl Vilassis
- Stage machinist
- Anton Condal
- Backdrop construction
- Pilar Albadalejo
- Fly system construction
- "Pitu" Josep Pons
- Photography
- David Ruano
- Poster illustrations
- Brenda Moreno
- Poster design
- Carla Serrat
- Historical advisor
- Mireia Freixa
Performers & Musicians
- Antoni Gaudí
- Lluís Soler (voice-over)
- Anton Gaudí
- Estel Aparicio (vocals)
- Antònia Cornet
- Irene Jòdar (vocals, violin and percussion)
- Francesc Gaudí
- Andreu Domènech (vocals, alto sax, baritone sax, transverse flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, drums, tamborí and flabiol)
- Pare Llanes
- Albert Triola (vocals and percussion)
- Eduard Toda
- Núria Masip (vocals, transverse flute and percussion)
- Josep Ribera
- Natalia Revilla (vocals and percussion)
- Pere Berenguer
- Arnau Prats (double bass, electric bass and acoustic guitar)
- Sr. Martorell
- Asier Olabarrieta (vocals, drums, percussion, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, piano and harmonica)
- Sra. Jujol
- Lara Streccia (vocals, piano, Irish flute and drums)
Groups and schools
Special rates for groups and school programmes. A unique cultural experience for all ages.
Group discounts
Bring your group and enjoy special prices. Ideal for associations, companies, large families and other groups. Check availability and rates at Top Grups.
Group bookings →School performances
Morning sessions for primary and secondary school groups. An educational and cultural resource about Gaudí and Catalan heritage. See the listing at Espectacles amb Classe.
School information →Casa Batlló, co-creator of the show
As part of Gaudí Year 2026, Casa Batlló presents Gaudí: El despertar del geni, bringing Antoni Gaudí closer to new audiences through the performing arts.
"We want new generations to discover not only the universal genius that Gaudí was, but also the person: the curious, observant child behind his work. This musical lets us tell that story in a moving way."
Gary Gautier — Managing Director, Casa Batlló
What do audiences say?
“We were absolutely amazed! We discovered a side of Gaudí we never knew. The music and staging are fantastic.”
“What impressed me most was the music. The mix of traditional Catalan songs, pop, rock and classical music is incredible!”
“So much more than I expected! A fun, moving musical with moments that really make you think. Highly recommended!”
“My kids absolutely loved it! And so did we. A wonderful, surprising story that's well worth experiencing together as a family.”
“A beautiful story full of emotion. I loved discovering how that little boy who was so different grew up to become a genius.”
Live the Gaudí experience
Season at Teatre Poliorama, Barcelona, from November 2026 to January 2027.
Teatre Poliorama · La Rambla, 115 · Barcelona · Nov 2026 – Jan 2027