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CABARET, the Kit Kat Klub from the inside
Pepa Lucas
She is an actress, singer, and vocal coach;
we’ve seen her in Vota Juan, La chica de las
curvas, Les Misérables, Billy Elliot, and now,
once again, shining in Cabaret.
What does Cabaret represent for you?
“Cabaret is one of the most important musi-
cals in the industry.”
It’s a musical like life—cyclical. It’s impor-
tant for it to remain on stage, because it re-
minds us of what must never happen again,
and what, in some places, is returning. Let’s
hope it raises awareness.
It’s a musical that reflects that era, its lowest
passions, and the looming shadow.
How do you feel about playing the same
character again?
It’s a challenge to play the same character
10 years later, with the maturity I’ve gained.
What stands out most is exploring the new
perspective the director brings to Fraulein
Kost, who represents the decadence of the
era, the support for the Nazi rise, and the
lack of awareness of what she truly stood for.
Tony River
With a long career in film, theatre, and television behind him,
we’ve seen him in films such as Todos a la cárcel, Tranvía a
la Malvarrosa, and A quién le importa, among others.
What is it like for you to be part of this new Cabaret?
The call was a rush of adrenaline; Heer Schultz is very
interesting.
What would you highlight?
Let’s interact with the audience, and it’s a reminder that
serves as a parallel between two eras — the era of the
musical and the present day, mind you.
“Cabaret is culture and history to be properly learned.”
Carmen Conesa
The girl of today has been seen in Merlí: Sapere Aude,
Barrios Altos, The Longest Night, with a spectacular ca-
reer in film, theatre and television.
Is being part of the Kit Kat Klub a challenge you’ve
overcome?
Every character in my life has been a challenge; perhaps
this one is about dancing on the table and having the au-
dience so close. The parallel between the past and the
present makes art the open door.
Iñigo Sanchez-Prieto, Iñaki Fernández, Silvia Montesinos and another actors ©Asnerp
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