“My germà, Bernard”: poetry, memory and emotional exorcism in the Sala Beckett
The Sala Beckett hosts, from 19 September to October 12 2025, the premiere of My brother, Bernard, a poetic and multidisciplinary proposal that pays tribute to the playwright Bernard-Marie Koltès, who died in 1989 from AIDS.
The work, created by the company La Segona Millor, is based on the book Letters, a collection of letters written by Koltès and collected by his brother François.
Directed by Esther Villamor, who also signs the dramaturgy together with Berta Giraut, the piece is presented as an intimate journey into the afterlife, a song of love to the brothers, mothers, caregivers and friends who accompany us to the end.
The production combines text, video scenes, sound, and stage design into a highly emotional experience.
The cast heads it Albert Auselle, with voiceovers by Berta Giraut, Oriol Guinart y Sergi TorrecillaThe stage design and video scene are in charge of Alfonso Ferri Parres, while the lighting is the work of Raimon Rius and the sound of Esther Villamor y Gerard Marsal.
The work can be seen at the Dalt Room Beckett, with performances from Wednesday to Saturday at 19:30 p.m. and Sundays at 18 p.m. The performance lasts 1 hour, and tickets range from € 11 and € 22, with a special 50% discount on the first performances.
🎭 Why watch My brother, Bernard?
My brother, Bernard It's not just a play: it's a poetic, intimate, and deeply human experience. Inspired by the letters of playwright Bernard-Marie Koltès, collected by his brother François, this piece pays tribute to the bonds that define us: siblings, mothers, friends, those who care for us, and those who see us through to the end. Directed by Ester Villamor and with the collaboration of Berta Giraut, Alfonso Ferri, and Albert Ausellé, the show combines text, image, and sound to create a moving and transformative theatrical ritual.
Going to see it is like immersing yourself in a highly emotional contemporary drama that speaks of grief, fraternal love, and memory. It's also an opportunity to discover the company's work. The Second Best, who has managed to transform an epistolary legacy into a work of performing art.
📍 Address and directions to Sala Beckett
Beckett Room – International Drama Workshop 📌 Carrer de Pere IV, 228-232, 08005 Barcelona
Located in the Poblenou neighborhood, Sala Beckett is a benchmark for contemporary theatrical creation in Catalonia. The space combines stage programming with training and artist residencies, offering a welcoming and creative atmosphere.
🚇 How to get there:
- Meter: Line L4 (yellow) – Station llacuna (5 minutes walk) Line L1 (red) – Station Glories (10 minutes walk)
- Tram: Lines T4, T5 and T6 – Stop Peter IV
- Buses: Lines H14, V23, 6, 7, 92 – Nearby stops at Peter IV y Diagonal Avenue
- Bicycle: There are Bicing stations nearby and bike lanes throughout the neighborhood.
View My brother, Bernard At Sala Beckett, it's more than just attending a play: it's participating in an act of memory, beauty, and resistance. A must-attend event for those who love theater that challenges and moves.
