Billie: A Theatrical and Musical Tribute to Billie Holiday at DAU al Sec

The irreplaceable figure of Billie Holiday comes alive on the Barcelona stage in a moving performance that unites theatre and jazz in an ongoing dialogue. 🎭🎶

Presented by La Pacheca Collective, this production delves into the light and shadows of one of the most influential voices in modern music history.

🎭 Billie

📅 From December 28 to 30, 2026

🕐 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 7:30 pm

📍 DAU al Sec, Barcelona

🎟️ €19

📖 An intimate journey through music and civil rights

The performance pays tribute to Billie Holiday across three dimensions: as an extraordinary performer, as an individual, and as a pioneer of the civil rights movement. Through this stage encounter, the project seeks to bring jazz into the theatre and theatre into jazz, seamlessly merging both art forms.

Between songs, the actress recounts defining episodes from Holiday's legendary and tragic life. The narrative directly invites the audience to consider how one survives in a society defined by classism, sexism, and racism, questioning whether these struggles belong to a century ago or remain painfully present today.

🎭 La Pacheca Collective and the creative team

The piece features playwrighting by Bea Insa and Ángel Mirou. Directed and performed by Bea Insa, the staging includes live piano accompaniment by Lidia Facerías. Sound design and audiovisuals are by Ángel Mirou, with lighting design by Patxi Pascual and Bea Insa.

ℹ️ Good to know: Language: Spanish and Catalan. Running time: approximately 70 minutes. Discounts available for seniors over 65, Carnet Jove, Cultura Jove with library card, and ADETCA or AADPC members.

✨ An unmissable evening exploring the power, resilience, and music of a true jazz legend.