Will a 6-year-old sit through the whole show?

There's no dialogue, so it runs on visual gags, juggling, and odd puppet interactions. Kids who like watching people do silly physical stuff follow it easily. A kid who gets restless during movies may find it long.

Is there parking at Teatre Lliure, or do I need to take the metro?

There's a paid car park at the venue, but it fills up fast on weekends. The metro is easier: take L2 to Paral·lel and walk up about 10 minutes, or L3 to Drassanes and it's a longer walk. If you're coming from the city center, the metro is less stressful than hunting for a spot.

Can I grab food before or after the show?

There's a restaurant at Teatre Lliure, but it gets busy during festival season. Your safest bet is to eat before you arrive or grab something nearby in Montjuïc. The venue itself isn't in a neighborhood packed with cafes, so plan ahead if your kids get hungry.

What if my kid gets bored halfway through?

You can slip out without disrupting much. The show moves fast and there's always something happening on stage, so most kids stay with it or zone out quietly.

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Name: Juggling Clown Searches for Company
Start: 2026-07-11
End: 2026-07-12T23:59:59
Location: Teatre Lliure – Montjuïc (Espai Lliure)

When: Mon Oct 12
Ages: All ages
Price: Free

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Where

Sants-Montjuïc, Teatre Lliure – Montjuïc (Espai Lliure)

Ages

Duration

50m

Setting

Indoors

Original title

Compaña

Performance style

Object theater mixed with juggling and puppetry

What you need to know

Visual storytelling, no Catalan needed to follow the lonely character's quest
Six showtimes across two days, easy to slot into weekend schedules without long waits
Handmade puppets and props, built by the performer himself for an intimate, tactile feel

About

Compaña is a circus-theater hybrid with juggling, object manipulation, and life-sized puppets. Performer Jesús Velasco plays a solitary character searching for human connection, using handmade props and surreal imagery to explore imagination and loneliness. The largely non-verbal show blends circus disciplines with puppet theater.