HisPanic Breakdown is a theatre collective that focuses on original collaborations between English and Spanish artists. Our aim is to voice the experience of migrant queer artists that are ‘othered’ but aim to transform the theatre landscape by contributing access to their otherwise remote cultural referents. Past projects of the company include ‘Men on the Verge of a HisPanic Breakdown’ (2009-10), ‘Wondering Thoughts’ (2014) and 'Miss Brexit' (2022-23). We have asserted to translate and promote Spanish ‘Copla’, a Spanish music theatre form, to Anglo-speaking audiences. The company’s previous show The Copla Musical (2014-22) was widely seen in Europe and America and the recipient of International Awards, including Best Musical Production at ISTFDC, Bulgaria: www.thecoplamusical.com

The company is led by Alejandro Postigo, gay Spanish migrant theatre-maker based in London since 2009. Alejandro has completed a PhD in the Intercultural Adaptation of Copla, which thoroughly explored access to the form by international recipients. In London, he has worked as an actor in West End productions such as ‘In the Heights’ (Kings Cross Theatre), ‘Flahooley’ (Sadler’s Wells), ‘The Winter’s Tale, Romeo and Juliet and Swan Lake’ (Royal Opera House) and TV sitcom ‘Episodes’ (BBC), among others. He has assisted in West End projects ‘Strictly Ballroom’ (Piccadilly Theatre), choreographed musical ‘Nutcracker’ (Pleasance Theatre) and opera ‘The Merry Widow’ (Wilton’s Music Hall), and regularly collaborates with the Royal Ballet since 2012.