Golgota picnic" by Rodrigo Garcia

The essay analyses the production of Golgotha picnic by the Spanish artist Rodrigo Garcia, seen in the context of the 2011 Festival d’Automne in Paris. The paper describes the structure of the representation and its relations with the non-dramatic monologue written by Garcia out of which it freely develops. The essay highlights the elements which justify its inclusion in the context of performative theatre, that is the subject of this special issue of the journal. It also seeks an interpretation of the ideas and values inspiring the work and clarifies the reasons for its strong impact on the audience.