Barcelona,January 26,2026
A Daring Comedy Explores the Complex World of Dogs and Their Humans
Emma Bassas’s “Gossis” blends humor,improvisation,and social commentary in a unique theatrical experience.
- Actress Emma Bassas transforms the stage into a laboratory to examine the human-animal bond.
- The performance challenges preconceived notions about dominance, freedom, and empathy in canine relationships.
- “gossis” fuses clowning and improvisation with a sensitive and humorous approach.
- The show is followed by a call to action from VetWarriors, advocating for animal rights.
The emotional connection we share with dogs is often taken for granted, but a complex universe of social behaviors, hierarchies, and communication underlies that bond. Actress and improviser Emma Bassas delves into this fascinating world with Gossis, a daring comedy now playing at the Old Theater, prompting audiences to reflect on how our understanding of dogs reveals much about our own behavior and emotionality.
Through exaggerated humor and unexpected scenarios,Bassas embodies a perroformer – a playful portmanteau of “perro” (dog in Spanish) and “performer” – transforming the stage into a space where preconceived ideas will be challenged regarding dominance,freedom,and animal empathy. The comedy, at its core, subverts logic, creating an explosive and thought-provoking experience.
Did you know?-The term “perroformer,” coined by Bassas, playfully combines the Spanish word for dog (“perro”) with “performer,” highlighting the show’s central theme of blurring the lines between human and animal behavior.
Gossis is emotion and empathy in their purest form. Bassas brings more than twenty years of experience as a performer and as the founder of the companies Dejabugo and Las Kakófonikas to the stage, fusing clowning and improvisation with a unique and personal perspective, brimming with sensitivity and humor.
But the experience doesn’t end with the final curtain. VetWarriors will than take the stage,delivering an impactful presentation advocating for animal rights and offering concrete ways for the audience to get involved.
Pro tip-Arrive early to fully experience the post-show call to action by VetWarriors.They provide valuable resources and opportunities for supporting animal welfare initiatives.
Why did Bassas create “Gossis”? She aims to provoke reflection on the human-animal bond, questioning our assumptions about control and connection. Who is involved? Emma Bassas stars and created the show, with support from VetWarriors.What is “Gossis”? It’s a comedic performance blending clowning, improvisation, and social commentary. How did it end? The performance concludes with a call to action from VetWarriors, urging audience participation in animal rights advocacy.
Reader question-What does our relationship with our pets say about *us*? Share your thoughts on how animal companionship shapes human behavior and emotional well-being.
