Play against Catholics at Barcelona Theatre

Case information
Incident date
Country
Spain
Categories
  • Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against
  • Morals
Societal Sphere
  • Arts
Hate Crime & Violent Incidents
  • Insult or Incitement
Religious Freedom / Discrimination
  • Defamation
  • Negative Stereotyping

The Cataluña National Theatre (TNC) in Barcelona is showing “Gang Band” from March 24th to April 17th 2011, during Lenten time. The plot describes the environment of a gay bar during the Pope’s visit to Barcelona. The play uses quotations from the Bible and the characters mock Christian traditional roles and beliefs. The TNC receives public funds to support culture and arts.