Five Years or Five Minutes
Tue 28 Apr
|The BCN Studio
A young man says goodbye to his family and friends to begin his journey, with only a backpack. He ends up on the streets of Spain finding out what life is all about when you are scared, hungry and in a lot of pain.
Time & Location
28 Apr 2026, 20:00 – 22:00 CEST
The BCN Studio, Carrer d'Elkano, 26, 0 1A, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
Guests
About The Event
Theatre | In English | Doors open 19:30 | Duration: 60mins
Tickets 12€
At the door 14€
Esta obra también se presenta en castellano el 21 de abril
The plot follows a young man who, carrying nothing but a backpack, says goodbye to his family and friends to embark on a new adventure. His journey leads him through the streets of Spain, where he is confronted with a harsh and unforgiving reality. The audience witnesses the protagonist learning, through experiences marked by fear, hunger, and pain, what it truly means to live on the streets.
The narrative is deepened by the challenging environment and the trials he must endure. As he struggles to survive in a hostile world, each experience leaves a profound mark on his personal and emotional growth. What might become a source of regret for many instead transforms into an enriching and formative experience for him.
The climax of the story unfolds in the midst of a pandemic, a circumstance that further worsens his situation, yet unexpectedly provides an opportunity for transformation. Through this personal journey and its unforeseen turns, the work invites the audience to reflect on the power of courage, resilience, and the human capacity to find light even in the darkest of times.
Directed by MJ Karmi
Written & Performed by Jonatan Pinke