The stigma of having a torturer in the family arrives at La Abadía with 'No mires'

The theatrical play, based on real events from the Chilean dictatorship, explores family silences and the human condition.

Image of a theatre stage with a chair and scattered papers, evoking an intimate drama.
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Image of a theatre stage with a chair and scattered papers, evoking an intimate drama.

Teatro de La Abadía hosts until November 1st the premiere of 'No mires', a play co-produced by Cultura i Conflicte that addresses complex family histories marked by the Chilean dictatorship and repression.

The production, premiering on October 22nd, is inspired by the story of Verónica Estay Stange, daughter of repressed individuals and niece of Miguel Estay, known as 'El Fanta', a key collaborator in Pinochet's repression. The play delves into the silences, guilt, and betrayal within a family divided by history.
Directed by Joan Arqué and starring Pep Cruz, Erol Ileri, Marta Marco, and Gemma Martínez, 'No mires' is presented as a thriller based on real events. The plot follows Verónica's endeavor to unravel the versions of events and understand the pain that fractured her family, inviting the audience to reflect on the fragility of democracies and the boundaries between good and evil.
The collective Cultura i Conflicte, known for its documentary work in previous plays like 'Hay alguien en el bosque' and 'Moríos', has conducted extensive research for this project. The play integrates interviews with the real protagonists, video fragments, and archival material to explore memory, individual responsibility, and the 'grey areas' of the human condition.
As a complement to the play, a series of podcasts featuring original testimonies and interviews from the documentation process has been produced, available on Spotify and the Cultura i Conflicte website.
Based on information from the official source: Teatro de La Abadía (01/10/2026)