The Galician actress Noelia Castro has expressed that the play they present serves to reflect a daily reality. The Galician company A Panadaría, co-produced by the National Dramatic Center, arrives for the first time in Toledo with their show "Las que limpian". It is a reivindicative, original, feminist work with irreverent humor that addresses the precarious situation of hotel maids in Spain.
The theatrical piece, included in the 25th cycle of Contemporary Theater at the Rojas Theater in Toledo, is a utopian satire inspired by the struggle of these workers who are made invisible by society. The directors of the company, in collaboration with real workers, have created a production that emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing the work of housekeeping staff.
"We did not want to turn them into victims, but rather show their struggle and resistance," Noelia Castro commented. The play has been well received in various Spanish venues since its premiere in October 2022, noted for its humor, comedy, and social criticism. The intention of the company is for this play to reach audiences across the country.
The protagonists of "Las que limpian" are women who have been denigrated and mistreated, but have decided to organize themselves in the Association 'Las Kellys' to demand fair and dignified treatment for their essential work in the hotel industry. Noelia Castro emphasizes that the aim of the production is to show the harsh realities faced by these workers, always with respect for their work and their struggle for better working conditions.
