YUYAY, a striking monologue by Colombian artist Eddy Laverde at the UAB Theatre Hall

Yuyay — which in the Quechua language means memory, understood as the collection of ideas, feelings, impulses and recollections — is a one-woman show based on the true story of Colombian actress Eddy Yazmín Laverde. Through an intimate and direct staging, the artist immerses us in her experience, marked by the Colombian conflict, the loss of her brother, and the process of rebuilding her life in a new country.

The performance focuses on the situation of women who are victims of war and the looting of territories, and opens a space for peace and reflection on structural violence and its consequences.

In a down-to-earth and honest style, Eddy Laverde shares her humanity through situations brimming with black humour, combining soliloquy with traditional Colombian dances and theatrical devices that connect directly with the audience. 

YUYAY is a creation of the Compañía Abya-Yala, founded in 2021 in Sant Cugat del Vallès, with more than twelve years of prior experience in Colombia. The company was born as a space for theatrical research, creation and training, with a clear commitment to experimentation and the construction of its own unique aesthetics.

Its theatrical pieces are based on a collective effort and the need to give voice to realities that are often invisible. In addition to the professional creation space, the company develops projects with domestic workers from different parts of the world, thereby reinforcing its social and community commitment.

In addition to Yuyay, the company has created works such as Ñucanchi, My Hands Know More Than Cleaning, Diverse Women Building Freedom, and Between Blocks.

The performance lasts 30 minutes and will be followed by a 50-minute forum, creating a space for meeting and conversation with the audience. This participatory dimension reinforces the meaning of the piece: sharing memory as a tool for transformation and resistance.

Tickets can be acquired at the Theatre Hall's tickets office, which opens 30 minutes before the start of the performance. Admission is free but limited to the venue's capacity. Booking in advance is recommended via this form.