Since 1982, Carlos Martínez has crafted a world of theatre where Mediterranean spirit meets the subtlety of modern mime. A passionate observer of human nature, Martínez reveals seemingly trivial encounters in which we ultimately recognize ourselves. With the skill of an artisan and the insight of an artist who continually seeks to deepen his craft, Martínez transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, inviting us to laugh and reflect upon the human condition.
In 2025, Martínez celebrates his 70th birthday (and more than four decades on stage) by bringing his iconic show “Time to Celebrate” back to the theatre. This anniversary program opens with a selection of his most cherished works. Each night, he chooses which “jewels” from his collection to showcase: the gentle flutter of a butterfly, a pocket watch that reveals a family’s history, or a barber who turns into a mischievous rogue. In each performance, Martínez offers a tribute to life’s simplest yet most profound moments, combining humor and emotional depth in a way that makes each evening unique.
The second half of “Time to Celebrate” delves into a theme that has always intrigued him: the passage of time. Through irony and humor, Martínez leads us on a thought-provoking journey, inviting us to climb the steps of a bell tower alongside an old timekeeper. When the bell rings, we enter the keeper’s world of silent monologues. Through memories and dreams, we listen with our eyes, experiencing a motorcycle race, a baby’s crib, a basketball game, a wedding… each scene opens up a dialogue about our shared humanity, leaving us with a sense of hope and connection.
“Time to Celebrate” is Martínez’s heartfelt gift to those who have supported his journey as a mime by coming to the theatre over the years. It’s a sincere expression of his gratitude to his audience, to whom he brings joy by continually expanding the limits of silence and rekindling the boundless magic of imagination.
In a world often overshadowed by haste and negativity, Carlos Martínez reminds us of the beauty of the moment. As his legendary show returns in 2025, he demonstrates that mime is a timeless art, as relevant and moving in today’s fast-paced digital world as ever.
Download the Hand Program from 2007: Hand program Time to Celebrate
PART I
Revisits a selection of the pieces from the most well known shows of Carlos Martínez: Hand Made, Human Rights and My Bible.
PART II
Develops a theme that has always intrigued the Spaniard, that of time. We climb the stairs with an old timekeeper to the top of the bell tower and when he pulls on the cord to ring the bell we enter into his world of silent monologues.
As he “narrates” his memories and dreams, we listen with our eyes and are transported to a train station, a basketball game, perhaps even a wedding… and ultimately to engage in a wonderful dialogue about our own humanity.
Carlos Martínez reserves the right to make changes in his program.
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Carlos Martínez Management