Being self-employed, or “autónomo” in Spain is a more than ideal subject for a music comedy, in fact it’s almost surprising that this is the first time such a concept has been brought to the stage.

Set in a not too distant future, the crisis has come to an end and everyone is enjoying a stable job and maximum happiness. Alex’s wonderful life is shaken up when he’s canned and on the street. With one hand reaching ahead and the other on his mobile phone, like everyone else today, he will be forced to take charge of his own life: and self-employment is the only way forward. “Autonomos, the Musical” is a comedy that recounts the adventures of a thirty-something freelancer trying to survive against the cruel Tax Agency, clients with obsessive-compulsive disorder and a very odd accountant…