# Pepe Viyuela Timon of Athens productions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pepe-viyuela-timon-of-athens-productions > Updated: 2026-07-31T03:00:15.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. In July 2026, actor Pepe Viyuela headlined a stark, gothic staging of Shakespeare’s *Timon of Athens* at the Festival of Mérida, the first Spanish performance of the play in about a dozen years. Directed by Hernán Gené, the production mixed minimalist scenery with pop‑song cues and featured Viyuela delivering an anti‑capitalist monologue that reframed the classic story as a critique of money and social bonds. Two weeks later, the same production moved to the Castillo de Niebla Festival, again under Gené’s direction and with Viyuela in the title role. The show opened in the castle’s historic courtyard, retaining its contemporary staging that blends tragedy, satire and irony. Viyuela reiterated the play’s commentary on modern capitalism, emphasizing how wealth can eclipse friendship and love. Both events highlight a coordinated effort to revive a rarely performed Shakespeare tragedy in Spain while using it as a platform for political reflection. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: Pepe Viyuela leads bitter Shakespeare tragedy 'Timón de Atenas' at Castillo de Niebla Festival Shakespeare’s rare tragedy ‘Timón de Atenas’ opens the Castillo de Niebla Festival on Aug 1, directed by Hernán Gené and starring Pepe Viyuela in a contemporary, satirical staging. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pepe-viyuela-leads-bitter-shakespeare-tragedy-timn-de-atenas-at-castillo-de-niebla-festival ### 2026-07-17: Pepe Viyuela's Radical Timon of Athens Shakes Up Mérida Festival Pepe Viyuela leads a radical anti‑capitalist staging of Shakespeare’s rare “Timon of Athens” at the Mérida Festival, sparking debate with its gothic set and outspoken monologue. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pepe-viyuelas-radical-timon-of-athens-shakes-up-mrida-festival --- Cite as: Pepe Viyuela Timon of Athens productions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pepe-viyuela-timon-of-athens-productions