The article from El País highlights recent premieres in theater and dance across Spain, focusing on notable productions such as 'El barquer' directed by Julio Manrique, which showcases his talent in actor direction while critiquing the weaknesses of the original text by Jez Butterworth. Another noteworthy production is 'Ni flores, ni funeral, ni cenizas, ni tantán,' directed by María Goiricelaya, which features a cast of various talents but receives criticism for its simplistic dialogues that fail to develop deeper emotions and characters. Lastly, the piece also mentions 'El rey de la farándula' by Ángel Ruiz, suggesting a landscape rich with cultural expression yet calling attention to the mixed reviews of these performances, reflecting both the vibrancy and challenges of the contemporary theater scene in Spain.