Cristina Fallarás debuts 'La diatriba del perro' at Teatro del Barrio, exploring feminist ally accused of sexual abuse

Cristina Fallarás has premiered 'La diatriba del perro,' a theatrical monologue exploring the complex figure of a male feminist ally accused of sexual abuse. The work features journalist and actor Sato Díaz in the lead role, performing at Madrid's Teatro del Barrio. Fallarás spent over two years writing the text after Díaz requested a monologue about allyship four years ago. The playwright describes creating a character based on a well-known television journalist who identifies as left-wing and feminist. The narrative confronts multiple contemporary issues including social media call-outs, generational divides within feminism, journalism's power structures, and debates about cancel culture. Approximately 200 supporters recently demonstrated for Fallarás outside Zaragoza courthouses, highlighting what they describe as targeted persecution. The work represents Fallarás's deliberate engagement with controversial topics, as she states she has immersed herself in every difficult conversation possible. The production emerges amid ongoing cultural conversations about accountability within progressive movements.