Genís, a high school teacher passionate about world literature, has lived with his wife Marta for twenty years. He has never been unfaithful. But one day, while browsing the internet, he discovers something unexpected. He comes across a hyper-realistic silicone doll and is captivated by her beauty. He clicks, adds her to the cart, and she arrives within 48 hours. Genís falls in love with Lola. He speaks to her with sweetness and devotion. Can love be immoral? How far are we willing to go to accept a relationship between a man and a doll?
But Lola is no ordinary object: she is a sexualized figure, a product of a patriarchal and capitalist society that reduces women to their bodies. Yet for Genís, Lola could be like a Virgin Mary—only not carved from wood or marble, but made of silicone. Where does this doll belong? In a museum? A supermarket? A church? Is she a commodity or an object of devotion?
This is a play that blends comedy and drama. It explores the dynamics of a long-married couple and their teenage son trying to find his space. It reflects on a consumerist, patriarchal society that normalizes sexualized silicone dolls while remaining silent about everyday sexism. But it also speaks of creation, spirituality, and love as an act of faith—a faith that can be lost but also renewed. It’s the story of a family fighting against an entire village—but also against themselves and their own beliefs.
‘The Silicone Family’ was a finalist for the 2023 Frederic Roda Theatre Award.