Marta González de Vega brings her smash-hit comedy to Lanzarote this August

If you are spending August on Lanzarote, clear your evening on Friday the 8th. The island’s most spectacular concert hall, buried inside a volcanic tube at Jameos del Agua, will host a comedy phenomenon that has been packing theatres across Spain for years. Marta González de Vega, an actress, playwright and scriptwriter with a razor-sharp wit, is bringing her solo show to the Festival Internacional de Humor Jameos, and it promises to be one of the cultural highlights of the summer.

The show is called “De Caperucita a loba en solo seis tíos” — which translates roughly to “From Little Red Riding Hood to She-Wolf in Just Six Guys” — and it has been described as one of the biggest humour-theatre successes in Spain over the last decade. It is not a traditional play with a cast and set changes. Instead, Marta stands alone on stage and fuses stand-up comedy, theatre and music into a single, dynamic performance. The premise is simple and universal: laughing at yourself in that ridiculous, vulnerable moment when love appears and a new relationship begins.

A metamorphosis told through six relationships

The narrative arc of the show follows a clear and very funny transformation. The protagonist starts out as an innocent “Caperucita” — Little Red Riding Hood — naive about the opposite sex and the complications of adult life. Through a series of romantic failures and absurd encounters, she learns hard lessons. Six relationships, each with its own story and its own brand of chaos, push her forward. By the end, she has evolved into a “loba,” a she-wolf: tougher, wiser and far more experienced in the ways of the world.

Local culture outlets frame the monologue as a sharp, humorous manual about the “patetismo” — the sheer ridiculousness — of romantic relationships. It is a theme that clearly resonates. The show has become a word-of-mouth sensation, and Marta’s ability to switch between vulnerable confession and biting punchline is what keeps audiences coming back. She writes and performs the material herself, which gives the evening an intimate, authentic feel, as if a very funny friend is telling you her most embarrassing life stories in a bar, only with perfect comic timing and a few musical numbers thrown in.

An evening inside a volcano

The venue itself is part of the magic. The Auditorio Jameos del Agua sits within the Jameos del Agua complex, a stunning cultural space designed by César Manrique inside a lava tube. The acoustics are exceptional, the atmosphere is unlike any conventional theatre, and the combination of natural stone and subtle lighting creates an almost mystical setting for a night of comedy. The performance is part of the Festival Internacional de Humor Jameos, which runs from July 2026 through to January 2027 and is bringing major national comedy hits to the island.

For visitors and digital nomads spending time on Lanzarote, this is a rare chance to experience top-tier Spanish humour in a world-class location. The show is performed in Spanish, so some language skills will help you catch every nuance, but Marta’s physical comedy and musicality are universally entertaining. Even if your Spanish is still a work in progress, the energy of the performance and the uniqueness of the setting make it a memorable night out.

Tickets and practical information

Tickets for the 8 August performance are on sale now, with prices starting from 25 €. The official ticketing platform is EcoEntradas, the Canary Islands’ own online ticket service, and that is the only clearly stated purchase option for this specific show. The event listing confirms a duration of about 90 minutes, and the festival recommends the show for ages 14 and up. No detailed seat categories or extra fees have been published, so the “from 25 €” price is the best guide available.

Given the popularity of the show on the mainland and the limited capacity of the auditorium, it is wise to book sooner rather than later. August is peak season on Lanzarote, and cultural events in unique venues like Jameos del Agua tend to sell out quickly. The show starts at 20:00, which gives you plenty of time for a relaxed dinner afterwards in the north of the island, perhaps in nearby Arrieta or Punta Mujeres.

Who is Marta González de Vega?

Marta González de Vega is a multifaceted talent who has built a reputation as one of Spain’s sharpest comedic voices. She is an actress, playwright and scriptwriter, a combination that allows her to control every aspect of her stage work. Her official site describes her with the dual title of “Guionista y Actriz” — screenwriter and actress — and that duality is the engine of her success. She does not just perform material written by someone else; she crafts her own stories, shapes her own jokes and delivers them with the precision of someone who knows exactly where every laugh should land.

“De Caperucita a loba en solo seis tíos” has become her signature piece, a long-running, award-winning solo show that has toured extensively and earned her a devoted following. The Lanzarote performance is part of that ongoing success story, bringing a proven hit to an island audience that, as Marta herself has noted in local interviews, has a special warmth and appreciation for live comedy. For one night in August, the volcanic silence of Jameos del Agua will be filled with laughter, music and the story of a woman who learned to turn romantic disaster into comic gold.