How do Josep Maria Benet i Jornet’s Desig and Sergi Belbel’s Morir experiment with theatre?

In the context of Catalan theatre, Josep Maria Benet i Jornet and Sergi Belbel are recognized for their experimental approaches to the stage following the revival of the medium in the mid-1970s.1

• Josep Maria Benet i Jornet: In his 1991 play Desig ("Desire"), Benet employs metatheatrical techniques to construct a philosophical fable.1
• Sergi Belbel: In his 1995 comedy Morir ("Dying"), Belbel experiments with structure and performance by having actors exchange roles. The play depicts characters in events that appear to lead to their death during the first act, only to reveal in the second act that they have escaped that fate.1

These works reflect the broader trend of Catalan theatre becoming increasingly exploratory toward the turn of the 21st century.1