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[title]Pica Pica became a show that kids enjoy and parents appreciate. With a hilarious combination that includes performances, songs, and games, these three multifaceted artists are taking the stage by storm, both in theaters and on YouTube, where they have over 10 million followers! Thanks to their talent and charisma, they have crossed the borders of their native Spain to bring joy to children around the world, including the Argentine audience.
With a tour that includes performances in Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Córdoba, and Rosario, we spoke with Nacho, Emiliano, and Belén about their creative process, the challenge of entertaining both children and parents, and their favorite spots in Buenos Aires.
How did the Pica Pica group form?
It was 2011 when Nacho Repetto (better known as Nacho Bombín), Emiliano Muller (Emi Bombón), and Belén Guijarro (Belén Pelo de Oro) decided, with great enthusiasm, to create a theatrical group for young children. All three came from backgrounds in dramatic arts, clowning, dance, circus, music, and improvisation, so their meeting became a creative whirlwind focused on entertaining young children, without leaving out their families.
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We started doing theatrical shows with music, and at the public's request, we decided to record our first album," they share, adding, "Later, the YouTube channel came along to make it easy for everyone to access our songs".
The rest is history. With over 10 million subscribers on their YouTube channel, 8 billion views, and international tours, they have become one of the most popular shows for kids and one of the most beloved by parents.
What do you keep in mind when speaking to kids?
We always try to keep the language simple and create fun situations around educational content for children. We explore the world of popular songs, but we also create new songs of our own, maintaining a fresh and fun tone. In live performances, in addition to considering the kids, we also think about the accompanying adults—families who want to have fun and be entertained in a direct and close way. We take our work very seriously, and it's also important for us to enjoy ourselves on stage and pass that energy along.
In addition to considering the kids, we also think about the accompanying adults—families who want to have fun and be entertained in a direct and close way.
Children are a very demanding audience, they're not easy to please, and you've managed to do it. What do you attribute this success to?
Part of the success of Pica Pica is the consistency and vocational work directed at young children. We understand childhood as one of the most cherished and important periods of life.
How do you balance creating a show for kids while also appealing to parents?
It’s important to consider that families attend the show together. Therefore, entertaining grandparents, uncles, parents, and kids together is a challenge and a responsibility. Everyone is invited to our wild stories and situations, so everyone has to be able to enjoy and understand our proposal.
Entertaining grandparents, uncles, parents, and kids together is a challenge and a responsibility.
What do you enjoy most about the Argentine audience?
The Argentine audience is passionate and fiery; there's a special joy in the theater encounter and a wild desire to have a good time. We feel very loved and grateful to have made Argentina a must-stop on our international tour due to the great turnout we have there.
Pica Pica in Buenos Aires style: a quick questionnaire with Buenos Aires favorites
A food?
Nacho: Milanesa napolitana
Emi and Belén: Butter croissants
A place?
Nacho: Plaza Francia
Emiliano: Going to see the river at the Costanera
Belén: La Boca
A restaurant?
Nacho: Los Inmortales
Emi: Amapola’s catering
An artist?
Nacho: Miranda
Emiliano: WOS
Belén: Los Pimpinela
When and where to see Pica Pica in Buenos Aires: March 22 and 23 at Teatro Opera. Av. Corrientes 860. Tickets here.