Theater at the Corral de Comedias
28 Feb 2026 · 10:08
Evento: 26 Mar 2026 · 23:00 — 29 Mar 2026 · 22:00
DON GIL DE LAS CALZAS VERDES
Open-air theater
March 27 - 8:30 p.m.
Don Gil de las Calzas Verdes is a classic from Spain's Golden Age that continues to resonate strongly in our time.
Written in the 17th century, this play is much more than a comedy of errors; it is a celebration of wit and female power, values that today, more than ever, we need to recognize and vindicate on stage.
THE DOG IN THE MANGER
Corral de Comedias
March 28 - 8:30 p.m.
A story of blue blood, eroticism, and privilege—those enjoyed by the aristocracy at the beginning of the 17th century. El perro del hortelano, a drama of love, envy, jealousy, and honor, was written in 1613 by the great playwright Lope de Vega.
Set in Naples, the play tells the story of Diana, Countess of Belfor. Diana is a beautiful and headstrong young woman who is pursued by several aristocratic suitors who wish to marry her. However, Diana constantly rejects all their advances. One night, after seeing her secretary making love to her favorite lady-in-waiting, she falls madly in love with him and becomes sick with jealousy.
This is the story of a love triangle, of forbidden love and betrayal, which takes place when Naples was under Spanish rule. Thus, the Countess's house, manipulated by the nobles, represents that part of Spanish society that lived outside the country. Setting the action in this European city also allows the play to be full of Italian influences and plots, which Lope was so fond of.
THE BIRTH OF THALIA
Corral de Comedias
March 29 - 6:30 p.m.
This vibrant theatrical celebration begins with the unexpected appearance of the goddess Thalia, who gives birth to a peculiar troupe of characters born from the very essence of Golden Age comedy. Directed by Antonio Laguna, the play immerses us in a whirlwind of entanglements where impetuous lovers, braggarts, cunning hustlers, and perceptive servants find themselves involved in hilarious and moving situations. The plot unfolds in a festive and popular atmosphere, seasoned with songs and folklore from La Mancha, exploring the eternal conflict between carnal desires and social duties, life and death. It is an ingenious tribute to minstrels and jesters, connecting the audience with the rich theatrical tradition of our Golden Age in an irreverent and joyful way, bringing history to life before their eyes.