Theater at the Corral de Comedias
12 May 2026 · 21:40
Evento: 05 Nov 2026 — 08 Nov 2026
The unique experience of watching Golden Age theatre at the Corral de Comedias in Almagro, the only one preserved intact, just as it was in the 17th century, and which remains active today.
CREER QUE EL CIELO EN UN INFIERNO CABE
Corral de Comedias.
November 5 - 8:30 p.m.
"What is love but a labyrinth where desire dresses up in its finest and reason jumps out the window?"
Through the figure of Scaramouche—jester, guide, and distorted mirror of the spectator—the show traces a dynamic and passionate journey through the different dimensions of human feeling.
From the miseries and daily laughter of the contemporary couple to the sparkling comedy of the 19th century, passing through the freshness of the Baroque entremés, the lyricism of the Romancero, and the philosophical depth of Calderón de la Barca. A living production where classical verse breaks the fourth wall to engage in a direct dialogue with today's audience.
EL PERRO DEL HORTELANO
Corral de Comedias.
November 6 - 8:30 p.m.
A story of blue blood, eroticism, and privilege—the kind held 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.
The action, which takes place in Naples, tells the story of Diana, Countess of Belfor. Diana is a beautiful and headstrong young woman pursued by several aristocratic suitors who wish to marry her. However, Diana constantly rejects all their attempts. One night, after seeing her secretary making love to her favorite lady-in-waiting, she falls madly in love with him and falls ill with jealousy.
This is the story of a love triangle, of forbidden loves and betrayals, which unfolds when Naples was under Spanish rule. Thus, the Countess's house, manipulated by the nobles, represents that part of Spanish society living abroad. Setting the action in this European city also allows the play to be filled with Italian influences and plots, which Lope was so fond of.
NO HAY BURLAS CON EL AMOR
Corral de Comedias.
November 7 - 8:30 p.m.
In the comedy of intrigue "No hay burlas con el amor" by Calderón de la Barca, the secret relationship between Don Juan and Doña Leonor is threatened by the strict social conventions of the time.
For their love to flourish, Doña Leonor, the younger sister, must wait for her older sister, Beatriz, to get married.
However, Beatriz, a scholar with a pedantic character, shuns commitment and uses an artificial language that makes her undesirable to suitors.
When Beatriz discovers the lovers and the young women's father begins to suspect the existence of a clandestine suitor, Don Juan and Doña Leonor devise an ingenious plan: to make everyone believe that it is Beatriz who is having a hidden romance.
To do this, they involve Don Alonso, who is chosen to pose as the supposed lover.
After a series of misunderstandings, entanglements, and funny confusions, fate intervenes and Don Alonso and Doña Beatriz end up, against all odds, falling in love. This unexpected union not only solves all the plot's problems but leads to a happy ending for all the characters.
PATRAÑAS CERVANTINAS
Corral de Comedias.
November 8 - 6:30 p.m.
Una troupe de cómicos llega con su carro cargado de historias, versos, máscaras y música. A partir de textos de Cervantes y otros grandes autores del Siglo de Oro, el espectáculo enlaza entremeses, canciones, poemas, bailes, números de clown, Comedia del Arte y momentos de participación. Todo se mezcla con espontaneidad y ritmo para hablarle al público del siglo XXI en un lenguaje directo, festivo y accesible.
Quasiclasics nace de la complicidad escénica de Daniel Llull y Jesús Teyssiere, dos profesionales con amplia trayectoria en teatro clásico, comedia, improvisación y creación escénica. Su objetivo es devolver a los textos clásicos su condición de fiesta, provocación y cercanía.
Patrañas cervantinas fue incluido en la XXV edición de Clásicos en Alcalá, uno de los principales festivales especializados en el Siglo de Oro.