Theater at the Corral de Comedias
18 Aug 2026 · 00:49
Evento: 08 Oct 2026 · 20:30 — 11 Oct 2026 · 20:30
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 to this day.
CREER QUE EL CIELO EN UN INFIERNO CABE
Corral de Comedias
Friday, October 8, 2026 - 20:30
"What is love but a labyrinth where desire dresses in its finest and reason jumps out the window?"
Through the figure of Scaramouche—jester, guide, and twisted mirror of the spectator—the show traces a dynamic and passionate journey through the different dimensions of human feeling.
From the everyday miseries and laughter of the contemporary couple to the sparkling comedy of the 19th century, passing through the freshness of the Baroque interlude, 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.
LA FRANCESA LAURA
Corral de Comedias
Saturday, October 10, 2026 - 20:30
The plot of this play by Lope de Vega takes place in France and revolves around Laura, daughter of Count Arnaldo. The Dauphin, heir to the French throne, becomes infatuated with her and sets out to woo her at any cost. But the protagonist resists the prince's advances and the suspicions of her husband who, in a fit of jealousy and fear of public dishonor, even attempts to end his wife's life with a potent poison. Finally, Laura's integrity is proven, and the couple's happiness is restored.
DON GIL DE LAS CALZAS VERDES
Corral de Comedias
Sunday, October 11, 2026 - 20:30
Don Gil de las calzas verdes is a classic of the Spanish Golden Age that continues to resonate strongly in our time.
This play, written in the 17th century, 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 champion on stage.