Theater at the Corral de Comedias
21 Apr 2026 · 19:32
Evento: 21 May 2026 · 20:30 — 24 May 2026 · 20:30
The unique experience of seeing Golden Age theater at the Corral de Comedias in Almagro, the only one that has been preserved intact, just as it was in the 17th century, and which is still in use today.
CELESTINA. El BULULÚ
Corral de Comedias
May 21, 2026 - 8:30 p.m.
Roberto Nistal, alone on stage, captivates the audience from the very moment he steps onto the stage. He masterfully brings to life the twelve characters created by Fernando de Rojas through movement, vocal ranges, and simple props. Teatro de Robres presents this original and dynamic vision, bringing to life through the great actor Roberto Nistal the greedy complexity of that immortal Celestina who embodies wickedness, cunning, and moral decay, inviting reflection on the society of the time. Moreover, the character—the central figure of Rojas’s work—evokes as much revulsion as fascination, to the point of captivating and moving the audience.
DON GIL OF THE GREEN SOCKS
Corral de Comedias
May 22, 2026 - 8:30 p.m.
Don Gil de las Calzas Verdes is a classic of the Spanish Golden Age that continues to resonate powerfully in our time.
Written in the 17th century, this play is much more than a comedy of errors; it is a celebration of female wit and power—values that today, more than ever, we need to recognize and champion on stage.
THALIA'S CHILDBIRTH
Corral de Comedias
May 23, 2026 - 8:30 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 plunges us into a whirlwind of entanglements where impetuous lovers, braggarts, cunning hustlers, and perceptive servants find themselves caught up in hilarious and touching situations. The plot unfolds in a festive and lively atmosphere, seasoned with folk songs and the folklore of La Mancha, exploring the eternal conflict between carnal desires and social duties, life and death. It is a witty tribute to the minstrels and jesters, connecting the audience with the rich theatrical tradition of our Golden Age in an irreverent and joyful way, bringing the story to life before their eyes.
LA DAMA BOBA
Corral de Comedias
May 23, 2026 - 10:45 p.m.
La dama boba, completed on April 28, 1613, is a play belonging to the genre of comedies of intrigue that explores the recurring and revisited comic interplay between love and reason, characteristic of both the Golden Age and its great author, Lope de Vega.
LA FRANCESA LAURA
Corral de Comedias
May 24, 2026 - 6:30 p.m.
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, falls in love with her and sets out to court 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 disgrace, even attempts to end his wife’s life with a potent poison. Ultimately, Laura’s integrity is proven, and the couple’s happiness is restored.