The Almagro International Classical Theatre Festival is a world-renowned cultural event, and its 2023 edition promises to exceed all expectations. Over the course of almost a month – from the 29 from June to 23 from July of 2023 The city of Almagro in La Mancha becomes the epicenter of classical theater, bringing together the best companies and actors on the contemporary theater scene with productions based on texts from the Spanish Golden Age. This festival is not only dedicated to the performance of Renaissance and Baroque works, but also offers a wide range of other genres. cultural activities complementary activities such as workshops, conferences, international meetings and other educational activities that seek to deepen theatrical culture. During its duration, Almagro is transformed into a large stage, with performances in emblematic places such as the Corral de Comedias, the Plaza Mayor or the Old Renaissance University.
Programming for the third week of the Festival
We continue giving you the dates so that you can continue enjoying the Almagro Classic Theater Festival. In this third week, the festival will offer a truly diverse and talent-rich programme. The event is now halfway through, so we recommend that you make the most of each performance. These are the highlights:
July 15 – Monday
La Veleta Theatre20:00 PM. Loco Producciones & Lareira Pop present The confusion of a garden.
Address: Natalia Hernandez. Version: JoaquÃn Hinojosa. Country: Spain (Madrid).
July 16 – Tuesday
La Veleta Theatre, 20:00 p.m. Bedlam Theater presents The examination of the wits, based on texts by Juan de Huarte, Calderon de la Barca, Bernardo de Quiros, Quiñones de Benavente and Agustin Moreto.
Address: Oscar de la Fuente. Dramaturgy: Alberto Conejero. Country: Spain (Madrid).
Hermitage of San Pedro22:45 p.m. Classics in the Neighborhoods: TVE Studio 1 with the Festival (Programming to be confirmed). Outdoor space with free shows for family audience.
July 17 – Wednesday
La Veleta Theatre20:00 PM. GermanÃa de Teatro presents the spanish english.
Author: Cervantes. Address: Miguel Cubero. Version: MarÃa Ayuso. Country: Spain (Madrid).
Santo Domingo Square22:45 PM. Southern Theatre Company: Romeo.
Address: Alvaro Lavin. Version: Julio Salvatierra. Country: Spain (Madrid).
July 18 – Thursday
La Veleta Theatre20:00 p.m. CÃa Teatro Galo Real presents The Great Zenobia or the Unhappy Beauty.
Author: Calderon de la Barca. Address: Gustavo Galindo. Country: Spain (Madrid).
Corral de Comedias, 20:30 p.m. Tribute to Angel Fernandez Montesinos.
Old Renaissance University22:45 p.m. Young National Classical Theatre Company: The Toledo night.
Author: Lope de Vega. Version: Daniel Perez. AddressCarlos Marchena. Country: Spain.
Closing of the festival and outstanding works
As the festival draws to a close, performances are reaching their peak. Some of the most anticipated and most of the tickets have already been sold include:
- The cute Don Diego, by the National Classical Theatre Company. Directed by Carles Alfaro.
- A secret wrong, secret revenge by El Óbolo Productions. Directed by: Lino Ferreira.
- Shakespeare classics like Much ado About Nothing y Fuenteovejuna by Lope de Vega.
Furthermore, the festival highlights the female perspective it will adopt this year, showcasing the work of historical female authors such as Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, MarÃa de Zayas, and Ana Caro de Mallén. Almagro International Classical Theatre Festival 2023 It is not only a theatrical event, but also a cultural meeting point that revitalizes the city’s heritage, promoting cultural tourism and attracting thousands of spectators to enjoy the best of classical theater in unique historical settings.