The Corral de Comedias (comedy theatre) of Almagro is now open! It has been built by Leonardo Oviedo this year, in 1628.
Comedy Theatres use to follow the architectural model of family inns or neighbourhoods’ courtyards, enclosed in open-air spaces designed for the purpose of hosting theatrical perfomaces during this era, the Spanish Golden Age.
The theatre is built over the so-called “del Toro inn”. This reform consisted in building the stage and the corridors, based on a light wooden structure, which imitating the Plaza Mayor design will allocate the audience.
The patio serves as a transit area, giving access to the inn premises, situated under the three corridors around the wooden structure.
There are a lot of plays to see. Let’s have fun!
The City Council of Almagro has announced the construction of another theatre, but we don’t know many things yet. Some rumors say that Cirilo Vara y Soria is going to be the architect, and that he is going to use a neoclassical style.
We hope to have news soon!
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