Circo Price facts for kids
The Circo Price, often called El Price, is a famous place in Madrid, Spain. Today, it is a big concert hall and event venue. But for many years, it was a very well-known circus. It can hold over 2,000 people for shows and performances.
The Story of Circo Price
The first Circo Price was not in its current spot. It started in a park called Jardin de las Delicias in Madrid. This park was near the Paseo de Recoletos.
How Circo Price Began
In 1880, a man named Thomas Price decided to build a permanent circus. He came from a famous English family of performers. They were known as the Price Brothers, and they were amazing equilibrists, meaning they were great at balancing acts. Thomas Price got permission to build a special circus hall and theatre in a place called Plaza del Rey. This became the first real Circo Price building.
A Famous Name: Circo de Parish
For many years, people often called the circus "Circo de Parish." This was because of its manager, Leonard Parish. He managed the circus until 1930. Leonard followed in the footsteps of his father, William Parish, who was also a well-known show organizer. During this time, the Circo Price became a very popular place for zarzuelas. These are special Spanish musical plays that combine singing, dancing, and spoken parts.
See also
In Spanish: Circo Price para niños
