Corral de comedias de Alcalá de Henares facts for kids
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| Address | Plaza de Cervantes, 14 Alcalá de Henares Spain |
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| Coordinates | 40°28′56″N 3°21′52″W / 40.482303°N 3.364571°W |
| Operator | Fundación Teatro La Abadía |
| Capacity | 200 |
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| Rebuilt | 1769 |
| Architect | Francisco Sánchez |
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| http://www.corraldealcala.com | |
The Corral de Comedias de Alcalá de Henares is a very old and special theatre. It is located in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. This theatre is one of the oldest still preserved in all of Europe! It was built a long time ago, between 1601 and 1602. The architect who designed it was Francisco Sánchez.
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What is a Corral de Comedias?
A "corral de comedias" was a unique type of theatre. It was usually built in a courtyard between buildings. People would watch plays outdoors. The Corral de Comedias in Alcalá de Henares was first built this way. It was similar to the Corral de la Cruz theatre in Madrid.
A Look Back: Its History
The theatre was originally an open-air space. But things changed over time. In 1769, the theatre was rebuilt. During this time, a roof was added. This made it an indoor theatre, unlike the open-air Corral de Comedias de Almagro.
From Theatre to Cinema
In the 1800s, it was used as a "romantic theatre." Later, in the early 1900s, it became a cinema. Being a cinema caused many big changes to the building's design. But don't worry, the building has since been carefully restored!
What is it Used for Today?
Today, the Corral de Comedias is still a busy theatre. It hosts many plays and shows. It can seat about 200 people. Since 2005, a group called Fundación Teatro La Abadía has managed the theatre. They make sure it continues to be a place for performances.
See also
- In Spanish: Corral de Comedias de Alcalá para niños
