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 | |
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The Corral de Comedias de Alcalá de Henares is a very old theater in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. It is one of the oldest theaters still standing in Europe! It was built a long time ago, between 1601 and 1602. The person who designed it was an architect named Francisco Sánchez.
This theater was first built as a corral de comedias. This means it was an open-air courtyard theater, a bit like a modern outdoor stage. However, it's not open-air anymore. A roof was added in 1769 during a big rebuilding project. Later, in the 1800s, it became a romantic theater. In the early 1900s, it even became a cinema! These changes made the building look very different. Luckily, it has been carefully restored to its original style.
What it's Like Today
The Corral de Comedias is still a busy and active theater today. It can seat about 200 people for shows. Since 2005, a group called the Fundación Teatro La Abadía has been in charge of running it. They make sure this historic place continues to host plays and performances for everyone to enjoy.
See also
In Spanish: Corral de Comedias de Alcalá para niños
