A Journey Through the History of Theaters in Andalusia

Teatro Lope de Vega, Seville

This theater is housed in a 1929 neo-baroque building, originally built as the Seville Pavilion for the Ibero-American Exposition that was held between 1929 and 1930. It also has a Gran Salón de Fiestas (Grand Ballroom) with several adjoining rooms, known as the Casino de la Exposición (Exhibition Casino).

Gran Teatro Falla, Cádiz

This theater was built between 1884 and 1905 on the site of the former Gran Teatro (Grand Theater). Its distinctive red-brick facade is built in the Neo-Mudéjar style, while its interior boasts a rich, colorful decor that is Moorish in style.

Teatro Darymelia, Jaen

This theater was built between 1922 and 1927, originally as a cinema, on part of the grounds of what was the palace of the Condestable Iranzo (a senior military officer).

Teatro Principal, Puerto Real, Cádiz

This theater is housed in a beautiful 19th-century building that is stylistically similar to late 19th-century Italian theaters. It is currently the second-oldest theater in use in Andalusia.

Cine-Teatro Minas de Riotinto, Huelva

Before it was taken over by the local council, this cinema and theater was owned by the Río Tinto Mining Company. It is likely that the plans for its construction were drawn up in the technical offices of one of the engineers working at Río Tinto in 1952.

Teatro Municipal, Utrera, Seville

This theater is rather Italianate in style, with the space evenly distributed between the stage and the audience.

Teatro Olivares Veas, Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz

Building dating from the early 20th century. During the construction, the foundations of the church tower of the unfinished Jesuit Temple (which is next to it) were found, but not fully removed.

Gran Teatro, Huelva

Huelva's Gran Teatro, built by Pedro Sánchez y Núñez in 1923, is now the city's main theatrical venue. It was built when the city was experiencing a population boom, caused by the growth in industry in the late 19th century.
 

Teatro Circo, Puente Genil, Córdoba

This theater was built by Rodrigo García. It was opened in 1902 and later reopened in February 1995 following the renovation of the entire theater. The building, which is eclectic in style, also features Art Nouveau and Critical Regionalist elements.
 

Gran Teatro, Córdoba

The work of the architect Amadeo Rodríguez, this building was opened on April 13, 1873. It was closed between 1970 and 1986, during which time it underwent several renovations and at one point was close to being demolished.

Teatro Cine, Villanueva del Río y Minas, Seville

This building was completed in 1933 following requests by large numbers of its workers. The building is a conventional theater built around an auditorium, with a rectangular basilica-shaped layout, two aisles at the sides, seating at the back, and an upper balcony.

Teatro Cervantes, Málaga

Following the fire in the former Teatro del Príncipe Alfonso, it was decided that a new theater would be built, with Gerónimo Cuervo as the architect. Opened in 1870 with the name Teatro Cervantes, it is now one of the oldest theatrical venues in Málaga.

Teatro Calderón, Motril, Granada

Declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 2005. Since it opened in October 1881, this theater has played a leading role in the local cultural scene, epitomizing Motril's theatrical tradition, dates back to 1634, when the Real Casa de Comedias was built. In 1639, this theater was granted a Royal Charter by Philip IV of Spain.

 Teatro Apolo, Almeria

Almería's Teatro Apolo is a theatrical venue that dates back to the late 19th century. Its construction was sponsored by the "Sociedad de los Veinte" one of the many recreational associations of the time. The building is an excellent example of late 19th-century eclectic romanticism.

Teatro Municipal, Aguilar de la Frontera, Córdoba.

Teatro del Carmen, Vélez-Málaga, Málaga.