Teatre Zorrilla, Italian theater in Badalona, Spain
Teatre Zorrilla is a theater featuring a horseshoe-shaped floor plan characteristic of 19th-century Italian theater architecture, with ornamental details reflecting that historical period. The stage and seating areas follow this classical arrangement, which organizes the entire interior space of the building.
The theater opened in 1868 with a performance of a play by José Zorrilla, whose name it bears, and operated continuously for over 100 years. It closed in 1970, after which the city of Badalona eventually purchased the building to restore and revive it.
The venue is named after a celebrated Spanish dramatist and became a gathering place where local audiences experienced live performances night after night. Its horseshoe-shaped design brought the stage close to viewers, creating an intimate connection that shaped how people enjoyed theater together.
The theater is located within walking distance from various parts of Badalona and is easy to access from the city center. Check ahead to confirm that a performance is scheduled on your preferred date, as shows do not run every evening.
The building remained shuttered and unused for many years until the city of Badalona purchased it in 1986 with plans for restoration. After extensive renovation work, it reopened in 1999 and now operates as an active performance venue serving the community.
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