This year marks the 25th anniversary of the awarding of the Agora Prize to Historical Raluy Circus at the Almagro Classic Theater Festival 1977 year.
Agora Award
He Agora Award It is a distinction that is awarded in the Almagro International Classical Theater FestivalThis award was created by Javier Marchante, in collaboration with Rosana Torres and Andrés Peláez, with the purpose of recognizing and honoring outstanding figures of classical theatre and other related entities such as the Raluy Historical Circus.
Among the Ágora Award recipients is Manuel Canseco, a renowned director and playwright, who also received the Tirso de Molina Award and was honored at the Golden Age Theater Conference in Almería.
The pRemio Agora It is part of the Almagro Festival's initiatives to highlight the work of professionals who contribute to the enrichment and dissemination of classical theater, consolidating its relevance in the Spanish cultural scene.
Almagro International Classical Theater Festival
El Almagro International Classical Theater Festival It is one of the most prestigious events dedicated to Golden Age theatre in the world. It is held every year in the city of Almagro, in the province of Ciudad Real, Spain, and its main objective is the dissemination, conservation and reinterpretation of classical works, especially those written in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Since its first edition in 1978, the festival has grown in prestige and scope, becoming an international benchmark for the classical theater scene. Every summer, Almagro is transformed into a vibrant stage where works by authors such as Lope de Vega, Calderón de la Barca, Tirso de Molina, Shakespeare and Molière, among others. The performances take place in various emblematic spaces of the city, such as the Corral de Comedias, one of the best-preserved theaters from the Golden Age, as well as in historic squares, churches and palaces.
The festival not only offers theatrical performances, but also organizes workshops, exhibitions, meetings and conferences, becoming a meeting point for artists, academics, and theater lovers. In addition, awards such as the Corral de Comedias Award, which recognizes the career of great figures of the theater, and the Agora Award, which recognizes those who contribute to the promotion of classical theater.
With a diverse program that combines tradition and innovation, the Almagro Festival continues to establish itself as an essential platform for the dissemination of classical theater, attracting companies from around the world and promoting the richness of theatrical heritage in a unique setting.
