The city of Guadalajara is launching a theatrical series designed for children and young people: Tell me about the theater, a proposal that brings closer great texts of literature through versions told and adapted to early ages. The activity covers different cultural spaces in the municipality with one work every month.
access is Free and the performances are offered in two passes per day, at 10:30 y 12:00, until capacity is reached. The start is scheduled for October 18 at the Suárez de Puga Library (CMI) with the stage narration of Don Juan Tenorio, an ideal gateway to the classics.
What is Tell Me the Theater?
Driven by Guadalajara City Hall and Association of People of Guadalajara, the cycle seeks to awaken curiosity about the theater and reading between girls and boys of 5 to 15 yearsThe pieces are presented in a friendly and accessible format, maintaining the essence of the original texts and encouraging family participation.
The initiative combines cultural dissemination and leisure in community, taking the performances to facilities spread throughout the city so that Every family have assistance options in their immediate surroundings.
Dates, venues and works
The programming covers autumn, winter and spring and includes essential titles from the classical repertoireBelow is the confirmed schedule with the location and date of each performance:
- October 18 — Suárez de Puga Library (CMI): 'Don Juan Tenorio'.
- November 22th — TYCE Space: 'Four hearts with brakes and reverse gear'.
- December 13 — Medarde Space: 'Fuenteovejuna'.
- January 17, 2026 — Francisco Sobrino Museum: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
- February 14 — Suárez de Puga Library: 'Romeo and Juliet'.
- March 7. — La Amistad Social Center: 'Story of a Staircase'.
- April 18 — Cotilla Palace: 'Life is a dream'.
- May 16th — Henares Barracks (Manantiales): 'The pawns of a house'.
This itinerary allows children to explore diverse styles and authors, from Lope de Vega to Calderón, in adapted versions that preserve the literary value and the excitement of the stories.
Schedules and access
Each appointment will have two passes, at 10:30 and 12:00, with free admission until capacity is reached. It is recommended to arrive early to facilitate access for families and ensure a quiet atmosphere in the room at the beginning of each show.
As this is a free activity, there is no advance sale or reservation; the format aims to ensure that boys and girls can approach the theater easily, without economic or logistical barriers.
A gateway to the classics for young audiences
Tell me the theater invites you to discover universal characters and conflicts in a clear and enjoyable language, by the hand of stage mediators that accompany understanding by age. The goal is for younger generations to lose their fear of big titles and find pleasure in the theatrical experience.
La Association of People of Guadalajara encourages families to join this proposal as a cultural weekend plan, turning each function into a shared moment to chat, ask questions and awaken the taste for literature.
With a stable monthly program, free admission, and essential works from the repertoire, the cycle is shaping up to be a wonderful opportunity for children aged 5 to 15 to experience theater up close. with accessible schedules and in reference cultural spaces distributed throughout Guadalajara.
