Teatro Villa de Molina, the main theatre venue in Molina de Segura

The modern theatre in Molina de Segura was opened on Avenida del Chorrico in 2005

The Teatro Villa de Molina is a large modern theatre and auditorium located on the Avenida del Chorrico, the road which leads from the town centre of Molina de Segura towards the A-30 motorway and the residential areas of La Alcayna and Altorreal.

Molina has a long history of theatre dating back at least as far as 1879, and its annual drama festival, which was first held under the name of Ciclo de Teatro Nuevo in 1970, was one of the first of its kind in Spain. In 1982 the name was changed to “Festival de Teatro” and it was taken over by the Town Hall, since when the event has attracted well-known performers and companies including Els Joglars and La Fura dels Baus.

However, it was not until 2005 that the new theatre building was completed and officially opened, providing Molina de Segura with one of the largest and most important venues in the Region of Murcia. Designed by Carlos Brugarolas Martínez, it cost 5.2 million euros to build, and occupies a total area of 4,200 square metres.

This space includes the 450-square-metre theatre and auditorium, a 350-metre multi-purpose hall and a foyer of 380 square metres, while the stage itself occupies 205 square metres. Among the shows staged here are a wide range of entertainments, including classical and popular music as well as all kinds of theatre.

Seating is available in the main auditorium for an audience of 600, all on the same level, while the capacity of the multi-purpose hall is approximately 300.

Tickets for events at the Teatro Villa de Molina can be purchased in advance from the theatre itself, either in person or by telephone on 968 640268, on weekdays from 9.00 to 14.00.

Alternatively, bookings can be made in the afternoon from Monday to Thursday, between 16.00 and 21.00, at the Edificio El Retén (Calle Mayor, nº 81, telephone 968 388677.

Internet bookings can be made via www.molinadigital.es and www.ticketmaster.es, while last minute tickets can be bought at the door in the two hours before performances begin.

Address: Avenida del Chorrico, nº 10, Molina de Segura

Telephone: 968 64 02 68

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