{"id":78610,"date":"2016-09-17T18:22:23","date_gmt":"2016-09-17T16:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=78610"},"modified":"2016-09-24T13:03:59","modified_gmt":"2016-09-24T11:03:59","slug":"theatre-parallel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/theatre-parallel\/","title":{"rendered":"Go to the theatre in Avinguda del Paral\u00b7lel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Even if you\u2019re new in <strong>Barcelona<\/strong>, it&#8217;s likely that you&#8217;ve already\u00a0heard of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Av.+del+Para%C5%80lel,+Barcelona,+Espanha\/@41.3681007,2.1544681,15z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a26722bb2e7d:0x3da86c1c67d5932f!8m2!3d41.3749284!4d2.1628781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Avinguda del Paral\u00b7lel<\/a> (also known in Spanish as <strong>Avenida Paralel<\/strong>). This enormous avenue crosses several important neighbourhoods, separating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/bohemian-chic-el-raval\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>El Raval<\/strong><\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/poble-sec\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Poble Sec<\/strong><\/a> and extending from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/what-to-do-around-montjuic-barcelona-inspiration\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Montju\u00efc<\/strong><\/a> to <strong>Plaza Espan\u00e3<\/strong>. Known for the vastness\u00a0of <strong>cultural activities<\/strong> it offers, it is home to some of the most famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/6-theatres-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>theatre venues<\/strong><\/a> in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/theatre-parallel\/#Legendary_Barcelona_theatres\" title=\"Legendary Barcelona theatres\">Legendary Barcelona theatres<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/theatre-parallel\/#Theatres_of_the_past\" title=\"Theatres of the past\">Theatres of the past<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legendary_Barcelona_theatres\"><\/span><strong>Legendary Barcelona theatres<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Right next to the famous <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sala-apolo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sala Apolo<\/a><\/strong> nightclub, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teatreapolo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Teatre Apolo<\/a><\/strong> is a venue with over 100 years of history, having first opened its doors in 1904. Reformed in 1991, it currently has an attendance capacity of 1,000, which makes it one of the <strong>biggest theatres<\/strong> in Barcelona. It is the place to go for those looking to see the most sophisticated, big-budget operettas, operas or musicals, having hosted <strong>productions<\/strong> such as Sweeney Todd, Jesus Christ Superstar, We Will Rock You, Cabaret, Fame, HAIR and Michael Jackson King of Pop.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Teatre+Apolo\/@41.3747572,2.1681925,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a25bec279a27:0x9ad10b95a08250cc!8m2!3d41.3747572!4d2.1703812\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Av. del Para\u0140lel, 59, 08004 Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/opera-houses-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\">Where to go for Opera in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_78624\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78624\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-78624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/14450892196_6c7b442077_z-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by david palleja via Visualhunt\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-78624\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by david palleja via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Open since 1916, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teatrevictoria.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Teatre Victoria<\/a><\/strong> is another one of the <strong>most popular theatres<\/strong> in Barcelona. In recent years, it has provided both locals and tourists with the opportunity to see world famous <strong>musicals<\/strong> such as Grease and Spamalot, as well as <strong>national productions<\/strong> like the acclaimed La Fam\u00edlia Irreal (The Unreal Family), a pointed satirical portrait of the Spanish royal family.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Teatre+Vict%C3%B2ria\/@41.3748125,2.1666008,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a25c0c49f739:0x54e8eb6c24a94762!8m2!3d41.3748085!4d2.1687895\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Av. del Para\u0140lel, 67, 08004 Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dedicated almost exclusively to the <strong>comedy<\/strong> genre, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teatrecondal.cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Teatre Condal<\/a><\/strong> has been a staple of the Barcelona cultural scene since its inauguration in 1903. Recently renovated and modernized, it continues to play a vital part in the promotion and evolution of the <strong>art of theatre<\/strong> in the city.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Teatre+Condal\/@41.3748148,2.1624425,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a25df2040c61:0x39d016485e5034a7!8m2!3d41.3748108!4d2.1646312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Av. del Para\u0140lel, 91, 08004 Barcelona.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Last but not least amongst the most important theatres in <strong>Avinguda del Paral\u00b7lel<\/strong> is <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.barts.cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">BARTS<\/a> <\/strong>(Barcelona Arts on Stage), which is also a popular <strong>concert venue<\/strong>. A dynamic centre for all types of cultural activities, it is an essential part of Barcelona\u2019s art scene.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/BARTS\/@41.3751574,2.167377,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a25c08046421:0xee75cca10a0351ee!8m2!3d41.3751534!4d2.1695657\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Av. del Para\u0140lel, 62, 08001 Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-music-venues-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\">Top music venues in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theatres_of_the_past\"><\/span><strong>Theatres of the past<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_78648\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78648\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-78648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/5454247740_d661de96b9_z-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by SantiMB.Photos via Visualhunt\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-78648\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by SantiMB.Photos via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Not every legendary theatre in Avinguda del Paral\u00b7lel survived the numerous tests of time. <strong>Teatre Olimpia<\/strong>, <strong>Teatre del Talia, Teatre del C\u00f3mico<\/strong> and <strong>Teatre del Circo Olympia<\/strong>, despite not existing anymore, have all played a crucial role\u00a0in the development of <strong>performing arts<\/strong> in Barcelona and even <strong>Catalonia<\/strong> as a whole. Without their contribution, the cultural scene in the city wouldn\u2019t be where it is now \u2013 presenting a wide and rich offer of productions capable of delighting locals and tourists alike.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Have you been to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Av.+del+Para%C5%80lel,+Barcelona,+Spain\/@41.3749324,2.1606894,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a26722bb2e7d:0x3da86c1c67d5932f!8m2!3d41.3749284!4d2.1628781\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Avinguda del Paral\u00b7lel<\/a><\/strong> yet? Which of these legendary Barcelona theatres will you visit first? Do you have a specific <strong>play<\/strong> in mind that you\u2019d like to see? Let us know using the comment box below. Enjoy all the art and culture that Barcelona has to offer and have fun!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Looking for a flat in Barcelona? 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