Spain – Madrid's first Salesian theatre
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28 June 2023
Archivo personale di don Domingo Gutiérrez

Madrid, Spain – 1923 – In this photo we are looking at an historical image of the old facade of the Salesian house at Atocha, where the theatre stands out. The history of the Salesian theatre goes back to 1923, when the Salesians in Madrid decided to begin building it dopo after having noted the lack of a place for keeping young people entertained. It was the initiative of the then Salesian Rector, Fr Julián Massana, who had a large theatre built for 2,000 youngsters, It was of large proportions, classical and round in shape, with two iron and concrete balconies. The stalls of this theatre had a capacity of 500 spectators. This large and beautiful building was demolished in 1977.

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ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication, the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007.

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