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Why La Cate Gives Stand-Up Comedy a Stage

A stand-up comedy night at La Cate is more than a change of pace in the programme. It is a way to bring people together in an intimate room, give local voices…

The lighting designer's favourite gobos

For audiences, the magic of a live performance often boils down to the actors, the music, or the spectacle of a set change. Yet behind every memorable scene…

Welcoming Patrons with Service Animals at Figueres a Escena

A visit to the theatre should be welcoming, predictable and dignified for every patron, including people who rely on a guide dog or another trained assistance…

The tradition of the season launch party and what it entails

Every autumn, performing arts organisations across the globe pull back the curtain on the year ahead, gathering patrons, artists, and curious newcomers in a…

Behind the scenes of a live broadcast from our venue

A live performance reaches far beyond the seats inside Teatre El Jardí or Sala La Cate. When cameras, microphones and streaming software join the production,…

Discovering the dance styles taught at ATEB Theatre School

ATEB is the training arm of Figueres a Escena, the performing arts organisation that runs Teatre El Jardí and Sala La Cate. Within this network, the school…

Inside Our Café: Sourcing Local Ingredients for Pre-Show Plates

The hour before the curtain rises at Teatre El Jardí has its own rhythm. Doors open, programs rustle, and the smell of something warm drifts from the café just…

Reviving the past: how an old costume is restored for the stage

When a beloved production returns to the stage after years away, audiences often expect the costumes to look exactly as they did in the original run. Behind…

Why Young Artists Take Centre Stage Each Spring

Every spring, Figueres a Escena gives emerging performers a dedicated moment to share their work with the public. The young performer showcase is shaped around…

A Look Behind the Fire Safety Protocols at El Jardí

Backstage fire safety is easy to overlook when the audience is focused on the stage, the orchestra, or the performers. At Teatre El Jardí in Figueres, however,…