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How Figueres a Escena works with local schools

A theatre can be much more than a place where audiences sit quietly in the dark. For children and young people, it can become a classroom, rehearsal room,…

The Craft of Puppetry in Our Upcoming Family Show

A family puppet show begins long before the curtain rises. It starts with a sketch, a piece of fabric, a carved face, or an unusual object that suggests a…

What Makes a Great Children’s Theatre Playwright

A children’s theatre playwright does far more than write a simplified story for a young audience. They create a meeting point between imagination, emotion,…

A decade of Figueres a Escena: milestones and memories

For ten years, Figueres a Escena has helped make live culture part of everyday life in Figueres. Across Teatre El Jardí, Sala La Cate, and the wider venue…

The Logistics Of Touring A Show Across Multiple Venues

Taking a performance from one venue to another is a creative project with a transport plan attached. Every theatre, concert hall, studio, and community space…

How to audition for ATEB’s end-of-year production

Auditioning for ATEB’s end-of-year production is an opportunity to develop stage skills, meet other performers, and become part of the creative life of…

Exploring the repertoire of our resident theatre company

A resident theatre company gives a cultural venue more than a sequence of performances. It creates continuity. Audiences can return to familiar artists,…

The Science Behind a Great Comedy Show

Laughter can seem spontaneous, yet a successful comedy show is usually built with remarkable precision. A pause, facial expression, entrance, sound cue, or…

Why Figueres a Escena Backs Emerging Local Musicians

A thriving music scene needs more than talented performers. It needs places where artists can test new material, meet collaborators, build an audience, and…

A Guide To The Architectural Details Of Sala La Cate

Sala La Cate is one of Figueres’ most distinctive cultural interiors: a venue shaped by community use, theatrical activity, and the practical needs of a…