Yerma, one of Federico García Lorca's definitive masterworks, returns to the historic stage where it originally premiered in 1934, presented in a new staging directed by Eduardo Vasco. 🎭🥀

The theatre in Plaza de Santa Ana revisits this essential text of Spanish literature to explore the purity of classical tragedy through modern sensibilities.

🎭 YERMA

📅 October 30 – December 27, 2026 (Tuesday to Sunday)

🕐 19:00

📍 Teatro Español (Main Hall), Calle Príncipe 25, Madrid

🎟️ €6 to €22

📖 The Tragedy of Unfulfilled Longing

Described by Lorca himself as "a body of tragedy dressed in modern clothes," the drama depicts a heroine facing an inescapable destiny she refuses to accept, enduring the inevitable consequences of her choices.

Through poetic richness and deep emotional roots, this production taps into the ancestral essence of classical tragedy, balancing popular folklore with intellectual refinement and avant-garde staging.

🏛️ An Iconic Legacy at Teatro Español

The play shares an unbreakable bond with this venue, where actress Margarita Xirgu led its world premiere on December 29, 1934, marking one of the 20th century's defining theatrical moments in Spain.

Eduardo Vasco's direction honors Lorca’s lasting spirit in the very theatre he frequented, reviving the intense visual and poetic atmosphere of his crowning dramatic creation.

✨ An exceptional occasion to experience Lorca's legendary tragedy in its original home.