Interior of a theater with metal bleachers and rows of blue chairs arranged in tiers. The stage is visible in the foreground, empty and well-lit, while the background is dark, with technical lighting on the ceiling. The space conveys an atmosphere prepared for theatrical performances. Interior of a theater dressing room with a wooden floor, equipped with a long vanity with illuminated mirrors and several wooden chairs. To one side are red lockers or cabinets, and in the background, a large mirror reflects part of the space. Interior of a theater with rows of dark chairs facing a simple stage covered with white curtains. At the back of the stage, through an opening with dark curtains, colorful figures or costumes can be seen arranged as part of the set design.
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Teatro La Candelaria was founded in 1966 by a group of artists and intellectuals from the National University of Colombia and the nascent experimental theater scene. This group consciously set out to contribute to the foundation of the independent theater movement.

It began operations in a warehouse on Calle 20 and Carrera 13 in Bogotá, under the name Casa de la Cultura (House of Culture). It functioned there for two years until, due to financial reasons, it had to move. Thanks to the support of the Bogotá City Council, it acquired its own building in the La Candelaria neighborhood.

Starting in 1967, several groups began constructing and adapting new independent theater spaces throughout the country. And, in a short time, a major theater movement emerged, initially called Nuevo Teatro (New Theater).

La Candelaria's exploration of themes, situations, and characters from Colombian reality generated a surge in audience engagement, quickly sparking widespread interest in its productions. Some of its productions have been considered landmarks in Colombian and Latin American theater. La Candelaria has received numerous international awards and accolades throughout its history.

Its repertoire often includes adaptations of classics like Don Quixote, presented with a critical and satirical perspective, characteristic of the theater's management.

📍 Instrucciones de llegada

You can get there by TransMilenio and get off at the Museo del Oro station. From there, walk five blocks towards the eastern hills and turn one block to Calle 12.