Arlequín Gran Vía Teatro

The original Arlequín Theatre was designed by Enrique López-Izquierdo. It is very close to the Gran Vía, in the basement of an impressive building, known as Los Sótanos. Throughout history, this area has been home to a Dominican Convent, an Artillery Barracks, the Recreo Theatre and, finally, a Jesuit house, which was burnt down in May 1931.

The Arlequín, like the Bellas Artes and the Príncipe, has the uniqueness of being below street level. It is currently a comfortable hall with seating capacity for 350 spectators and a rectangular layout.  Most of its seating capacity is in the stalls, although it does have a small circle. Both the stage and the dressing rooms have been fully rebuilt and fitted out with comforts.