Lope, Bohemian, taciturn and above all a womanizer, was in trouble on several occasions, since he had court lovers, He mixed with whores and frequented the underworld. In Valencia he shares those long nights with Guillem de Castro and the show reflects the love affairs of its protagonists. In the newly inaugurated summer of 1590, in a luminous Valencia flooded with poetic jousts, populated by writers, students, goliardos, ladies and maids, and besieged by pirates, Lope is about to premiere his latest work 'El agua de Valencia' on the day 23 of June, St. John's Eve. The premiere should have been the perfect end to his exile, before returning to Madrid. In the midst of the celebrations, while the bonfires burn on the beach, A serious event leads to Lope's hasty departure, who will never see his work premiere in the Corral de la Olivera.
If you want to feel inside this hilarious comedy, We recommend that you purchase, in addition to your ticket, a special location on the first line of the stage space at one of the seven noble tables.. Be careful not to get hit by a pirate sword or Lope himself drinks your drink!! Also from this location you can enjoy a snack (charcuterie assortment board, cheese board with grapes and nuts along with an assortment of breads) and Valencia Water. On the other hand, You have the possibility of coming before the start of the show* to dine in the same space that will later be transformed into a contemporary corrala for classic comedy from the Golden Age, starring Lope de Vega. A dinner with period stage surprises and a set menu.
*On Thursdays dinner will be after the show.
