EL PATIO NÚMERO 3
El Patio Número 3: A Moving Tale of Courage at Teatro Echegaray
Experience a powerful exploration of memory and maternal love as El Patio Número 3 comes to the Teatro Echegaray in Málaga. As a highlight of the 43rd Theater Festival, this production by Aeterno offers a raw, expressionist look at one of the darkest periods of Spanish history. On Saturday, January 10, 2026, audiences can witness this compelling drama directed by Miguel Cegarra.
A Mother’s Relentless Search
The story transports us to the summer of 1936 in Seville. María is one of many women who wait daily at the prison gates. Clutching a humble basket of food, she stands outside Patio Number 3, the final stop for prisoners before their execution. With a moving epic of stubbornness, María confronts the terror of the regime. She refuses to stop until she holds her son in her arms—alive or dead.
The Essence of Human Suffering
Writer Víctor Muñoz employs a style of absolute synthesis to portray the “queue of misery”. The production focuses on the raw tension between the mother, played by Carmen Ruiz-Mingorance, and the guard, played by Javier Cereto. Furthermore, the play uses expressionist shadows and frozen gestures to capture the horror of that era. Consequently, the characters reach the very limits of dramatic tension.
New Creative Energy from Málaga
This production comes from Aeterno, a production company founded in Málaga in 2025. Aeterno explores the paths of scenic truth and personal change through powerful storytelling. In short, you should not miss this opportunity to witness a deeply human story of struggle and survival.
Event Highlights
- Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026.
- Time: 8:00 PM (20.00 h).
- Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes (without intermission).
- Ticket Price: €24 (Single price).
