Classical theatre lovers have many reasons to celebrate, the walls of Olite’s Palace will serve one more year of magnificent backdrop for the works of the Golden century. The tenth edition will take place between July 17 and August 1.From the beginning, Olite’s Classical Theatre Festival has been decided by a programming character of general interest opened to a wide public who looks for the quality of the representation and of the text but who enjoys likewise the peculiarity that contributes the environment of Olite’s castle.

The Festival relies on two stages outdoors. Placed in the Wine-cellar, destined to the productions of bigest format, it can hold up to approximately 500 spectators and the recluse San Pedro’s Claustro, destined to works of small format or that for their characteristics need the nearby presence of the spectator.

Olite’s Classical Theatre Festival is a program managed directly by the Department of Culture and Tourism - institution Prince of Viana of the Navarre’s Government with the sponsorship of Olite’s Town hall and Highways of Navarre. Also the State Society of Cultural Commemorations, Olite’s Royal palace and the Regulatory Council of the Denomination of Origin Came from Navarre collaborate.

This edition tries to give a qualitative jump opening new lines of programming, reflection and production, and some milestones that expand the definition of the concept of “festival”. This year the festival puts the accent in the producers. We are going to enjoy big approaches of stage management, but in addition we are going to listen to the directors speaking on their works, analyzing the prominent figures with those who make the spectacles, and thinking about the scenic language.