International College of Seville
www.ics-seville.org
THEATER & CINEMA
Seville has a rich and varied cultural life. Throughout the year one can enjoy theatrical and musical entertainment of the most diverse type: from Flamenco performances or classical theater at the Teatro Lope de Vega to experimental theater or Jazz at the Teatro Central.
The Opera House of Seville, the renowned Teatro de la Maestranza, is internationally acclaimed for its excellent-quality performances as well as its impressive architectural design (aesthetically breathtaking and cleverly constructed so as to enhance vision and accoustics from any point within). At the Maestranza one can see performances by Seville’s Royal Symphonic Orchestra, ballet by some of the most important dancers and dance troupes in the world or Opera starring singers of the stature of Plácido Domingo, José Carreras, or Monstserrat Caballé, to name a few.
In comparison with prices in the United States, the cost to see a performance at the Opera House is quite inexpensive, often starting at €15-20 a ticket.For further information:
Movie theaters are in abundance in Seville. One can see new American releases dubbed in Spanish or Spanish films, which in the last few years have gained unprecedented international recognition. Students unanimously agree that seeing Spanish-made films in Spanish is an excellent way of proving one’s progress in language acquisition as well as learning more about Spanish culture and character. For those who wish to see American films in English, there is one theater (Avenida 5 Cines) that offers these, as well. Movie listings and timetables are posted daily in all of the local newspapers. The regular entrance fee for movie theaters in Seville is €5. On Wednesdays and Thursdays prices are reduced.
