The Teatro Leal is an architectural and cultural jewel inaugurated in 1915 thanks to the impulse of the local philanthropist Antonio Leal Martín and the design of the architect Antonio Pintor Ocete. This eclectic -style building stands out for its symmetrical facade, composed of a two -story central body flanked by three heights. The exterior decoration combines eclectic and modernist elements, with profusion of plant motifs and theatrical masks sculpted by company, who also made the ornaments of the high gallery and the amphitheater overpuertas.
Inside, the theater is organized in four levels: armchair, boxes, main and amphitheater. The horseshoe -shaped plant favors an excellent acoustics, although it limits visibility in some lateral locations. The wall and roof paintings, works by Manuel López Ruiz and Manuel Verdugo. Throughout its history, the Teatro Leal has been the scene of various cultural manifestations, including the first film projections of La Laguna. In 1926, he hosted the premiere of "The thief of white gloves", the first feature film in the Canary Islands.
After its closure in 1990 due to structural problems, it was restored and reopened in 2008, recovering its original splendor. Currently, with a capacity for 512 spectators, it continues to be a cultural reference on the island, hosting a varied program of theater, music and dance.
