The recently renovated Teatro Principal de Inca, directed by Biel Amer, had its opening gala on an emotional night in which a theatrical, musical and humorous show was combined that reviewed the centennial history of the room.

“We have recovered this space for everyone with the aim that, in a short time, it becomes a reference site on the island of Mallorca. From the Board of Trustees we are clear that the theater must be a dynamic element of the cultural life of the city and must become the home of all those who love culture and of all those entities that keep the flame of culture alive in Inca “, The president of the Fundación Teatro Principal de Inca, Virgilio Moreno, has highlighted.

Thus, to the rhythm of Willkommen, the show began, which has been conducted by David Ordines and Lina Mira, actors of recognized national prestige and with a long career on stages throughout Spain.

The musical part of the show was completed with the performance of Julián Fontalvo, one of the most famous impersonators of singers’ voices in the world. In addition, there has also been a space for humor by the monologist Jaime Gili.

On the other hand, during the inauguration there was a journey through the history of the Main Theater of Inca through the narration and anecdotes of some of those people who have formed and will be part of this cultural space.

The president of the Gover, Francina Armengol, and the president of the Consell, Catalina Cladera, together with the mayor of Inca, Virgilio Moreno, have also had the opportunity to address the audience, as members of the board of the Fundación Teatro Principal de Inca.

“Today is a day of pride and excitement for all inquers, because we opened a theater that was closed for too long,” said the president, who stressed that the new cultural infrastructure will be part of the life of the new generations that Likewise, the president recalled that the rehabilitation of the theater has been possible thanks to institutional collaboration and public resources and has expressed the Government’s commitment to continue its support to keep it open.

The musical group Xanguito has been in charge of closing the show with the songs “I’ll come to look for you” and “Millions of stars.” Finally, the presenters said goodbye to the public by covering the famous melody of “Thanks for coming.”

The Main Theater of Inca, built in 1913, is a modernist work designed by the architect Guillem Reynés Font. It is a unique building of its kind in the entire city, with great architectural value.

It was completely renovated in 1945, with the project of Francesc Casas, and multiple reforms have been made from 1968 to the present. The year 2008 was closed, very deteriorated and after eight years without representations.

With the current reform, a new arrangement of the seats has been made to increase the initial capacity to 627 seats. In addition, an annex building has been created to seek greater functionality with 154 more places. Structural and decorative iron elements seen from the original work of 1913, the walls lined with fabric and the chalk decoration have also been recovered.