Paral·lel

Paral·lel is a location in Barcelona, notable as the site of the Arnau theater. The Arnau is significant as the last remaining 'teatro de barraca' (a type of popular theater) in the area. Currently, the Arnau theater is undergoing renovations by the Barcelona City Council, with plans to reopen it next year. This renovation is newsworthy because a group called the Coordinadora d'Entitats pel Teatre Arnau (Coordinator of Entities for the Arnau Theater) is actively advocating for community-led management of the theater once the renovations are complete. Their mobilization and advocacy efforts are ongoing while the City Council proceeds with the construction. The future management and programming of the Arnau theater are therefore a subject of public interest and debate, highlighting the ongoing tension between municipal control and community involvement in cultural spaces.