Previous projects concerning the recovery of ancient theatre spaces combined with reflections on their possible use, has led to the restoration: as a monument that can be visited; but more importantly as a sign of Roman Cartagena for the enjoyment and contemplation of current society.

The restoration has adhered to a basic criteria primarily aimed at offering a clearer understanding of the monument to visitors, which has necessitated reconstructing remains of the stands that had completely disappeared without changing the original appearance, whilst simultaneously reinforcing the original conservation work.  Finally, the entrances have been replaced for visits and tours of the inside of the building.  Moreover, the stage façade has been partially restored along with its original elements.

Although the restoration can claim reversibility, there has been an attempt to minimise the material impact as much as possible.

The restoration is reversible because all possible measures have been taken to guarantee that the new work can be dismantled without any kind of damage to the original work. With this in mind, any new work has been separated from the original work by means of strips of geo-textile fibre allowing sufficient separation for the new work to be removed if necessary.   

In order to reduce the material impact, authentic materials have been used, and contemporary Roman techniques have been employed wherever possible in the construction of the building.  Lime mortar, made with washed sand from the river, and containing andesites, lime-stones and phyllites from extra-milled rock has been used.  Furthermore, only locally quarried stones, as would have been used in antiquity, have been included.