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 Choose from Spanish or commercial films |
Plaza del Carmen, 7 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 902 48 8488 |
Its nine comfortable, modern screens show mostly commercial and Spanish films. Sessions normally start at 4p and you're assigned a numbered seat. Screens six and eight have been designed to facilitate disabled access. Friday and Saturday late-night sessions start at 12.45a. You'll find it at the centre of old Madrid, on Puerta del Sol, not far from other cinemas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Paintings, furniture, sculpture, tapestries |
Calle de Santa Catalina 4 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain |
The pieces of this art collection, which is managed by the Argentaria Foundation, are spread out among the many branches of the bank. It features paintings, sculptures, engravings, furniture, ceramics and tapestries collected by the Banco Exterior de España since 1929. There's also a series of fans by well-known painters from the 1980s, commissioned by the bank. The Foundation also organizes temporary exhibitions around Madrid. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old-fashioned cinema with two screens |
Calle Gran Vía 37 Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 5217571 |
Unlike many of its similarly long-established competitors on Gran V this grand old movie theatre had to adapt to the times in 1998 and divide itself in two. The benefits of modernisation are that you now have two films to choose from and you can buy your tickets in advance by telephone. Both screens show the latest commercial releases. There are normally three daily showings, starting at around 4.15pm. The surrounding area offers innumerable bars, restaurants and the major tourist attraction - Puerta del Sol. Admission: (EUR 5.40); (EUR 3.60) Wed (if not a holiday). Advance sales: +34 902 488 488 Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Live jazz & blues daily |
Plaza del Angel, 10 Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 369 41 43 |
It's fast becoming a very fashionable venue for live jazz music. There's a performance every night of the week. You can enjoy the music in a relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by elegant decor. Jazz greats like clarinetist Ken Peplowski, Grant Stewart and Wynton Marsalis have all played here. Admission prices vary, and include a complementary drink. It's a good place to come for a quiet drink in the afternoons as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Charming café with good coffee |
Unión, 1 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 542 5563 |
As it's located next door to the Teatro Real (Opera House), it's not surprising that this café is popular with the musicians who play there. You can often walk in off the street and enjoy organized or spontaneous concerts here. Although it opened in 1981, it has an old-fashioned interior with a late 19th-century feel. There are regular art exhibitions on the walls, mainly photographs but also paintings and ceramics. The management organizes a photography competition in June every year. As for the clientele, you'll find young people here during the week and older people at weekends. It's an ideal venue for a coffee or a cocktail in relaxed and sophisticated surroundings before or after an opera performance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Flamenco show with an authentic Spanish atmosphere |
Torija 7 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 559 5135 / +34 91 547 1502 http://www.chinitas.com/ chinitas@chinitas.com |
A flamenco club that attracts large groups of tourists as well as true flamenco aficionados, the star performers put on an excellent show. It is arranged like a theatre, with a raised stage and tables and chairs squeezed together below. Lots of groups come for dinner as well as the show and the atmosphere is electric. Halfway through your meal the performance starts. It is expensive and crowded, but worth it. Book in advance for the dinner and the show. The show and the dinner cost around EUR64.90. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Romantic soirée in baroque café-bar |
Plaza de San Martín, 3 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain |
An ideal place for a romantic night out or to meet with a small group of friends, this café-bar has an atmospheric baroque interior. There's live music at least twice a week and the repertoire is constantly changing, although flamenco is a standard. Tuesday nights are reserved for new alternative bands and Thursdays are for boleros, tangos and flamenco. On other nights the music is kept so low you can chat or court in peace. It attracts an interesting and varied clientele. You'll find it in basement premises opposite the Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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18th & 19th century engravings |
Alcalá, 13 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 532 1543 http://www.calcografianacional... calcografia@calcografianacional.com |
The 13 reproductions on copper plate that Goya made of Velázquez's paintings are the highlight of this collection, which also includes a magnificent selection of his other original plates as well as those of other famous Spanish artists. You can even visit the workshops where engravings are made and restored. Regular temporary exhibitions are also organised. You'll find the gallery on Calle Alcalá, a busy central street. It shares the same building as San Fernando Fine Arts Gallery, which houses one of the oldest collections of paintings in Madrid. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary flamenco |
Echegaray, 15 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 369 0757 http://www.screamtabu.com/card... cardamomo@cardamo.net |
This is one of the best places in town to listen to the new brand of flamenco music that mixes traditional styles with jazz, contemporary pop and Latin rhythms. It attracts a stylish young clientele, some of whom are involved in the world of contemporary flamenco music, so you should dress up smartly to fit in. The interior is all wood, exposed brick and panels painted like old-fashioned publicity posters. You can hear live flamenco concerts twice a week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top-notch flamenco shows |
Calle de Cañizares 10 Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 369 0496 / +34 91 369 3394 http://www.casapatas.com/ casapatas@casapatas.com |
With five different shows on per week, this is undoubtedly one of the capital´s most important flamenco clubs. It attracts first-class performers and true aficionados. All the most famous stars of today have passed through here at one time or another. Performances start around midnight and you can make a real night out of it by coming for dinner as well. The restaurant specializes in wholesome Spanish home-cooking with dishes like Rabo de Toro (oxtail stew). Average price per person: EUR27.04. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The first multiplex in Madrid |
Plaza del Carmen, 3 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 521 5694 |
Madrid's first multiplex cinema, it opened in 1975 and has four screens with numbered seats, a Dolby surround sound system and shows commercial movies. The building retains its original classical-style façade and an elegant marble foyer. It's owned by the film distribution company, Lauren Films. There are three daily showings, the first starting around 4:15p and 4:30p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Good blues concerts |
Hileras 14 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain |
It is a small, jumping blues bar straight out of New Orleans with excellent acoustics to boot. You had better arrive early on live concert nights to find a space. Do not come if you are claustrophobic or allergic to smoke. If you are not, you will find that the atmosphere and the music are simply electric. The decor is all exposed brickwork, wrought iron, and wall-coverings made of old newspapers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Artists on and off stage |
Calle de Don Pedro 6 Madrid, Madrid 28005 Spain http://www.dekonya.es dekonya@dekonya.es |
Depending at what time of day you come, you might find the door closed and have to ring the bell to get in, if the doorman decides to let you in, that is. During the early evening scene you'll find the place full of pretty girls and well dressed guys in suits. Later at night, the first crowd disappears and the place fills up again with performers, artists and their hangers-on. The interior is brightly painted but the lighting is subdued and there are mirrors and curtains everywhere. You have to negotiate a long and winding corridor until you finally get to the dance floor, which is also used as a stage for occasional cabaret shows as well soul and pop concerts and displays of tango. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A Display of Dance |
Plaza Mayor Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 730 1750 |
This is your opportunity to see a wide range of dance styles that includes innovative contemporary companies, circus performers, flamenco and classical dancers in up to 30 different shows in various venues across the city. Teatro Albniz, Teatro de Madrid, Centro Cultural de la Villa and Circulo de Bellas Artes are the principal stages. Famous names like Cullberg Ballet, David Parson, Victor Ullate, Lindsay Kemp, Joaquin Corts and Wim Vandekeybus have all performed here. It's a showcase event for young Spanish choreographers and for progressive foreign companies. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Theatre, music and international dance |
Plaza de España, 8 Dirección General de Promoción Cultural Madrid 28008 Spain +34 91 588 2900 (tourist office) http://www.madrid.org/clas_art... |
Madrid's major cultural showcase in the autumn fills most of the city's stages with theatre, dance and musical performances. Companies from various countries attend, and the festival traditionally starts with a show in Teatro Albo and others follow in the Bellas Artes, Sala Cuarta Pared, La Abad and other venues. In terms of dance, the Spanish program is outstanding as are the flamenco and classical music concerts and opera performances. Ticket prices vary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Film buffs only |
Santa Isabel, 3 Cine Doré Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 467 2600 filmoteca@mcu.es |
It shows film series organized by theme (director, country of origin, etc.) that you would never now get to see in a commercial cinema. Most of them are shown in their original language with Spanish subtitles. Its two comfortable screening rooms hold 318 and 119 spectators. There are three daily showings in screen one (starting at 5:30p) and screen two offers one showing (6p). No eating or drinking is allowed in the screening rooms. It's housed in a lovely modernist building dating from 1929 that also has a bookshop and bar-restaurant. Admission is (EUR 1.35) daily and (EUR 10.21) for 10 films. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beer & live music |
Victoria, 1 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 531 0420 |
It's like an authentic old Irish tavern inside with the addition of bottles from all four corners of the world on display. You can come for the regular live acts that feature small bands playing folk tunes. The cave-like basement with its subdued lighting is an ideal place for a romantic smooch or a serious conversation. You can order a snack at any time of day or night, which is highly recommended if you intend going on a bar-crawl around this lively area full of drinking venues. The original bar on this site gave Spanish 19th-century writer Benito Pérez Galdós the title of a novel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Breathe the Andalusian atmosphere |
Echegaray 17 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 429 626 / +34 91 526 6069 |
One of Madrid's long-established flamenco clubs that exudes character, it has always attracted celebrities. The bullfighter Manolete was a regular, and film star Ava Gardner used to come here a lot searching for excitement whenever Sinatra was not looking. Flamenco shows start at 10pm. The music is an up-to-date mix of flamenco, funk, and salsa. If you come during the afternoon and early evening, you will find the place to be relaxed and welcoming, as it doesn't really get going until after 10pm. A drink costs around EUR5.40. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Young plastic artists |
Gran Vía, 16 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 522 3112 |
This gallery concentrates on finding and promoting talented young artists, so doesn't restrict itself to the showing of only certain formats. You're as likely to see exhibitions of new ideas in photography, as in painting or sculpture. Regular artists include Ricardo Cadenas, Gennaro Castellano, Alonso Gil, Marina Núñez, June Papineau, Gonzalo Puch and MP&MP Rosado. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Realism and the Paris school |
Calle Del Amor de Dios 1 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 429 8955 http://www.leandro-navarro.com/ galeria@leandro-navarro.com |
This gallery promotes modern contemporary Spanish painters and sculptors belonging to the Paris School, like Bores, Cossío and Palencia. There's also always space for the works of the popular El Paso group and members of the Madrid School. You're likely to see art by young realist painters of the calibre of Roberto González, César Luengo and Clara Gangutia. Their catalogue includes pieces by famous names (Picasso, María Blanchard, Gutiérrez Solana and Zuloaga) and examples of post-civil war realism, informalism and abstracts by Millares, Lucio Muñoz, Feito and Saura. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Various styles |
Augusto Figueroa, 17 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 522 2989 http://www.artmajeur.com/galer... |
An unusual gallery that aims to continue with the pioneering spirit of its predecessor, Van Art. It shows the work of young artists using vastly different techniques and totally different styles. You'll see paintings, sculpture, engravings, photographs and other art forms on display. In addition, there's a section exhibiting ceramics, textiles, jewellery and other crafts. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Original language version films |
Calle del Doctor Cortezo 6 Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain http://www.yelmocineplex.es |
Its policy of showing a wide variety of foreign films and its non-standard timetable make this cinema unusual. Every day there are a variety of foreign films on show, some dubbed and some in the original language version (with subtitles in Spanish). Screenings start a little later than normal, at 6p, except for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays when they start at 4p and carry on until the early hours of the morning. It has nine screens and you'll find it in Huertas' lively nightlife zone. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great sound in a modern cinema |
Calle Gran Vía 32 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 522 3427 |
It offers outstanding acoustics based on Dolby's digital THX sound system and specialises in showing commercially successful comedies and dramas. Its renovation in 1991 turned it into one of the city's most modern cinemas without it ending up being a multiplex like all the others. You'll find it opposite the Capitol cinema on Plaza Callao by Gran Vía. You're assigned a numbered seat for every showing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Films in their original language |
Luna, 2 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 522 4752 |
Its four screens - holding between 153 and 345 spectators -show commercial and independent films always in the original language version with Spanish subtitles. There are three daily sessions, the first starting at 4p or 4:15p. At the later two sessions you're assigned numbered seats. It's difficult to park in the streets, so use the adjacent public car park. Admission is EUR5, EUR4 on Wednesdays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cafe, restaurant and trendy bar |
Virgen de los Peligros, 4 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 532 6228 |
A cafe-restaurant located on the ground floor of a modern office building that serves creative Spanish cuisine to beautiful people. The house specialty is a Duck Magret in soy sauce. The metallic decor and bright red seats give the place a trendy New York feel. Sit back and enjoy the cabaret and other occasional live acts at night when it becomes a very interesting cocktail bar. The restaurant serves food until midnight. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Don't tell anyone about it! |
Ventura de la Vega, 7 Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 36917 27 |
Yes, that's the meaning of "No se lo digas a nadie," curious name and maybe not very appropriate. A lot of people have been talking about this place, as it is one of the most popular bars in Madrid. On the ground floor you'll find good music, and from midnight on the dance floor is packed with partygoers! Let's go upstairs, where you'll find a more quiet space to have a rest and chat, or even to play billiards. This pub offers a wide variety of music and go-go dancers that liven up the mood even more. The club also has live shows on certain nights. –Angeles Fernandez Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Grand old 1920s cinema |
Calle Gran Vía 35 Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 521 62 09 |
You can see commercially successful films and movie premieres in the huge main hall, which has been preserved intact since it opened in 1929, with its original old-fashioned charm and small, uncomfortable seats. It holds up to 1750 people and has disabled access. There are two smaller, more comfortable modern screening rooms downstairs. The management still commission enormous hand-painted publicity posters to advertise films on the building's facade. There are three or four daily showings, starting at 4:15p. You're assigned a numbered seat for all showings except the first of the day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mini-cinema on Gran Vía |
Plaza del Callao, 4 Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 5219900 |
Its three screens show commercial releases that are a little less popular than those shown in the larger old movie theatres on Gran V The cinema is located in an historic 1920s building with an impressive facade that forms part of the famous Press Association office block. It stands opposite the Callao cinema. There are normally three daily showings, the first at 4pm or 4.30pm. You're assigned numbered seats for all showings. The largest screening room (581 seats) has disabled access. Admission: (EUR6) Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live Jazz & Blues |
Huertas, 24 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 429 8407 http://www.populart.es populart@populart.es |
Talented jazz and blues musicians of all ages perform on the tiny stage for a sophisticated and appreciative audience. Whether there's a concert on or not, there's always a good atmosphere and it's worth dropping in if you're out on the town in the area of Huertas and Plaza de Santa Ana. You're charged a supplement on drinks (EUR 1.50-6.01 depending on the performer), which is reasonable given the quality of the performers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Varied music and clientele |
Jardines, 3 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 532 6490 |
Opened in 1979, a veteran of the Madrid music scene, it was one of the most important clubs during the famous 1980s movida madrileña (a cultural explosion after years of dictatorship). It has recently revived its tradition of organizing regular first-rate pop and rock concerts for a varied crowd. The large dance floor is surrounded by bleachers where you can sit and enjoy your drinks. On the second floor you can escape from all the action down below and sit at a table in peace for a while. Admission is (EUR 9.01) Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Above all, a fun atmosphere |
Calle Cava Baja 27 Madrid, Madrid 28005 Spain +34 91 365 5264 |
Two of this place's three rooms are set aside for flamenco music and you are encouraged to sing along as if it were karaoke. The other room is for jazz and blues music and for occasional live concerts. If you are hungry, you can order platters of cold meats. The interior is all exposed brick, ceramic tiles, Moorish arches, and photos of famous clients like Julio Iglesias and Paco de Lucía. There is a cellar dating from the 14th century that you can reserve for atmospheric private parties. No admission charge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A cafe-cum-disco that serves food |
Marqués de Valdeiglesias, 5 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 522 2712 |
This bar offers food and drink to all-comers during the day and becomes a mainly gay disco-bar at night, playing ambient and house music. You can also see occasional live shows. The food is predominantly Italian, with an emphasis on fresh pasta and salads. It also serves cakes and pancakes. As for the decor, the most outstanding features are the huge windows, columns, plush, red-velvet chairs and abundant candles. The dance floor is down in the basement. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spectacular Outdoor Shows |
Various venues Madrid 28005 Spain +34 (0)91 588 2900 (Tourist Information) |
Madrid's Town Hall organises outdoor cultural events that run throughout the summer months. Events include theater, dance, zarzuela (Spanish opera), cabaret, and cinema. The main venues include cuartel del Conde Duque (concerts and contemporary dance), La Muralla Arabe (theater), La Corrala (zarzuela), Parque de la Bombilla (cinema), and Parque del Retiro's Festival de Teres de Madrid (Puppet Theater). There are indoor shows as well, at Centro Cultural de la Villa (zarzuela) and Pradillo, and El Canto de la Cabra (theater). Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Large-scale productions |
Calle de la Paz 11 Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 531 8311 http://www.madrid.org/ |
A huge theatre that now stages large-scale theatre and dance productions, its stage has also been used for opera, ballet, zarzuela (Spanish opera) and revue shows. It hosts Caja Madrid's Flamenco Festival every year as well as the annual Spanish and Flamenco Dance Choreography Competition. It's one of the capital's largest theatres with a capacity for 1040 spectators. It opened in 1945, it's the region's official theatre and you'll find it in the heart of the old town. Advance ticket sales: at the box office and by telephone, on +34 902 488 488. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For blockbusters |
Calle de Alcalá 20 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 532 0616 |
An historically significant theatre whose programming features large scale productions of plays and musicals. It has an attractive neoclassical façade and holds up to 813 spectators. You'll find it on Calle de Alcalá, close to Puerta del Sol, heart of the old town. It opened in the mid 1920s and originally formed part of an entertainment complex that included a casino, a dance hall and a restaurant. Advance ticket sales: at the box office and by telephone, on +34 902 262 726 or +34 902 400 222. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary theatre |
San Bernardo, 5 Madrid 28009 Spain +34 91 5429518 |
Its programming concentrates on comedy and contemporary drama featuring first-class acting talent. Director and producer Enrique Cornejo had this small theatre created out of an old cinema. The interior is decorated in shades of white, black and grey. You'll find it close to Gran V Tickets can be bought in advance from the box office and by telephone, on +34 902 488 488. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Comedies and contemporary drama |
Marqués de Casa Riera, 2 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 532 4437 / +34 91 532 4438 |
Its programming features a wide range of theatrical productions including comedy, horror, historical and musical theatre, as well as dance. It's a medium-sized theatre that holds up to 455 spectators and you'll find it alongside one of Madrid's major cultural centres (Círculo de Bellas Artes) in a beautiful listed building. It opened in 1961 and it's director, José Tamayo, uses it as a base for his own acting company. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic drama in a prestigious theatre |
Príncipe, 25 Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 429 6297 |
Madrid's oldest theater belongs to the Town Hall, it holds up to 733 spectators and specializes in staging works by Spain's major classical, romantic and contemporary dramatists. The building has a neoclassical façade featuring impressive windows, pillars and busts of famous playwrights. You'll find it on busy Plaza de Santa Ana. Advance ticket sales: from the box office and by telephone, on +34 902 101 212 for group sales and +34 91 429 9193 or +34 91 429 6293 for individuals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary drama and comedies |
Calle del Doctor Cortezo 5 Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 360 0829 http://www.teatrofigaro.com/ |
This 935-seat theatre concentrates on staging contemporary comedies by Spanish playwrights and adaptations of similar successful foreign plays. Like many of Madrid's theatres it became a cinema for a while before re-opening for live performances in 1967 with a production of Las Criadas (The Maids), starring famous Catalan actress Nuria Espert. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An ice-cream theatre |
Calle de Atocha, 18 Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 420 3797 taquilla@teatrohaagen-dazs.es |
Since 1917 this theater has changed name more than three times, finally now it seems to have established itself as it recently merged with the ice-cream firm Haagen-Dazs, to enable the audience with the new fabulous tastes during acts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary drama, comedies & musicals |
Calle Corredera Baja de San Pablo 15 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 521 0552 |
One of Madrid's few remaining 19th-century theatres, it's popularly known as La Bombonera (the chocolate box) due to its small size and ornate art-nouveau decor. It seats 500 spectators and presents a programme featuring contemporary drama, musicals and comedies. It's named after its founder, Cándido Lara. You'll find it incorporated into an attractive early 20th-century residential listed building close to Gran Vía. Advance ticket sales: at the box office or by telephone, on +34 902 488 4588. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Blockbuster musicals and kids' shows |
Calle Gran Vía 57 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 547 2011 |
The last few seasons here have seen a preponderance of blockbuster musicals and children's musicals, ranging from The Man of La Mancha to Beauty and the Beast or Grease. The theatre is in a typical early-20th-century building on Gran Via, also known as Madrid's Broadway. This is the second biggest theatre in Madrid, with capacity for 1496 people. It is surrounded hotels, shops and department stores and is a stone's throw from Plaza España, one of the city's most visited squares. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great musicals, comedy and dance |
Plaza Tirso de Molina, 1 Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 369 0637 |
Madrid's musical theatre venue par excellence, this is where you'll see the most spectacular productions of shows like Les Miserables, Chicago and Jekyll & Hyde. It also stages comedies and dance. It stands on the same site as the original Teatro Apolo, which lasted from 1873 until 1929 showing a mixture of drama and zarzuela (Spanish opera). The new Apolo holds up to 1300 spectators and you'll find it close to El Rastro, the popular Sunday flea market. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun comedy theatre |
Calle de las Tres Cruces 8-10 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 531 8514 http://www.teatroentradas.com/ |
This theatre was originally Teatro Príncipe, though in 1997 it was also called the Palacio de las Variedades (Variety Show Palace). The programme, unlike the name, has gone unchanged. It is dedicated almost exclusively to comedy theatre. It is found in Madrid's main shopping district, where fashion shops, boutiques and the inevitable souvenir shops abound. Close by, there are numerous department stores, hotels and car-parks. The theatre is flanked by Gran Vía and Puerta del Sol, two of the city's busiest spots. Tickets can be bought in advance at the box office and by telephone. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Grand Opera House |
Plaza de Oriente, s/n Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 516 0660 http://www.teatro-real.com info@teatro-real.com |
Madrid's Opera House has one of the largest stages in the world and seats up to 1630 spectators. Its annual programme features the whole range of operatic styles and genre from the baroque to the contemporary, including the ever-popular work of composers like Mozart, Rossini, Verdi and Wagner. It also hosts lyric concerts and dance performances. You'll find it close to the Palacio Real (Royal Palace). Tickets are hard to come by, so book early. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary theatre and costume dramas |
Plaza de Isabel II, 7 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 547 4577 |
Its normal programming is a mix of costume dramas, comedies and thrillers by famous playwrights like Agatha Christie, Neil Simon and the Álvarez Quintero brothers. It started life as a theatre but was later turned into a cinema, hence its name. Nowadays, it shares the building with three cinema screens. You'll find it in the heart of the old town, close to Teatro Real (Opera House) and Palacio Real (Royal Palace). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Comedies and contemporary drama |
Carrera de San Jerónimo, 24 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 369 2288 |
One of Madrid's most important theatres, its success has been based on staging popular, long-running musicals. It opened in 1916, it seats 600 spectators and it has always belonged to the Muñoz Lusarreta family. You'll find it in the heart of the old town close to picturesque tourist attractions like Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Santa Ana. Advance ticket sales: at the box office and by telephone, on +34 91 369 2288 and +34 902 488 488. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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National Classical Theatre Company |
Príncipe, 14 Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 521 4931 |
Its programming concentrates on staging classical drama produced by Spanish and foreign companies and it's also the headquarters of Spain's National Classical Theatre Company. The building was designed by Agustín Ruiz de Villajo with some beautiful Arabesque and wrought-iron interior features and it opened to the public in 1875. It's now managed by the Ministry of Culture. Tickets can be bought in advance from any of the national theatre box offices or by calling +34 902 488 488. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spanish popular light opera |
Calle de Jovellanos 4 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 524 5400 http://teatrodelazarzuela.mcu.es abonostaquillas.tz@inaem.mcu.es |
Built in 1856 in the same style as La Scala in Milan, this grand theatre is dedicated to a particularly Spanish form of 17th-century light opera called zarzuela that includes spoken as well as sung parts. It's also used for performances of classical opera, dance and concerts. At Christmas time the Spanish National Ballet Company present their new work here to expectant audiences. The traditional semicircular seating area has three galleries with private boxes and holds up to 1259 spectators. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary experimental theatre |
Calle de Alcalá 42 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 360 5400 http://www.circulobellasartes.com exterior@circulobellasartes.com |
Theatre forms part of the cultural feast offered by the Círculo de Bellas Artes in the course of a season. The programme normally features a range of contemporary and experimental work in the Fernando de Rojas performance space. This is where you'll also get the chance to see the autumn festival of provincial theatre companies and some of the spring dance festival. Children's theatre shows are performed in the Sala de Columnas. It's worth visiting the delightful period cafeteria on the premises. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: chriechers |
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Venue for live music |
Trujillos, 7 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 547 8375 |
Part of the early 1980s movida madrileña explosion of new art, music and fashion, this rock & roll club has been the showcase for the best California-style punk and rock bands over the last 20 years. European and US bands play regularly to a faithful and appreciative audience. You'll be mixing with a trendy and progressive crowd. It's generally kept pretty dark in here, so you might have difficulty recognizing the famous groups in the photos on the walls. There is no cover charge. Review © 2007, Wcities |