Theater in Madrid


Theaters in Madrid exhibit the inclination of the people of the city towards different forms of performing arts.

Theaters in Madrid are the centers where one can view some of the brilliant theatrical performances by well-known artists from all over the globe. The city of Madrid has numerous theaters spread across different parts of the city. Madrid theaters have been an integral part of the culture of the city.

There are different kinds of theaters in the city. These include Alternative Theater, Mainstream Theater and English Language Theater.

Theater Companies in Madrid

Theater in Madrid dates back to the time of Tirso de Molina, the Golden Age of Lope de Vega and Calderon de la Barca. Theater companies in Madrid like the Compania Nacional de Teatro Clasico and Centro Dramatico Nacional use the theaters in the city to stage their productions.

While the Centro Dramatico Nacional is based at the Teatro Maria Guerrero, the Compania Nacional de Teatro Clasico is based at the Teatro de la Comedia. The theaters in Madrid thus play host to some interesting plays. These plays center on traditional as well as avant-garde themes.
Madrid Theaters

There are several theaters in Madrid. These stage different theatrical productions. Some of the famous theaters in Madrid are:
  • Teatro de la Comedia: This theater in the Spanish capital, houses the Compania Nacional de Teatro Clasico. It has been used as a venue for staging several classics.
  • Circulo de Bellas Artes: It is a theater with a difference. Though it is mainly a café with an art deco exhibition space, it is often used as a venue for hosting live shows.
  • Teatro Maria Guerrero: The Centro Dramatico Nacional is based at this theater. It is located in close proximity to the Paseo de Recoletos.
  • Teatro Espanol: This theater regularly plays host to Spanish classical dramas.
  • Teatro Calderon: This theater stages a variety of shows ranging from classical plays to operas, musicals to shows based on contemporary dance.
Theaters in Madrid are one of the best places to check out the entire gamut of performing arts that the city has in store for all its natives and visitors.

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