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Theatre and dance in Madrid

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Danish Dance Theatre Company | Marina Mascarell - Bloody Moon
Marina Mascarell directs a dance show inspired by Georges Bataille and his Eroticism (Centro Danza Matadero - CDM. 9-11 April).

Danish Dance Theatre Company | Marina Mascarell - Bloody Moon

APRIL HIGHLIGHTS

5º Zarzuela and Opera Festival

Fifth edition of this festival that presents a special programme in which Zarzuela is the main feature (Teatro Amaya. 11 Mar-31 May).

Chefs - Yllana

Yllana offers a fun take on the fascinating world of gastronomy (Teatro Serrano. 11, 18 and 24 April, 1, 16 and 30 May; 6, 20 and 27 June; 4 and 11 and July).

Real Teatro de Retiro

Educational concerts, musical stories with projections, theatre and music for the whole family (Daoíz y Velarde Cultural Centre. 28 Sept-6 Jul 2026. Check programme)

Titerescena

Annual series devoted to the exhibition and performance of activities related to the world of puppets and marionettes (Teatro Valle-Inclán. Saturdays and Sundays. 4 Oct-14 Jun).

Last chance

Jugar con fuego

Marina Bollaín directs this adaptation of Barbieri’s zarzuela on love and the social norms (Teatro de la Zarzuela. Tuesday to Sunday. 25 Mar-12 Apr).

Goblin Party - Once Upon A Time

Goblin Party will present a rhythmic dance show inspired by Korean folklore (Teatros del Canal - Sala Negra. 10-12 April).

The Bartered Bride

The French director, Laurent Pelly presents one of the most emblematic operas in the Czech operatic repertoire (Teatro Real. 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 April).

Flamenco Real

A programme of shows performed by exceptional flamenco dancers and singers including Alba Heredia and José Maya (Salón de Baile, Teatro Real. 15 Oct-26 Jun).

Rafaela Carrasco - Humo

The flamenco dancer will première her latest show Humo, that pays tribute to the cigarette factory workers (Centro Danza Matadero - CDM. 16-19 April).