Theatre and dance in Madrid

Sara Baras - Shadows
The renowned flamenco dancer returns with a show she created in 2017 (Teatro Rialto. Thursday to Sunday. Till 12 October).

Sara Baras - Shadows

SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

Carmen - Ballet Flamenco

A romantic journey to 1830s Seville with a flamenco version of Bizet's famous opera (Capitol Gran Vía. Till 3 Oct).

Far West

The Yllana Company pays tribute to Western films in this show that combines humour and gestural comedy (Teatro Alfil. Sundays. 5-26 September).

Emotions: Flamenco Show

An authentic flamenco show featuring mesmerizing dance, singing and guitar playing (Madrid Flamenco Theatre at Teatro Alfil. Saturdays and Sundays. Till 26 September).

Canal Dance

Flamenco and modern dance shows created in the 13th edition of the artistic residences at the Canal Choreographic Centre (Teatros del Canal - Sala Negra. 2 Sept-15 Oct).

The Lion King (El Rey León)

The largest musical production ever seen in Spain. Over 100 million people around the world (Teatro Lope de Vega. Wednesday to Sunday. 23 Sept-28 Nov).

Billy's Violence

Needcompany offers a review of the cruelty of Shakespeare’s works (Naves del Español en Matadero - Sala Fernando Arrabal, Nave 11. 23-26 September).

I Tre Gobbi

An opera for all ages based on the interlude by Carlo Goldoni (Juan March Foundation. 26 and 29 Sept; 2-3 Oct).

New

The Norwegian conductor, Stefan Herheim, heads an amusing version of the operatic tragicomedy by Rossini, based on Cinderella (Teatro Real. 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 30 Sept; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 9 Oct).