Theatre and dance in Madrid

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    Three generations of creators take the tradition of Spanish dance to reflect on the evolution of their performances (Teatro de la Zarzuela. Tuesday to Sunday. 17-28 July).

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JULY & AUGUST HIGHLIGHTS

Third edition of this festival that presents a special programme in which Zarzuela is the main feature (Teatro Amaya. 29 May-4 Aug).

A romantic journey to 1830s Seville with a flamenco version of Bizet's famous opera (Capitol Gran Vía. Tuesday to Sunday. 22 Jun-15 Sept).

The ballet from Cuba recreates Tchaikovsky's great piece on the history of dance (Teatro EDP Gran Vía. Tuesday to Sunday. 2 Jul-4 Aug).

The festival will once again fill Madrid this summer with lots of cultural and leisure events (Various venues. 9 Jul-25 Aug). See full programme!

Úrsula López’s flamenco company will be performing a show made up of seven numbers (Conde Duque - Patio Central. 3 and 4 August).

Relive the most traditional Madrid through the popular zarzuelas: Agua, azucarillos y aguardienteLa Chulapona and La Revoltosa (Teatro La Latina. Wednesday to Sunday. 7-25 August).

An exciting exchange of movements that enter into conversation with the architecture (Conde Duque - Patio Sur. 9 and 10 August).

More than 60 artists will be on stage to perform one of the most acclaimed and internationally staged operas (Teatro EDP Gran Vía. 8 July and 12 August).

A comedy for all ages that pays tribute to the life of artists that cross borders to infect the world with their laughter (Teatro Alfil. 24 and 31 Jul; 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 Aug).

An authentic flamenco show featuring mesmerizing dancing, singing and guitar playing (Madrid Flamenco Theatre at Teatro Alfil. Monday to Sunday. Till 30 December).

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