Theatre and dance in Madrid

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Flamenco Madrid
A month packed with activities related to flamenco and Spanish dance that dedicates its sixth edition to Camarón (Various locations. Main venue: Fernán Gómez Centro Cultural de la Villa. 11-29 May ).

Flamenco Madrid

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Giselle - National Dance Company

Joaquín de Luz reveals his first major choreographic challenge with a version of this fable (Teatro Real. 18, 20 and 21 May).

Madrid en Danza Festival

TThe festival, which year after year brings together the best of national and international dance, celebrates its 37th edition (Various locations. 29 Apr-14 Jun).

The Antonio Gades company presents a show that combines the best of flamenco and the dance style of one of the most admired dancers and choreographers of the 20th century (Teatro Magno. Thursday to Sunday. From 17 February).

El Arco

The Daniel Abreu Company is performing a simile of modern dance between hunting and today’s society (Teatro de La Abadía - Sala José Luis Alonso. 22 May).

Pilobolus - Big Five-Oh!

The dance group premieres a contemporary and acrobatic dance piece to celebrate its 50th anniversary (Teatros del Canal - Sala Roja. 25-29 May).

The Royal Gag Orchestra

The gestural theatre company Yllana presents its new show, a classical music concert full of comedy and humour (Teatro Circo Price. 27-28 May).

Trash!

Two theatre companies, Yllana and Töthem, have created a musical show for children to raise awareness about recycling through comedy and percussion (Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío. 3, 12 and 30 May).

OléOlá

Flamenco and gastronomy experience directed by two great names from the genre, Cristina Hoyos and Jose Carlos Plaza (Teatro Eslava. Thursday to Saturday).

El Mago Pop - Nada Es Imposible Broadway Edition

El Mago Pop - Nothing is Impossible Broadway Edition

The world’s biggest box office illusionist from Europe reopens the Apolo with a new show that includes illusions that have never been seen before (Teatro Nuevo Apolo. Friday to Sundays).

Emotions: Flamenco Show

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

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. Tuesday to Sunday).

Flamenco Real

A total of 14 shows with leading artists from flamenco song and dance, such as Amador Rojas, Alba Heredia and Antonio Lizana (Salón de Baile, Teatro Real. 4 Nov-22 Jul. See dates).