Theatre and dance in Madrid

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  • A monumental opera production that is back 22 years after its last performance (Teatro Real. 24 and 28 April and 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 21 and 25 May).

    Maestro Singers of Nuremberg
  • Los maestros cantores de Núremberg © Javier del Real

APRIL & MAY HIGHLIGHTS

The cultural space will celebrate the International Dance Day with 20 performances by 18 dance companies with the participation of 55 dancers (Matadero Madrid. 13-27 April).

Last chance

Les 7 Doigts de la Main is performing a dance and acrobatics version of Romeo and Juliet (Teatro Circo Price. Wednesday to Sunday. 18-28 April).

The greatest reference of her generation in flamenco dance is premièring Romancero del Baile Flamenco in Madrid (Teatros del Canal - Sala Roja. 27 April).

The Basque choreographer, Iker Karrera, is premièring a modern dance show that reveals the intimacy of the human soul (Conde Duque. 26-28 April).

Spanish première of this musical show whose roots lie in the collaboration between Alice and Franco Battiato that began in 1980 (Teatros del Canal - Sala Roja. 28 April).

A magnificent show with the music by Carl Orff and the theater magic by the Catalonian company (Teatro Apolo. Tuesdays to Sundays. 8-19 May).

The festival that brings together the best of national and international dance year after year (Various locations. 9-26 May).

The Ballet National de Marseille will be performing a new contemporary dance and music show (Teatros del Canal - Sala Roja. 9 and 10 May).

Ondina Maldonado and Ferrán Carvajal première a show in Spain on gender identity and prejudices (Teatros del Canal - Sala Negra. 28 May-2 Jun).

A performance of the classic ballet created by Marius Petipa and Ludwig Minkus: La Bayadère (Teatro Real. 30 May-2 Jun).

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

Immersive theatre show that reflects the life of the painter through his paintings with a soundtrack designed by the violinist Ara Malikian (Teatro Marquina. Wednesday to Sunday).

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  • Take a look at the musicals showing in Madrid right now and over the coming months.

    Musicals in Madrid
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  • Discover the best spots in the city to enjoy Spain’s artistic expression par excellence.

    Flamenco
  • El Corral de la Morería
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    Getting around Madrid