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Abadia
Town: Madrid Address: Fernandez de los Rios, 42 Phone: +34 91 448 11 81 e-mail: abadia@teatroabadia.com	Price: 9 - 22 EUR

The Abadia Theatre was inaugurated on February 14, 1995 and has become famous as one of the hottest theatres in Madrid. The building is very interesting from an architectural point of view because it is built over the ruins of a church and abbey. Even the roof of the auditorium is actually the former dome of the church. As far as the genre of the performances is concerned, the theatre gives stage to classical international and particularly English plays and, more often than not, to major Spanish playwrights. Besides these mainstream pieces, alternative and avant-garde works are also sometimes shown. Abadia is not just a typical theatre: numerous and diverse dance performances, poetry recitals and chamber concerts are also an inevitable part of its schedule.

Albeniz

Albeniz, by Phil

Albeniz
Town: Madrid Address: Calle de la Paz, 11 Phone: +34 91 531 83 11

Wonderfully situated in the middle of the old town of Madrid, the Albeniz Theatre belongs to the institutions of great importance for the development of Spanish theatre through the years. Established in 1945, it continues to be one of the largest and most spacious theatres in the region with a capacity of 1,040 seats. The theatre provides a stage for performances of different genres, including drama and classical plays, ballet, dance shows, and even opera or zarzuela. The place is particularly popular as venue of annual flamenco events like the Caja Madrid Flamenco Festival and Flamenco Dance Choreography Competition. Furthermore, the Albeniz Theatre maintains long-lasting beneficial collaboration with the National Ballet of Cuba.

Centro Cultural de la Villa

Centro Cultural de la Villa, by Funksturm

Centro Cultural de la Villa
Town: Madrid Address: Plaza de Colon Phone: +34 91 575 60 80 e-mail: ccvillademadrid@munimadrid.es	Price: 12 - 27 EUR

This prestigious cultural centre is among the most polyvalent institutions of this type in Madrid and one of the most favourite spots of local art lovers and their guests. Set in a lively and beautiful setting in the heart of the capital, among impressive monuments and fascinating gardens and fountains, Centro Cultural de la Villa has always attracted various public with its exhibition gallery, puppet theatre and, of course, the main stage where many performances of contemporary or classical drama, zarzuela, ballet and musicals have been presented.

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Cine Teatro Club Capitol
Town: Barcelona Address: La Rambla, 138 Phone: +34 934 122 038

Club Capitol was the first commercial theatre in Barcelona, which opened two halls where different productions are shown simultaneously. The repertoire includes comedies, cabaret, recitals, and other similar performances presented by famous comedians. The theatre is not big, but has a very appealing and cosy ambiance. Besides it benefits of a great location on Ramblas, in the heart of the city.

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Cuarta Pared
Town: Madrid Address: Calle de Ercilla, 17 Phone: +34 91 517 23 17 e-mail: cuartapared@cuartapared.es

The Cuarta Pared Theatre first opened its doors to the public in 1985 with the aim to give a chance to young talents with unconventional ideas to acquaint the broad public with their works. Today, the philosophy of the company's management has remained unchanged and the performances presented in the cosy hall with 170 seats are prevailingly alternative, covering a wide range of genres and focused sharply on problems in contemporary Spanish society. The young and perspective performers of Cuarta Pared have been awarded the prestigious prize 'Premio Ojo Critico', a prize for young Spanish actors. Simultaneously, the company organises children's theatre performances, for which it has been very highly praised by theatre experts. Another interesting feature is the acting school run by Cuarta Pared. The theatre is closed in August.

El Canto de la Cabra

El Canto de la Cabra, by feliz 1984

El Canto de la Cabra
Town: Madrid Address: San Gregorio, 8 Phone: +34 91 310 42 22 e-mail: cantodelacabra@terra.es	Price: 8 - 10 EUR

Situated in the middle of the bustling Chueca district, El Canto de la Cabra is one of the most fascinating theatre venues in Madrid. The performances held here are predominantly comedies and humorous works of contemporary Spanish and foreign playwrights. Apart from presenting these innovative plays, the company (by the same name) that owns the spot sets a large number of its own productions on the stage. The space is quite limited with only 70 seats being available, but this contributes to the hearty and casual atmosphere. In the summer months, however, the theatre organises open-air performances on the patio - an event that is the only one of this kind in the Spanish capital.

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Ensayo 100
Town: Madrid Address: Raimundo Lulio, 20 Phone: +34 91 447 94 86

The Ensayo 100 theatre lies in a lively quarter in the heart of the Spanish capital, and is famous for its large number of diverse cultural attractions. It is one of the renowned theatre venues in Madrid and was founded by the Argentinian Jorge Eines in 1995 and since then has acquired the reputation of a serious institution focusing mainly on unconventional plays by less recognised authors. The intellectual character of the place is complemented by the classical plays that often stay on the programme. Over the last few years, the theatre has promoted and supported children's acting by launching drama classes for kids which are currently held every Tuesday and Saturday. The hall has a capacity of around 150 and is owned by the fringe theatre company of the same name, which always presents its original productions here.

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Nou Tantarantana
Town: Barcelona Address: Carrer de les Flors 22 Phone: +34 934417022

This alternative theatre soon moved to its newt and larger location in the quarter of Poble Sec, close to the famous Avenida del Paralelo. Its repertoire is varied and interesting, benefiting of large variety of plays, cabaret shows, fringe theatre and sometimes pocket opera.

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