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has a great number of theatres, cinemas and opera houses.
There is always a wide selection of events to see and
the tourist office will advise you on the best. Here
are just a few ideas:
Classical
music
Auditorio
Nacional de Musica: Principe
de Vergara, 146 Tel 913 370 139. Modern home of the
Spanish National Orchestra and the National Chorus of
Spain. North of the Salamanca district. Tickets 1,000
- 1,200 ptas for regular productions.
Auditorio
del Parque de Atracciones:
Casa de Campo. 3,500 seat capacity with productions
ranging from punk rock to symphony orchestras.
Theatre
Teatro
Calderon: Atocha, 18.
Tel 914 023 601. Tickets 2.000-3.000ptas. Largest theatre
in Madrid, seating over 2,000 people. Mostly features
opera with performances on most nights.
Teatro
de la Comedia: Principe,
14. Tel 915 214 931. Tickets from 1.300ptas. Performances
of a classic nature. No performances on Wednesdays and
the theatre is closed during July and August.
Teatro
Espanol: Principe, 25.
Tel 914 296 297. 50% discount on ticket prices on Wednesdays.
A wide selection of classic, favourite plays. Funded
by the city government.
Flamenco
Cafe
de Chinitas: Torija,
7. Tel 915 595 135. Dinner and show, approx. 10.000ptas.
One of the best flamenco clubs in the city. It is possible
to opt out of the dinner and just have the show.
Jazz
Cafe
Central: Plaza del Angel,
10. Tel 913 694 143. Prices vary according to show.
Often draws some of Spain's top artists.
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