To think of Madrid and leisure is to think, necessarily, of the theater. the theater. With the Gran Vía as the 'Broadway español', with the great acting schools, with the most experimental and revolutionary theatres schools, with the most experimental and revolutionary theaters, with improvisation and micro-theater improvisation and micro-theater...

An extensive and varied menu of performing arts where there is room for all tastes. for all tastes. That is why we have asked three "experienced palates experienced' in the sector to design their theater menu for the coming months, both with venues theaters that are a guarantee of good taste where we will always find quality plays, as well as specific names of performances on the bill.

In order to have options, we have asked Ana Villa, content coordinator of the specialized magazine'Teatros', which is distributed free of charge in almost all of the magazine 'Teatros', which is distributed free of charge in almost all theaters in Madrid. theaters in Madrid. We also consulted Saray Neila, executive partner in charge of corporate responsible for the corporate area of the communication agency Lemonpress, specializing in culture and theater. Lastly, we have the contribution of Laura Molpeceres, scriptwriter, playwright and theater director of plays such as 'Un balcón con vistas'. with a view'.

The gourmet menu of the performing arts: the theaters

One of the winning horses is the Pavón Kamikaze Theater (c/ Embajadores, 9), two of the three experts with whom we spoke recommend this theater recommend this theater, which won the 2017 National Theater Award. With a varied program, both Laura Molpeceres and Ana Villa agree that they have a selection that they have an "exquisite" selection criterion. that usually have the endorsement of both the critics and the public. Ana emphasizes that they are "self-produced pieces" and that "they are magnificently directed by the prestigious Miguel del Arco of the prestigious Miguel del Arco, among others".

Please note: the average ticket average ticket price is not one of the cheapest, at 25 euros, but our experts assure us that "it is difficult to be disappointed after a performance. a performance".

For Saray Neila, the equivalent to this "safe bet" in theatres would be an alternative space such as the Theater Pradillo (c/ Pradillo, 12), which has been operating for more than three decades in Madrid and where the projects of the most restless creators are being presented.

Another of those recommended by Saray are the Luchana Theaters (c/ Luchana, 38), a multi-scenic space located in the former in the former Cines Luchana, characterized by a wide monthly program where the monthly program where there is also room for children's audiences, with plays specifically for them. specifically for children. In both cases, there is a varied offer with performances for all audiences. performances for all audiences.

The gourmet menu of the performing arts: the plays

Also with the whole family in mind, Saray brings to the table a musical that is a musical that is breaking records, both at the box office and in audience reception: 'Billy Elliot the Musical'. the audience: 'Billy Elliot the Musical', which she describes as "one of the shows of the season and a must". of the season and a must". For Ana Villa, this production is also one of must-sees. 

Produced by the Spanish production company Som Produce, it will be staged at the Nuevo Teatro Alcalá (c/ Jorge Juan, 62). Alcalá (c/ Jorge Juan, 62).

Another musical 'suitable for the whole family' that will make us have a good time is, according to Ana, 'Nine, the musical', at the Amaya Theater (Paseo General Martínez Campos, 9). have a good time is, according to Ana, 'Nine, the musical', at the Teatro Amaya (Paseo del General Martínez Campos, 9). "Based on the famous and award-winning award-winning Broadway play, it is one of the most eagerly awaited premieres for genre for lovers of the genre," explains the expert. Fact to bear in mind: the female protagonist is Roko, winner of the talent show Tu cara me suena.

There is still more. Saray Neila's other proposal is 'Lavar, marcar y enterrar', a black comedy that has been black comedy that has been playing for no less than four years at the Lara Theater Lara (c/ Corredera baja de San Pablo, 15). "It began to be performed in a hairdresser's in Malasaña and four years later it continues and four years later it continues with performances every Saturday", Saray explains.

 Finally, coinciding with almost the entire almost the entire cycle of Noches del Botánico, ' La Ternura' will be performed at the Teatro La Abadía (c/ Fernández de los Ríos, 42) from June 7 to July 8. La Ternura' will be performed from June 7 to July 8. As quality guarantee, it is worth mentioning that it is directed by Alfredo Sanzol, recently awarded the Valle-Inclán Theatre Prize. Valle-Inclán Theater Award. Recommended by Laura Molpeceres and Ana Villa, it offers a witty romantic comedy a witty romantic comedy full of Shakespearean references. Shakespearean references.

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By María R. Ciges