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Madrid’s theatrical tradition stretches back to the Golden Age of Lope de Vega, Calderón de la Barca and Tirso de Molina, and the city is strewn with dozens of venues featuring all kinds of work from the traditional renditions of the classics to avant-garde contemporary performances. The most prominent classical theatre companies, Centro Dramático Nacional and the Compañía Nacional de Teatro Clásico, are based at the Teatro María Guerrero and the Teatro de la Comedia respectively. For the most interesting contemporary performances, check what’s on at the Sala Cuarta Pared, the Mirador or the Círculo de Bellas Artes. Círculo de Bellas Artes, C Marqués de Casa Riera 2, T 91 532 44 37 (information), T 902 42 24 42 (tickets). Metro Banco de España. This art deco exhibition space and café hosts innovative performances regularly. Teatro Calderón, C Atocha 18, T 91 429 58 90. Metro Tirso de Molina. Everything from musicals to opera, modern dance to classical drama. Teatro de la Comedia, C Príncipe 14, T 91 521 49 31. Metro Sol. Another grand theatre hosting classical performances. Home to the Compañía Nacional de Teatro Clásico. Teatro Español, C Príncipe 25, T 91 429 62 97. Metro Sol. (Closed for restoration at the time of writing; call for more information.) Classical Spanish drama. Teatro María Guerrero, C Tamayo y Baus 4, T 91 319 4769, T 902 488 488. Metro Colón or Chueca. Just west of the Paseo de Recoletos, this beautiful old theatre is home to the Centro Dramático Nacional.
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