Madrid has a wide variety of concert halls and if you are into live performances and theatre, Teatro María Guerrero would be a perfect place to visit! Music, dance, zarzuela, and comedy are the types of live performances you can see at Madrid’s theatres! The María Guerrero is right near the Art Walk. The María Guerrero opened in 1885 as the “Princess Theatre” It changed its name in 1931 as a tribute to the last owner María Guerrera who was also a Spanish actress. The civil war caused the theatre to be closed until 1940.

The Theatre contains a neoclassical main façade and porch it is filled with a lot of rich decorations in the entrance foyer and the entrance staircase. The main theatre hall has 622 seats and is unique for its horseshoe layout. There is also a second theatre hall today that is called the original name “Princess Hall” that holds 120 seats.

Another one of Madrid’s great theatres is the Teatro Real. Teatro Real is Madrid’s Opera house. The building consists of numerous architectural styles and the main feature is the theatres big stage area. The theatre has several halls that can be rented for different events. Each hall is differently designed and include elements from national heritage and the Prado Museum. The theatre also offers guided tours!

For the students and professors who love theatre, learn more below!

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Teatro Real

Teatro María Guerrero