More worth your time at the same venue, plus a few nearby picks.
COMEDY
A Dead Man with Peppercorn Sauce
Dark comedy by Azares Teatro with María Carrera and Salvador Bueso. Daniel, a Hollywood screenwriter in crisis, plans a risky barbecue in his Boston home that spirals into absurd chaos when unexpected guests arrive.
CINEMA
The Fall of the House of Usher
Jean Epstein's 1928 French gothic horror film screened at Centro Dotacional Integrado Arganzuela Ángel del Río with introductory remarks by José Manuel Tenorio and live piano accompaniment.
EXHIBITIONS
The Madrid of Olga Ramos
Tribute to Olga Ramos, actress and cupletista, symbol of traditional Madrid. Personal objects showcase her elegant artistry and the legacy of a genre that defined an era.
FOLK
Learn Chotis at Centro Cultural Lavapiés
Masterclass in Chotis dance held the last Saturday of each month by Asociación Chotis siempre Madrid. Learn traditional Madrid dance with expert instructors, followed by a small exhibition. Pre-registration required via cclavapies@madrid.es.
DANCE
Why?
Choreography and direction by Alessio Natale at Centro Cultural Casa de Vacas. A 25-minute piece questioning the pressure to be exceptional, exploring how to inhabit one's own identity without artifice. Features eleven performers.
DANCE
Compañía Nacional de Danza: Public Encounter
Post-show talk at Centro Danza Matadero with artistic directors Luz Arcas and Mattia Russo & Antonio de Rosa (Kor'sia) discussing their choreographic works.
LATIN
Manuel de Segura and Yolanda Gaviño
Dance and copla performance celebrating Spain's musical heritage. Manuel de Segura and dancer Yolanda Gaviño bring passion, castanets, and traditional dress to revive iconic Spanish songs and the spirit of Madrid's castizo districts.
FLAMENCO
End of Party
Ana María Puente 'La Pelirroja' and María Gracia at Centro Sociocultural San Fermín. Two great voices perform with live musicians across an 80-minute programme of rumbas, copla, sevillanas, ballads and surprises. A celebration of flamenco-rooted music.
