More worth your time at the same venue, plus a few nearby picks.
THEATRE
The Plant Man
Vidas de Alambre theatre company brings this tale of a brave hero searching for stolen flower seeds. Along his journey he meets characters teaching truths about life and nature. Ages 3+.
JAZZ
Lila Horovitz Trio
Lila Horovitz Trio performs author-driven music where double bass is both rhythmic foundation and melodic voice. A sophisticated yet approachable programme for jazz, contemporary music and root music lovers. From 14 years.
PAINTING
Luis Atarraya
Drawing and painting in graphite, oils, and watercolours create a textured universe exploring line and colour as vehicles of expression.
KIDS
Screen-free Saturdays
Playful workshops for children aged 6-12 at Centro Cultural Hortaleza, designed without screens to develop motor and creative skills. Four Saturday sessions in May, 90 minutes each, maximum 20 children.
COMEDY
Bee
Hilando Títeres at Auditorio Carmen Laforet presents an original story with humour and heart. Nina dreams of flying and becoming her family's first female pilot, but bedtime calls. To sleep she must count sheep-until she finds Morena. A 50-minute adventure.
COMEDY
An Hour with Nora
Jaime Álvarez 'Almasy' directs this tragicomedy in which a man keeps vigil over his recently deceased cat while revisiting life's transcendental themes: love, family, work, and self-discipline. More comedy than tragedy. Recommended for ages 16+.
COMEDY
A Devil on the Platform
Compañía Azares Teatros stages Salvador Bueso's play with Elsa Valera and Bueso. In an empty train station, a man and an anachronistic station manager reveal their true nature through dialogue exploring the burdens we all carry.
THEATRE
Elementía
Participatory theatre by Compañía Pálpito Cultural. In the magical land of Elementía, nature spirits need help restoring an imbalance. Audiences join an adventure through trials and puzzles to recover lost gems.
