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Zarkana, the new Cirque du Soleil show, is a rock opera combining surrealism and new technologies with physical virtuosity. It will come to Madrid on the 12th of November to capture you with its magic.

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The Museum Route has returned to Madrid, an event thanks to which you can visit several museums for free throughout May. It is a cultural promotion that is carried out in collaboration with the Madrid metro, given that the only condition for visiting the participating museums is having a travel pass or metro ticket.

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Any new theatre production based on a script by Tenessee Williams is going to generate expectations and not for nothing because this American playwright has created some masterpieces that are still going strong today, without losing even a smidgen of dramatism. However, when you add this to the cast consisting of actors of such stature as Adriana Gil who has returned to the stage following 10 years of absence, Vicky Peña and Roberto Álamo, in addition to being directed by the genius Mario Gas, expectations are bound to soar.

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The 2nd edition of the contemporary art fair JustMad2 which is dedicated exclusively to emerging artists will be running alongside the ARCOMadrid show. This event, which will be taking place from the 17th to the 20th of February is a great opportunity for young artists to showcase their work and give more visibility to dynamic and innovative international galleries.

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We are currently in the midst of Christmas celebrations, and unlike England the festivities go on well into the New Year and Kings’ Day, which is when the Spaniards traditionally swap gifts. In addition, that lull you’d expect following Christmas events is by no means on the cards as Madrid like any good capital or Spanish city is plotting further exciting activities, the reason for which it is such a popular holiday destination and why visitors can never get bored. Thus, soon after the Christmas celebrations have finalised the ARCO Madrid Contemporary Art Fair will be taking place for all you arty types out there and who are taking a post-festive break in the Spanish capital.

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You can tell that Madrid is the Spanish capital, and not because of its abundance of museums with top international pictorial works, sculptures, and graphics, nor its monumental architecture , but for the number of theatre and music productions, and concerts that inundate the city agenda every month. It is well worth visiting the impressive and welcoming city of Madrid this Christmas as there is a line up of some unmissable theatre productions this season, so to make sure that you don’t miss out on the best ones, here are a few suggestions.

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Madrid is always surrounded by an inescapable cultural halo and given that it is the Spanish capital a majority of the activities take place in its galleries, concert halls, and institutions. If you are visiting Madrid this season, a wander down to the top museums set up in the golden triangle of art in Madrid around the Prado Museum is a must. However, there are various alternatives if you fancy a change to the standard museums you visit in the Spanish capital. Thus, here are a couple of options for an alternative visit in Madrid.

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From the 22nd to the 27th of November Authors’ Week dedicated to the legendary Chilean author Roberto Belaño will be taking place in the Casa de America in Madrid. A week packed with talks, and activities will be finally concluded with a ceremony on Saturday the 27th of November featuring American singer Patti Smith who will be singing and reciting poems by Roberto Bolaño, which is also free.

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From the 8th to the 28th of November the Madrid en Danza festival will be taking place, and celebrating its 25th anniversary with a line up of top local, and international dance companies and young creators, that will be demonstrating their new styles and fusions with other disciplines, as well as performing more classic ballet, on the Madrid stages.

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Once again, the 10th edition of this alternative festival is taking to the stage to do itself proud with performance in the Casa Encendida in Madrid. From the 1st to the 3rd of October these Madrid premises will be jam-packed full with a musical line up comprising new electronic underground sounds, workshops, and conferences. It’s a risky idea but it should attract all those that say they like experimental music. Exp’10 is not just a string of performances that follow similar guidelines. And, of course it’s a lot more than just a collection of bold sounds, musical know-how, and freaks of innovation. Exp’10 is, above all, the best way of discovering and enjoying new paths for music. Paths that on a handful of occasions people can try…and listen to.

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The theatre director and playwright, Wajdi Mouawad, will be presenting his play ´Incendie` or ´Scorched` again in the Matadero contemporary art complex in Madrid that was a sweeping success in the box offices when it premiered in Spain two years ago. This Lebanese author, who has settled in Canada and was forced to flee as a child from the conflict in his native country, reflects this pure tragedy in his works which relate Greek tragedies instead.