Theatre and dance in Madrid

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  • The dancer celebrates the 25th anniversary of her dance company with a show playing tribute to the great Paco de Lucía (Teatro EDP Gran Vía. Thursday to Sunday. Till 13 October). 

    Sara Baras - Vuela
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OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS

The new theatre season kicks off with a tribute to the tenor, José Carreras, conducted by Nicola Luisotti (Teatro Real. 23, 25, 26, 28 and 29 Sept, 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 11 Oct).

The Ibero-American Circus Festival is holding its seventh edition with a programme that brings together acrobatics, aerial and juggling acts, and other highly skilled disciplines (Teatro Circo Price. 4-6 October).

The company from Kiev will perform the classic ballet by Tchaikovsky, considered to be one of the most beautiful and iconic ballets (Teatro Lope de Vega. 7 and 14 Oct, 18 and 25 Nov).

Madrid’s new dance company, directed by Jesús Carmona, presents a double bill (Teatros del Canal - Sala Roja. Wednesday to Sunday. 12 to 27 October).

The world’s biggest box office illusionist from Europe brings a new show that includes illusions that have never been seen before (Nuevo Teatro Alcalá. Wednesday to Sunday. 16 Oct-1 Dec).

The Yllana Company presents a gestural theatre comedy and pantomime designed for spectators of all ages (Arlequín Gran Vía Teatro. 25 Sept, 16 and 30 Oct, 13 and 27 Nov).

The award-winning Canadian comedian, writer, TV presenter and actress is giving a one-off performance of her hilarious new stand-up show (Teatro Pavón. 20 October).

An authentic flamenco show featuring mesmerizing dancing, singing and guitar playing (Madrid Flamenco Theatre at Teatro Alfil. Monday to Sunday. Till 30 December).

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