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On this page you will find details of music, dance, theater and children's events in Madrid in October. On the next page you'll find details of art and film events in Madrid in October. Each event is listed with contact details and the nearest metro stop.
Events Throughout October in Madrid
The events below run for the whole of (or most of) October. For day-by-day events in October, see the next page.Throughout October
CAFÉ CENTRAL
Plaza del Angel 10, tel: 91 369 4143 <M>Antón Martín (Line 1)
Javier Krahe and his band play from October 1 to 8, the Lluis Coloma Trio from 8 to 14 and Andersen-Sandoval-Andersen 15 to 21.
Throughout October
ANDY GOLDSWORTHY - LAS ENTRAÑAS DEL ARBOL
Palacio de Cristal (Parque Retiro, tel: 91 774 1000 <M>Retiro (Line 2) from October 4
Installation by the environmental sculptor known for use of natural materials including flowers, icicles and mud.
Throughout October
FONDOS DE FOTOGRAFÍA DE LA COLECCIÓN PERMANENTE
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia MNCARS (c/Santa Isabel 52, tel: 91 774 1000 <M>Atocha (Line 1)
A wholescale rejig of the permanent collection to show off some of the best contemporary photography in the world.
Throughout October
CLUB LOW
Sala De Nombre Público (Plaza de los Mostenses 11, <M>Plaza de España (Lines 3 & 10)
High quality control for this showcase of very well- and also lesser-known electronic and indie Djs and artists from around Europe. Last month saw Ellen Allien and the Glimmers. This month TBC.
Throughout October
RICHARD BILLINGHAM - ZOO
La Fábrica Galería (c/Alameda 9, tel: 91 360 1325 <M>Atocha (Line 1)
Inspired by visits to Dudley zoo in his youth, Billingham's photographs of animals explores the relationship between captivity and entertainment.
Throughout October
LOS ETRUSCOS (THE ETRUSCANS)
Museo Arqueológico Nacional (c/ Serrano 13)
Many pieces from the fascinating pre-Italian culture dating back to the 9th century BC.
Throughout October
HIJOS DE SU MADRE
Teatro Arlequin (C/San Bernardo 5, tel: 91 523 9740 / 91 559 2071 <M>Santo Domingo (Line 2)
A witty comedy about relationships, written and directed by Antonia San Juan.
Throughout October
JESUCRISTO SUPERSTAR
Teatro Lope de Vega (Gran Vía 57, tel: 91 547 2011 <M>Santo Domingo (Line 2)
Fatuous Lloyd-Webber travesty in Spanish.
Until October 13
EL PERRO DEL HORTELANO
Teatro Albéniz Teatro Albéniz (Calle de la Paz 11, tel: 91 521 9998 <M>Sol (Lines 1, 2 & 3)
Lope de Vega's classic directed by Royal Shakespeare stalwart Laurence Boswell and starring Blanca Oteyza, Ernesto Arias and Lidia Otón.
Until October 21
BARROCO
Centro Cultural de la Villa (Plaza de Colón s/n, tel: 91 480 0300 <M>Colón (Line 4)
Directed by Tomaz Pandur, this interpretation of Tomaz Pandur and Darko Lukic's French Revolution play continues. With correography by Nacho Duato.
From October 2
LAS QUE FALTABAN
Teatro Arlequin (C/San Bernardo 5, tel: 91 523 9740 / 91 559 2071 <M>Santo Domingo (Line 2)
Antonia San Juan ('Todo Sobre Mi Madre') returns in a comedy of 12 monologues on the theme of women from authors ranging from Teranci Moix, Quim Monzó to herself. See our interview with her next month.
From October 4
BEAUTY & THE BEAST
Teatro Coliseum (Gran Vía 78, tel: 91 547 6612 <M>Plaza de España (Lines 3 & 10)
Disney's interpretation of the classical tale of love and this all singing, all dancing production promises to be truly spectacular according to rave reviews across the Spanish press.
From October 5
LA ABSTRACCIÓN DEL PAISAJE
Fundación Juan March (c/Castelló 77, tel: 91 435 4240 <M>Nuñez de Balboa (Lines 5 & 9) from October 5 until January 8
Landscapes from Norwegian Romanticism to Abstract Expressionism.
From October 9
DÜRER & CRANACH - ART & HUMANISM IN THE GERMAN RENAISSANCE
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza (Paseo del Prado 8, tel: 91 369 0151 <M>Banco de España (Line 2)
The 15th/16th century renaissance confluence of religion, politics and war through two of Germany's most eminent artists.
