Alternative Live Theater

El Canto de la Cabra
San Gregorio, 8 (Metro: Chueca)
El canto is one of Madrid's most experimental theaters with works by contemporary writers, both Spanish and foreign. The theater is intimate with a capacity of just 70 and in the summer there are outdoor performances in the adjoining square.
Tel. 913-104-222

La Cuarta Pared
Ercilla, 17 (Metro: Embajadores)
With lots of space and sometimes daring programming, the Cuarta Pared is a great alternative venue. They also run a parallel season of theater for children.
Tel. 915-172-317

Ensayo 100
Raimundo Lulio, 20 (Metro: Bilbao)
Founded by an Argentine, the Ensayo is generally considered an intellectual fringe venue; it occasionally stages English theater.
Tel. 914-479-486

Teatro Alfil
Pez, 10 (Metro: Noviciado)
This small, cozy theater, well known for its risky, wacky productions gives playgoers a chance to drink during the performance with a bar right next to the stage.
Tel. 915-215-827

Teatro Pradillo
Pradillo, 12 (Metro: Concha Espina)
A primary participant in the Festival de Otoño, the Pradillo is known for its consistently outstanding performances - including a lot of puppet theater - and its lobby art gallery.
Tel. 914-169-011

Sala Triangulo
Zurita, 20 (Metro: Lavapies)
Often premiering new actors and writers, this is one of Madrid's best alternative theaters.
Tel. 915-306-891