The Teatro Fernán Gómez (previously Centro Cultural de la Villa de Madrid) is a theatre and cultural centre in

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History

Located near the

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in the , the theatre was inaugurated on 15 May 1977. Since its early days, its programme has featured plays by both classical and contemporary authors, as well as other events such as concerts and exhibitions. In 2007, the theatre adopted the name of actor and author

Fernando Fernán Gómez Fernando Fernández Gómez (28 August 1921 – 21 November 2007) better known as Fernando Fernán Gómez was a Spanish actor, screenwriter, film director, theater director and member of the Royal Spanish Academy for seven years. He was born ...

, who had died that year. In September 2013, the

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dismissed the director of the theatre and announced its intention to privatize its management, sparking outrage in the cultural world. The council eventually conceded.

Structure

The theatre has three rooms. The main one, ''Sala Guirau'', has a capacity for 682 people. The secondary ''Sala Jardiel Poncela'' (also known simply as ''Sala Dos'') can accommodate up to 175 people. The third room is an exhibition hall (''Sala de exposiciones'') with a surface area of .

Other uses

The theatre has hosted funerals of celebrated artists on several occasions throughout the years, with those of

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(1995),

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(2006), and

Tony Leblanc Ignacio Fernández Sánchez (7 May 1922 – 24 November 2012) better known as Tony Leblanc was a Spanish actor, director, and comedian. Biography Tony Leblanc was born on the grounds of the Museo del Prado at Madrid, where his family lived ...

(2012) being notable examples.

References

External links

* Culture in Madrid Theatres in Madrid Theatres in Spain 1977 establishments in Spain Theatres completed in 1977 Buildings and structures in Recoletos neighborhood, Madrid Entertainment venues in Madrid Cultural centers in Spain {{Europe-theat-struct-stub