The Teatro Fernán Gómez (previously Centro Cultural de la Villa de Madrid) is a theatre and cultural centre in
Madrid
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History
Located near the
Plaza de Colón
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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
City Council of Madrid
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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
Lola Flores
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Places
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* Lola Township, Cherokee County, Kansas, United States
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People
* Lola (fo ...
(1995),
Rocío Jurado
María del Rocío Mohedano Jurado (, 18 September 1944 – 1 June 2006), better known as Rocío Jurado, was a Spanish singer and actress. She was born in Chipiona (Cádiz) and nicknamed "La más grande" ("The Greatest").
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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
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(2012)
being notable examples.
References
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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
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