The Fernán Gómez Cultural Centre of the Villa (previously called the Cultural Centre of the Villa of Madrid, and then the Fernán Gómez Theatre-Art Centre) is a theatre and cultural centre located in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain.
History
Located near the Plaza de Colón in the Jardines del Descubrimiento, 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. One of its first major events was hosting the 1977 OTI Festival.
In 2007, the theatre adopted the name of actor and author Fernando Fernán Gómez, who had died that year. In September 2013, the City Council of Madrid dismissed the director of the theatre and announced its intention to privatize its management, sparking outrage in the cultural world. The council eventually conceded.
The theatre has three halls. 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 2,000 square metres (22,000 sq ft).
The theatre has hosted funerals of celebrated artists on several occasions throughout the years, with those of Lola Flores (1995), Rocío Jurado (2006), and Tony Leblanc (2012)] being notable examples.
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