Microteatro Por Dinero

Interesting facts

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   The original project was launched in 2009 inside a former brothel on Calle Ballesta to revitalize the neighborhood.

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   The venue strictly adheres to the 15-minute, 15-spectator, 15-square-meter rule for its primary performance spaces.

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   Plays are frequently repeated throughout the evening, allowing visitors to catch different shows in a sequence of their choosing.

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   The venue has served as a launchpad for many contemporary Spanish playwrights and directors who specialize in brevity and direct audience interaction.

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   The bar area acts as the central social hub, bridge between the disparate theatrical micro-rooms.

Overview

Microteatro Por Dinero is a venue dedicated to 'micro-theater,' featuring short plays lasting approximately 15 minutes performed in rooms smaller than 15 square meters. Each room accommodates a maximum audience of 15 people, creating an intimate, immersive experience. The venue operates on a rotating program where multiple plays are performed simultaneously across different micro-stages throughout the evening. Scripts are specifically commissioned or selected to fit the temporal and spatial constraints of the format. The space functions as both a theater and a bar, allowing attendees to consume drinks between or during performance segments. Performances often rotate themes or genres on a monthly basis, ranging from comedy and drama to experimental pieces. It is located in the Malasaña neighborhood, a central hub for Madrid's alternative nightlife. The concept originated as a temporary cultural experiment in an old brothel before becoming a permanent fixtures in the city's performing arts scene.

Insider tips

• Purchase tickets for multiple shows in a row to maximize your time, but leave a buffer gap to enjoy a drink in the bar.

• Check the monthly theme on their official website before arriving to ensure the genre aligns with your preferences.

• Arrive early to select your show sequence, as popular plays can sell out quickly for specific time slots.