Teatro Fernán Gómez

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

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.

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 2000 m2.

Other uses
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.