Teatro Real

Wow, wow, WOW! The building is very well managed, very nice. Seats are comfy, sound was great! I saw la traviata and it was worth it! You have to buy ticket in advance

I took the guided tour in English and I am very happy that I did so. Inside the building is quite big. Not only the stage and seating area are beautiful, also there are multiple rooms designed like that of a palace. Our guide Arturo is a very kind person and explained everything well. Although we were a small group, the tour took longer than planned with the questions answered. Taking photos inside is restricted.

We had ticket to see Traviata Opera at the Madrid theatre right in the heart of Madrid!!! Excellent show. The soprano singer was amazing… the facility was nice. 3 intermissions. Lineup for food and drinks during intermissions was incredibly long. It was served only on one floor. I would suggest line up early, as intermission was only 15 minutes. They had both English and Spanish subtitles. Live orchestra and hard copy of the program in English and Spanish provided. Definitely book in advance for tickets with good seats

It is very nice opera house, and important one on the world's operatic map. Casts are usually very good, and producers like stage and music directors are always better than average. Theatre is modern, accessible for disabled. Ushers & people serving directly to public are nice, friendly and helpful. I had a bad side seat, and I moved to better section. While I was waiting for last moment to take an empty seat, no one was bothering me (not like in Vienna - where to do such switch would be like almost a crime...)

Opera and ballet theatre that reopened not far ago. Good installations with TV screens for areas without visibility and translation into English or Spanish when needed. Invited directors develop their projects of well known operas in a new way in terms of staging and reading old opera masterpieces. New methods include cartoons instead of decorations. Generally decorations are minimalistic. Evgeniy Onegin opera completely changed the essence of Pushkin's and Chaikovsky ideas of the 18th century transferring it to our days polemic and promiscuous representation. Tsar Saltan was also turned into a modern reading in line with new trends becoming the fairytale a modern drama of solitary mother raising an autistic child.

Had a great tour which included going behind the scenes. Very impressive. Well worth the money. Tours are in Spanish, French and English.

What an experience!!! This absolute gem is right in the centre of Madrid and has an incredible offer or opera, music, and performances. We went to see Madame butterfly and wooow… The theatre itself is structured on four floors with a large void in the middle, which creates a nice perspective and allows you to see what happens on the other floors, as well as the decorations. The bar service is quite posh (as expected!) and the prices relatively high. I’m sure there are accessible sections, but not all them are, so make sure you plan ahead when you book(as I’m sure you already do, in this very inaccessible world…)

I have never seen a more poorly designed opera house in my life and I have been to many across the world. There are so many no-view seats that they had to install multiple screens around the hall so people could at least look at the performance on a screen while they listened to the music. Seriously, if you really want to go, splurge a little on a more expensive ticket and make sure you're either downstairs, in the central gallery (not sure what the view is from the back of the central gallery though) or the first rows of the balconies otherwise you will not see anything. Beware however, even €80 tickets can be no-view! The balconies also have a wide very low railing that just came up to my knees, it felt like a safety hazard and made it uncomfortable to lean out if you were in the first row. The performance I saw, La Vida Breve, was also not very good. The singing was all right, but the staging was dull and unimaginative as were the costumes and some of the choreography (like female dancers being pummeled by groups of men, something that had nothing to do with the plot) they chose to include was just bizarre. So a rather unpleasant experience overall and below the standard of a lot of other European capitals. I will not be going again.

This place is high drama and not just on stage. I don't know what it is about these cities but just like in Vienna, Milan, Sydney and anywhere else I've gone, you have to go to the theater. Built in the 1800s, it took forever to complete. 20+ years, because this is Spain. Its had everything from royal operas to political protests. Now it's one of the top opera houses in Europe.

We got front row tickets the day before at the box office. Website could be improved. Venue is gorgeous, comfy seats, great acoustics. Beautiful balconies. Very clean restrooms. 25 minute intermission. Nice gift shop. Strong singers. Highly recommended!

Beautiful theater, I would love to spend more time here. Everything is ornate, but well maintained, clean. The service is great as well. I also got a discount (about 90% off!!!) for the show I watched because I was a joven (young person, under 26, bring your passport as proof). You really can't beat that discount, and that's something you don't get in the US for sure. The location of the theater is well positioned and walkable to many other famous landmarks in Madrid.

Wonderful place to see an opera or live theater. What is steps away from the Royal Palace and right out of its own subway stop, opera. Take the metro to opera. Get out and here you are! How easy is that?

Strange renovation concept with mix of modern and old elements but overall slightly claustrophobic for all visitors 6ft / 1.80m ! If you dont have expensive tickest and sit in the balconies you wont enjoz the show as your legs are crammed into tiny, tiny rows. Previously the operas were quite traditional and "dusty" but lately they had a new management and they put on some magnificent pieces !! If you go so pls spent a LOT of money for good seats and then you can enjoy !!

Was not able to go inside but was able to view a performance in the garden. I was completely fascinated and in awe. The outside of the building is gorgeous so I can only imagine the beauty within.

Don't be late for the show...and even if you are early...be very clear to know where you are going. We were escorted the wrong direction by staff to the top floor. They then realized they sent us the wrong way. We literally ran back downstairs as fast as we could...and then were denied entry before the performance even began. We explained our situation calmly and thoroughly...but it is a strict rule. We just felt that the mistake was not ours. We were early for this performance. We had Spanish speakers with us as well...so there was hardly an issue in directions. Please provide chaperones at the entry as well as take care of your guests, especially when your own staff makes a small error.

Beautiful exterior, stunning interior. The sound is even better than the appearance. It's among the best opera house acoustic anywhere. The theater is quite small which contribute to its glorious sound and ticket price.

The Teatro Real or simply referred to as El Real by the locals, is a major opera house located in Madrid and is a breathtaking structure. Built in 1850, the structure reminds me of the front of the Met in New York City and sits in back of the Isabel Statue on Isabell II Plaza. This is a great place for picture taking and people watching, is a tour bus stop and wonderful restaurants with outdoor seating are all around.

the building itself is just absolutely beautiful and stunning. have seen some great shows here. a definite must see!

So my mom and I were ready to enjoy a great night at the opera in the Teatro Real in Madrid, one of the two main opera houses in Spain, kind of like the Metropolitan Opera in NY city, except it isn't because Spain is different. I have reduced mobility and use a wheelchair. Well, guess what happened when we got to the theater? As naturally and as indifferently as a store clerk would tell you that there are out of bananas, we were told that we were not going to enjoy any opera because the platform used for accessibility was not working. That's it, no trying to find solutions, no trying to apologize for not having fixed something that is crucial for accessibility, not even thinking that this was a problem. You would think that they would check the device ahead of the event. Not at the Teatro Real. We were told quite simply that I couldn't go in and the best and only thing I could do was to turn around. I was shocked, heartbroken, in disbelief. And if you're still trying to justify this by believing that this was one of those very unlucky things, I will tell you the day after the incident the platform still not working. We had saved our money for this trip and for a night at the opera. It was not to be. Many Spanish institutions and companies treat their customers like this and they get away with it because there are really no outlets to complain in order to change things for the better. If you can believe it, the customer service/complaints department does not have a phone number, or so they told me. The feeling of powerlessness and humiliation is hard to described. As of right now I will count myself lucky if I get my money back. A disgraceful this institution.