Maté a mi madre a cacerolazos…
A failing actress and kitchen tools collide in this play.
Teatro Ditirambo, Calle 45a #14–37. July 30 & 31 at 8pm. Tickets $28,000.
La bailarina y la escopeta
Chekhov season hits Teusaquillo, with a run of shows dedicated to the Russian playwright. In this first play, the 35 audience members will be given a “parallel look” into a Chekhovian style world.
Casa de La Maldita Vanidad, Carrera 19 #45a–17. Thursdays to Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 6.30pm. Tickets $30,0000.
Monologos de la vagina
The “Vagina Monologues” in Spanish you say? This well known piece, written in 1996 by Eve Ensler, takes to the stage yet again in Bogota, for a short run.
Teatro Nacional la Castellana, Calle 95 #47-15. Wednesdays to Fridays at 8.30pm (August 7 at 6pm). Until August 7. Tickets from $35,000.
Ositos de goma
A black comedy provocatively exploring the limits and human conflicts that exist in the workplace.
La Casa del Teatro Nacional, Carrera 20 #37-54. Thursdays to Saturdays at 8pm. Until September 5. Tickets from $25,000.
El botín
This black comedy mixes up one assassin, her lover and a tale of life and death.
Teatro Bernardo Romero Lozano, Calle 46 #28-30. Until August 1, 7.30pm.
Una relacion pornografica
Written by Philippe Blasband, this show explores the adventure of love, sexual fantasies, the challenges of living together and the problems of individual freedom in a relationship.
Teatro Nacional Fanny Mikey, Calle 71 #10-25. Thursdays to Saturdays at 8.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 6pm. Until October 11. Tickets $50,000.
Big Bang
A journey through space for adults and children alike, with a stunning show revolving around the creation of the universe, massive planets, shooting stars, meteorites, black holes and alien beings.
Teatro Nacional la Castellana, Calle 95 #47-15. Sundays at 11.30am, until September 13. Tickets from $20,000.
Fe
Catholicism, atheism, veganism and agnosticism… The mystery of the afterlife, fate, hope and why do we even believe? These and other questions will be answered.
Casa E, Carrera 24 #41-69. Thursdays to Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 6pm. Tickets $35,000.
“M” de magia
For all prospective Houdinis and magic lovers, the Comedia Teatro is hosting a magic season for all the family!
La Comedia Teatro, Carrera 49 #94-06. Tuesdays until December 2015. Tickets $35,000.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
This adaptation of the Mark Twain classic is great fun for the whole family, with a show filled with magic and fantasy.
Teatro Nacional Fanny Mikey, Calle 71 #10-25. Sundays at 2.30pm, until August 23.
De cantina en cantina
Ana, Fernanda and Rocío work in La Cantina, a bar where men go to drown their sorrows. One morning, Fernanda finds a dead body behind the bar, kicking off a musical journey through a series of situations that jump between humour and drama.
Teatro Nacional la Castellana, Calle 95 #47-15. Thursdays to Saturdays at 8.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 6pm. Until September 20. Tickets from $35,000.
Te estas volviendo Chéjov
The second offering during La Maldita Vanidad’s Russian season. Directed by Manolo Orjuela.
Casa de La Maldita Vanidad, Carrera 19 #45a–17. August 6-30.
Trio
The Trio group cater for births, deaths, children’s parties and even stag dos. Yet one night could change the future of the musical group for good in this comic journey.
Casa E, Carrera 24 #41-69. Thursdays to Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 6pm. Tickets $35,000.
Granujas
This tale of black humour follows Bayo and Fif, two brothers planning on a bank robbery to fund their summer holidays. They didn’t plan on getting sucked into the city’s criminal underworld though!
Teatro Nacional la Castellana, Calle 95 #47-15. Thursdays and Fridays at 8.30pm, Saturdays at 6pm and 8.30pm, Sundays at 6.00pm. Until August 9. Tickets from $23,000.
7 Micro series… esta historia continuará
Short attention span? Avid theatre-goer? Check out Casa E’s latest microtheatre season.
Casa E, Carrera 24 #41-69. Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 6pm. Tickets $35,000.
Viajas en el viento Antígona
Family ties are tested in this tragic Sophoclean tale of deceit, betrayal and love.
Teatro Ditirambo, Calle 45a #14–37. Thursdays to Saturdays at 7.30pm. Until August 28. Tickets $28,000.
Ese tal show no existe!
“They asked me to do a show about Colombia, so I started looking at the map and even the form of it looked odd…” Join Freddy Beltrán on an 85-minute trip through Colombia and its culture.
Teatro Santa Fe, Calle 57 #17-13. Daily at 8pm, until August 29. Tickets from $45,000.
Cállate y escribe!
Two sparring married writers decide never to discuss work at home. Will this be enough to save their relationship?
Teatro Nacional Fanny Mikey, Calle 71 #10-25. Thursdays and Fridays at 8.30pm, Saturdays at 6pm and 8.30pm, Sundays at 6pm. Until August 2. Tickets from $40,000.
In-felizmente solteras
This romantic comedy returns to Chapinero’s Teatro Santa Fe. Juliana and Mafe are faced with the highs and lows of apartment sharing, whilst Marco has to put up with them…
Teatro Santa Fe, Calle 57 #17-13. Daily at 8pm, until August 26. Tickets from $40,000.
La puta enamorada
It’s seventeenth century Spain and a love-triangle looks set to unfold in court during the country’s Golden Age.
Teatro Libre Chapinero, Calle 62 #9a-65. Thursdays to Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 5pm. Until August 2. Tickets from $30,000.
