Teatro Pavón, Art Deco theatre in Embajadores, Madrid.
Teatro Pavón is an Art Deco theatre on Calle de Embajadores in the Embajadores neighbourhood of Madrid. The facade features clean lines, geometric motifs, and a clock tower that makes the building easy to spot from the street.
Teatro Pavón was built in 1925 by architect Teodoro de Anasagasti as part of Madrid's growing arts scene. In 1931, it hosted the premiere of a notable zarzuela, which placed it at the heart of Spanish musical theatre history.
The theatre's name comes from Francisca Pavón, the businesswoman who commissioned it. From September 2016 to January 2021 the Kamikaze company ran it as El Pavón Teatro Kamikaze, winning the 2017 Premio Nacional de Teatro; the project ended over financial difficulties. Since 2021 it has been managed by Gonzalo Pérez Pastor and José Maya, later by the Grupo de Teatros Luchana, with a programme centred on musical shows.
The theatre sits on Calle de Embajadores and can be reached on foot from several nearby metro stations. The surrounding area has cafes and shops, making it easy to combine a visit with a walk through the neighbourhood.
The Kamikaze company reopened the theatre in September 2016 as El Pavón Teatro Kamikaze under a five-year lease and won the 2017 National Theatre Award. The project ended on 31 January 2021 due to financial difficulties. In September 2021 the theatre reopened under Gonzalo Pérez Pastor and José Maya, focusing on musical shows.
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