A double bill brings together the world premiere of Triana, a tribute to the Sevillian rock band of the same name that shaped Spanish music from 1974 to 1983, and a revival of Medea, José Granero's flamenco retelling of the Greek tragedy, both staged by the Ballet Nacional de España at the Teatro de la Zarzuela.
What it is
Triana reworks songs by the 1970s rock group of the same name, among them Tu frialdad and Abre la puerta, into a flamenco suite staged and choreographed by Rafaela Carrasco, winner of Spain's National Dance Award. Vocalist Ángeles Toledano reinterprets the material and blends it with electronic music, alongside contributions from Jesús de la Rosa Luque and Harto Rodríguez. The creative team behind the piece, from choreography to lighting and costume design, is entirely female.
Medea sets Miguel Narros's adaptation of Seneca's tragedy to José Granero's 1984 choreography and a score by flamenco guitarist Manolo Sanlúcar, played live by the Orquesta de la Comunidad de Madrid under Manuel Coves. This staging first appeared at the Teatro Real in November 2025 and now moves to the Zarzuela with a new cast: Inmaculada Salomón dances the title role opposite Matías López as Jason for most of the run, with Esther Jurado taking over for the final two performances.
Why it's worth attending
The programme pairs a newly commissioned piece with a company signature work in a single sitting, letting one visit take in both a premiere and a repertory classic. Triana is created and led entirely by women, from choreography to costume design. Medea is accompanied by a full live orchestra, unusual for a dance production outside opera house programming, and its title role rotates between two principal dancers across the run.
Practical info
Discounted tickets are available throughout the run: 50% off standard prices for under-30s, over-65s, the unemployed, people with a disability of 33% or higher, and large or single-parent families. A free companion ticket is offered to attendees with a disability of 65% or higher.
FAQ
Is Triana the same show as Flamenco-Rock-Andaluz?
Yes. The Ballet Nacional de España's new piece was created under the title Triana, still used by the ticketing system (event code TRIANAMEDEA26) and the venue's own listings, while the company's repertoire page now bills it as Flamenco-Rock-Andaluz.
Who dances the role of Medea in each performance?
Inmaculada Salomón performs Medea opposite Matías López as Jason for the first eight dates, from July 11 to 19, 2026. Esther Jurado, who premiered the role under director Antonio Najarro, takes over for the final two performances on July 21 and 22.
Has this production of Medea been staged in Madrid before?
Yes. The Ballet Nacional de España first presented this staging of Medea at the Teatro Real in November 2025, with Eva Yerbabuena and Maribel Gallardo in the lead role; the Teatro de la Zarzuela run introduces a new cast from within the company.
How can I buy tickets for Triana - Medea at Teatro de la Zarzuela?
Tickets are sold online at entradasinaem.es or by phone on 910 053 765, daily from 10:00 to 22:00. General sale for this run opened on July 6, 2026.
What's the closest metro station to Teatro de la Zarzuela?
The nearest metro stations are Banco de España and Sevilla, both a short walk from the theatre on Calle de Jovellanos. Several bus lines stop nearby, and public car parks are available at Las Cortes, Sevilla and Plaza del Rey.
