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The show itself could be improved a lot but since it is for the kids, the skaters do what they can and there is no need for them to show off that much. Besides, what else can you do with such big and uncomfortable costumes that mar your capabilities to perform.
The children loved it all the same and weren’t aware the adults weren’t having a blast as they were. We are just waiting to have a different performance here. Maybe it will be an act , or, if my wife is lucky, a music concert!
The Carpa Geodésica (Papel A.C. Theatre) possesses a unique architectural style. Shaped like an enormous polygon, it is constructed from lightweight materials that resemble cloth or paper. Within this structure are comfortable seats from which the public can enjoy contemporary theatre. Many university theatre groups as well as búsqueda groups perform here. Seats cost 40 pesos and discounts are given to students, teachers and the elderly with proper identification.. Public parking can be found nearby.
This is another alternative theatre forum, where the plays presented include original experimental productions, with innovative elements from music and costumes to interaction with the audience. Authors point out social problems or simply look for new forms of expression. Admission is free and performances by independent groups of this dramatic art are held on Saturdays and Sundays at 12 pm. Wcities.com 2007
This is a theatre with a great tradition in Mexico City. For over two decades it has presented works from contemporary theatre to drama classics. They span all genres: comedy, drama, farce, from monologues to a dozen people on stage. There is one show on Fridays and two on Saturdays and Sundays. Seats cost 80 pesos and can be purchased at the box office, by phone, Internet or Ticketmaster. Parking is available.
Insurgentes Sur, 226 Colonia Roma México Distrito Federal , 06600 +52 5 2304345 More Information
Cinema fans who seek the unusual, such as alternative films or documentaries by producers who are not well-known, have a new place to see these cinematic specialties. In the same way, those who enjoy classic films by renowned directors can find the best international films in the Cinema Club, which is located in the facilities at El Punto. This cultural center is one of the most popular in the Colonia Roma. The theatre is small and comfortable. There are also exhibits, a conference room, various workshops, and endless options for human expression.
This modern theatre complex has much to offer due to its housing six different stages upon which its presents a variety of works for all ages and tastes. The theatres found here are: Fernando Soler, Manolo Fábregas, México, Renacimiento, San Rafael and Virginia Fábregas. Seats cost from 80 to 120 pesos, depending on which theatre. Drama, comedy, musicals, farce, one-act plays and monologues are some of what you can experience. There is both a cafe and a bar inside the establishment. Valet and self-service parking are available.
CUC offers four daily screenings, mostly blockbusters that have won awards, but it also shows some art house films. It has seasons with topics such as Latin American cinema, war movies, Chinese cinema, or gay films. It also shows shorts and feature-length films from independent directors as well as documentaries, and 'video biennials'. Free parking is available. Tickets cost 25 pesos. It offers discounts to students, teachers and old age pensioners.
The Linterna Magica, or Magic Lantern Cinema, used to be highly popular among the residents of San Jeronimo and Unidad Independencia, two neighborhoods that form a vibrant business district to the south of Mexico city. As time passed, this huge cinema was divided into two medium sized auditoriums, with Dolby stereo sound, comfortable seats and a confectionery stall in the foyer. The sort of films presented are generally of the 'commercial' variety, but occasionally there are short, independent art cinema seasons. Entrance costs 23 pesos (US 2.30), except on Wednesdays when the price is reduced by fifty percent. This is one of the few cinemas that still offer matinees for the children from 11 in the morning onwards.
The cinema club located inside the Jose Luis Cuevas museum is dedicated mainly to the projection of films from the so-called New Mexican Cinematography. In the 50s, Mexican movies lived a golden era, which faded during the 60s, when production was reduced to alarmingly low figures, so much so that foreign films ruled the screens. During the 80s, new proposals emerged and now there have been a number of recent productions that have traveled the world, and which have even received awards in renowned festivals. There is only one presentation, at 6pm. Free admission.
This is one of the largest cinemas in the city, and has changed little over the years. During the eighties, at the height of their local popularity, 'three dimensional' films were exhibited here. Because of the vastness of the auditorium, there is no problem getting a ticket, and the sound system has improved considerably thanks to the introduction of Dolby Stereo. Tickets cost 25 pesos (USD 2.5), except on Wednesdays when they are reduced to 15 (USD 1.5). There is wheelchair access, a confectionery stall, and the seats are quite comfortable.
The 'Centro Nacional de las Artes' is one of the most important cultural axis in Mexico City, comprising theatres, dance and exhibition halls and multimedia facilities. As part of the complex, there are also ten 'Cinemark' auditoriums. These cinemas offer good quality sound and image, mainly showing Hollywood blockbusters. Admission costs MXN31 before 4pm and MXN35 after. On Wednesdays, general admission is MXN23. Children under twelve pay just MXN21 on any show. There is a large car park and a cafeteria in the lobby.
Casa Lamm (Lamm House) is another of the key elements that make up Roma's cultural scene., In addition to conferences and art workshops, this cultural center offers independent and other types of films that have been judged to have an artistic value. Sound is standard. Tickets are 20 pesos. Parking facilities are available.
Most films shown in this theater are what might be termed 'independent'; they have seasonal themes dedicated to a specific director or actor, as well as more general themes like horror movies or silent films. The décor is austere, and it has standard sound. Admission is 20 pesos, and there is a parking area available.
The Cinematógrafo el Chopo is famous for offering an alternative to commercial films. They show art house films, which have usually won Golden Globe awards or European film prizes. They also organize homages for directors and retrospectives with special themes. Parking is available. Admission is 20 pesos per film, and they offer discounts for students.
This theatre exhibits films awarded at festivals such as Cannes, international shows and retrospective shows of mainly independent works. It also presents forums and discussion panels which follow screenings, presided by the filmmakers or film scholars and critics. General admission is 20 pesos. It shows only two films per day, during the afternoons. Parking lot available.
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