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Cinépolis Multiplaza Pacífica Vía Israel 302 6262, cinepolis.com.pa . State-of-the art
multiplex with 3-D and VIP screens that also puts on occasional arthouse features advertised
under El Otro Enfoque .
Multicentro Upstairs at Multicentro 208 2507. With VIP and 3-D screens as well as 10
standard screens, you can grab a bite to eat at the food court first.
THEATRES AND CONCERT VENUES
Centro de Convenciones ATLAPA Vía Israel, San Francisco 526 7200, atlapa.gob.pa .
The centre has two auditoriums: Teatro Anayansi, seating almost three thousand, hosts pop,
jazz, classical, ballet, circus acts and even ice-skating, with plays and beauty pageants in the
smaller Teatro La Huaca.
Centro de Convenciones Figali Amador Causeway 314 1414, figaliconventioncen-

ter.com . The venue of choice for international rock artists.
Teatro Anita Villalaz Plaza de Francía, Casco Viejo 211 4017. Once part of the Supreme
Court, this intimate 250-seater hosts a range of cultural activities, from poetry readings to
reggae nights.
Teatro Balboa Av Arnulfo Arias Madrid, Balboa 228 0327. Spacious Art Deco theatre,
staging all kinds of events, including concerts by the resident National Symphony Orchestra.
Teatro En Círculo Av 6C Norte, El Carmen

261 5375. One of the premier venues for

plays.
Teatro Nacional Av “B” between C 3 & C 4, Casco Viejo 262 3525. Savour one of the oc-
casional classical concerts, ballets or operas in the sumptuous Rococo interior of the capital's
premier artistic venue.
Teatro La Quadra C “D”, El Cangrejo 214 3695. Small theatre putting on experimental
and avant-garde theatrical productions, with a strong social development focus.
Theatre Guild of Ancón At the foot of Cerro Ancón, by the police station
anconguild.com . Community theatre established to entertain Zonians that still puts on
English-speaking productions.