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Bellini
The gorgeous 19th-century Bellini theatre is a classic picture in gold and red. Suitably, the repertoire tends to be fairly conservative, with big-budget musicals and classics such as Shakespeare, Manzoni and Oscar Wilde.
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Cinema Modernissimo
The hip and the arty head here for a mix of art house, retro and mainstream flicks. The complex includes a small cinema-themed library and is slap-bang on bar-packed Via Cisterno dell'Olio. Films are dubbed in Italian.
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Cinema Plaza
Featuring two screens, this cinema is popular with the district's well-heeled denizens, who come here for a film fix of the mostly blockbuster variety.
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Galleria Toledo
Tucked away in the Quartieri Spagnoli, this is the spot for cutting-edge and experimental new work from local and international playwrights. Occasional film screenings include offbeat international arthouse. Check the website for upcoming events.
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Mercadante
Recently restored, the 18th-century Mercadante is home to Naples' major theatre company, the Teatro Stabile. A bumper season of high-standard productions includes new and classic Neapolitan, Italian and international works from the likes of Luca de Filippo, Roberto de Simone and Paul Léautaud.
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Teatro Nuovo
Samuel Beckett and controversial Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini are among the more recognisable names to appear on the Nuovo's programme. A modern theatre, it provides a stage for emerging European writers whose works may or may not appeal.
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Teatro San Carlo
Italy's largest opera house, the opulent Teatro San Carlo is one of the world's premier venues. A six-tier arena in classical gold and red, it can seat up to 1000 people. The year-round programme is largely traditional; works by Wagner, Tchaikovsky and Verdi are reliable crowd pleasers. The theatre also showcases dance performances by its in-house ballet company.
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