Municipal Theatre Solothurn [Solothurn]
type: Item
label: Municipal Theatre Solothurn
description: Theatre building in Solothurn, Switzerland
description: theater in Solothurn @nl
EUTA building identifier: 4017
Importance: Not rated
Type of information: Performance venue
Field: architecture
Country: Switzerland
City: Solothurn
GPS: Point(7.5382 47.2071)
Wikidata source: Q46328171
opening date: 1729-01-01T00:00:00Z
Redevelopment date: 1856-01-01T00:00:00Z
Redevelopment date: 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
theatrEurope table: HST_0098
member Perspectiv: yes
context: No heritage stage machinery Contact Perspectiv: Ulf Küster. ERHT Alpine route alterations in 1856 and 1882, last renovation 2014
context: Not far from the St. Ursen cathedral, right in the heart of the baroque town of Solothurn, lies the municipal theatre. Initially, it was part of a Jesuit grammar school and, in the 18th century, had a reputation of being the most beautiful theatre hall in the Confederation. During the renovation works in 2014, a forgotten treasure was brought to light: The ornamental paintings from 1779, thus far hidden under the balustrades of the Circles. After an extensive renovation programme, they now offer an appealing contrast to the modern staircases and foyers. The municipal theatre is performing from September to June.
Address: Theatergasse 16-18, 4500 Solothurn
Web: www.tobs.ch
Member of: PERSPECTIV
The European Route of Historic Theatres: Alpine Route
Propertylabel: 228
time frame: Baroque
Wikidata instance: Q24354
Preservation state: extant building
Preservation state: Used as theatre today