Silesian Theatre Opava [Opava, CZ]
Slezské divadlo Opava
Theatre building in Opava, Czech Republic
theater in Opava
Silesian Theatre Opava
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Built 1882-1883 as Stadttheater for the city of Troppau by Eduard Labitzky with Hubert Kmentt and Josef Kmentt, as a major reconstruction of the former theatre (built 1804-1805). Opened 20 September 1883 with Ferdinand Maria Wendt's Weihespiel and Grillparzer's Der Traum ein Leben. 800 seats. Damaged by a fire on 16 June 1909. Subsequently restored (using interior designs by Ferdinand Maser). 1948 major exterior reconstruction, destroying the neo-Renaissance 1883 façade. 1955-1957 minor reconstructions. Renamed Divadlo Zdeňka Nejedlého in honour of the Czech musical scholar, journalist and politician, Zdeněk Nejedlý (1878-1962). 1990-1992 major exterior and interior reconstruction, reconstruction of the original 1882 façade. Used for opera and drama performances by the resident Slezské Divadlo [Silesian Theatre] companies.
Stadttheater
Städtisches Theater
Schauspielahause
Städtisches Schauspielahause
Troppauer Städtisches Theater
Theater in Troppau
Stadttheater in Troppau