Arnold Szyfman Polski Theatre [Warsaw]
Teatro Polaco de Varsovia
Theatre building in Warsaw, Poland
theater in Śródmieście
Arnold Szyfman Polski Theatre
No heritage machinery The representative building with its elegant foyer and cloakrooms, an auditorium for 1000 spectators, a modern revolving stage with a mechanical fly system and a cyclorama, was erected and equipped within only nine months. It is one of the few buildings in Warsaw not destroyed during the Second World War.
As a result, it is the only theatre from the beginning of the 20th century in the capital preserved in its original beautiful shape. Sculpture decorations, including five medallions depicting characters of Polish plays, are the work of Zygmunt Otto. The public rooms, the backstage area and the orchestra pit are all open to visitors.
Built by Czeslaw Przybylski. Opened 29 Jan 1913 as Teatr Polski. Later renamed in honour of the Polish theatre director, Arnold Szyfman (1882-1967).