Csokonai Theatre Debrecen [Debrecen]
Csokonai Theatre
Theatre building in Debrecen, Hungary
theater in Debrecen
Csokonai Theatre Debrecen
Built by Antal Szkalnitzky. Opene 7 Oct 1865 as Városi színház with József Katona's drama Bánk bán. 1916 renamed in honour of the Hungarian poet, Mihály Csokonai Vitéz (1773-1805). 1930 renovations. 1955 extensions. 1958-1961 and 1978-1982 major renovations. 554 seats.