Szeged National Theatre [Szeged, HU]
Nationaal Theater van Szeged
Theatre building in Szeged, Hungary
theater in Szeged
Szeged National Theatre
Built 1882-1883 as municipal theatre for the city of Szeged by Ferdinand Fellner & Hermann Helmer. Opened 14 October 1883 with a gala concert and L. Dóczi's Die letzte Liebe (Act I). Completely destroyed by a fire on 22 April 1885. 1885-1886 rebuilt to the original plans. Re-opened 2 October 1886. 1978-1986 major renovation and modernization by Maàr Márton (extension of the foyer, addition of new staircases). 1100 seats.
Burnt at 3 p.m., after a rehearsal. A gauze curtain caught fire.