Deutsches Theater [Göttingen]
Deutsches Theater Göttingen
Deutsches Theater
Theatre building in Göttingen, Germany, opened in 1889
theater in Göttingen
Built 1889-1890 as Stadttheater by Gerhard Schnitger for the city of Göttingen. Opened 30 Sep 1890 with Schiller's Wilhelm Tell. 1904 extension by storage rooms. 1927 extension by rehearsal rooms. 1936 foyer redecoration. 1950 renamed Deutsches Theater. 1981-1984 major renovations, extension by functional rooms, a studio stage and a foyer and café wing by Jochen Brandi. Originally 720 seats, today: 583 seats. Used for opera (until 1950) and drama performances by the resident company. Occasionally also used for opera performances during the annual Internationale Händel-Festspiele festival.