Municipal Theatre [Freiberg]
Theatre building in Freiberg, Germany, opened in 1623
theater in Freiberg
Municipal Theatre
Originally built 1623 as a townhouse. Used as a theatre since 1790. Opened 7 Apr 1790 with a German comedy. 1791 extension by a neighbouring house. 1850 renovations. 1876-1885 extension and major exterior and interior rebuilding. 1896-1897 extension and major exterior and interior rebuilding. 1907 extension. 1951 closed due to structural problems. 1951-1952 renovations. Re-opened 21 Dec 1952 with Schiller's Kabale und Liebe. 1981 collapse of the extension building in Borngasse, subsequently rebuilt. 1986-1991 extensions, major renovations to the 1880 plans. 316 seats (+ 10 standing). One of the homes of the Mittelsächsisches Theater drama and opera companies (together with Stadttheater Döbeln).