Schauspielhaus (old) [Leipzig]
Schauspielhaus (old)
Theatre building in Leipzig, Germany
Built 1874 as Carl-Theater for the theatre dircetor, Carl Damm. Opened 11 Oct 1874. Various rebuildings. 1887 renamed Carola-Theater in honour of Carola of Vasa, Queen of Saxony. 1902 renamed Leipziger Schauspielhaus. Operated as a private theatre. Used for drama performances. Destroyed by bombs in the night of 3/4 Dec 1943.