Stadttheater [Minden]
Theatre building in Minden, Germany, opened in 1906
bouwwerk in Duitsland
Stadttheater
Built 1906-1908 by August Kersten and Paul Kanold for the city of Minden, replacing the previous Tonhalle theatre. Opened 1 Oct 1908 with Goethe's Ihpigenie auf Tauris. 1946 damaged by flood. 1955-1956 major renovation and modernization of stage technology. 1985-1987 auditorium renovation to the original designs. Originally 700 seats, today: 572 seats. Used as a touring venue for opera and drama performances, and for concerts and various other events.