National Theatre Sarajevo [Sarajevo]
Národní divadlo
Teatro nazionale di Sarajevo
Teatro nacional de Sarajevo
National Theatre Sarajevo
Theatre building in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
theater in Bosnië en Herzegovina
No heritage stage machinery This theatre building started its life in 1899 as a community centre for the Austrian ruling class, designed by Karla Paržik and including a multipurpose hall. The impressive facade with five entrances and the noble decoration of the auditorium testify to the wealth of the city around 1900.
In 1921 the building became home of the National Theatre that had been founded only two years before, the first professional theatre company in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In 1946, the opera and ballet company joined the drama ensemble. The three ensembles perform from October to June.
Built 1897 by Karel Paržik as Društveni dom (a clubs' house also known as Vereinshaus, Herrenclub or Clubhaus). Opened 2 Jan 1899 with Grillparzer's play Medea, performed by the Croatian National Theatre Zagreb company. Re-pened as a National Theatre of Bosnia in 17 Nov 1921.