Updated April 2, 2008
All “Le,” “Les,” and “La’s,” have been eliminated as has “The,” for easier alphabetization e.g La Salle de l”Ermitage is under Salle
Roofed theatres erected for performances came late in theatrical history. Open-air theatres date back to the 5th Century, B.C., but it was not until the Renaissance that plays were produced indoors.
HAWAII - HONOLULU - HAWAII CINERAMA - Atmospheric style - closed
HAWAII - HONOLULU - WAIKIKI 3 - Atmospheric style - closed & demolished
HOLLAND - AMSTERDAM - Circustheatre - just outside of Amsterdam - Tarzan - April 2007;
HOLLAND - AMSTERDAM - CONCERTGEBOUW - 1888 - Built 1883-1888. The complex includes the "Grote Zaal" (Great Hall, 2037 seats) which is famous for its perfect acoustics, and the "Kleine Zaal" (Small Hall, 500 seats). 1947 restorations and structural rebuilding. 1962 ceiling rebuilding. 1985 major renovations. Originally used for concerts and various other events (e. g. boxing and other sports events and fashion shows). Currently used for symphonic and chamber concerts. Home to the "Concertgebouw Orkest".
DE STADSSCHOUWBURGS - municipal theatre - Amsterdam
HOLLAND, AMSTERDAM - GRACE THEATRE - Because of a lack of theatre availability in Holland, Maas constructed the Grace Theatre to house "Grace" 2001 and adorned the interior with murals showing the palace of Monaco
*HOLLAND, AMSTERDAM - HET ZUIDELIJK TONEEL
HOLLAND, AMSTERDAM - HOLLAND, AMSTERDAM – MICKERY THEATRE – 1965 – avant-garde
HOLLAND, AMSTERDAM - HOLLAND, AMSTERDAM – NEDERLANSE OPERA - 1946
HOLLAND, AMSTERDAM - OPERA ON THE AMSTEL
HOLLAND, AMSTERDAM - HOLLAND, AMSTERDAM - STADS-SCHOUWBURG
HOLLAND, AMSTERDAM – THEATRE MUSEUM – 1959
HOLLAND, ARNHEM - REMBRANDT THEATER - Cinema, built 1954. Opened Dec 1954. 1996 renovations
HOLLAND, ARNHEM - THALIA
HOLLAND, BLOEMENDAAL - SCHOUWBURG DE KAMPANJE - The building contains two halls (700 seats and 250 seats). Used as a touring venue for opera, musical theatre, ballet, drama, and cabaret performances and for concerts.
HOLLAND – DRIEBERGEN-RIJSENBURG - OPENLUCHTTHEATER CALLUNA - Open-air theatre. Named after the Latin name of the heather plant, Calluna vulgaris.
HOLLAND – ENSCHEDE - HOLLAND – GRONINGEN - HOLLAND – HAARLEM - STICHTING OPENLUCHT THEATER - Open-air theatre.
HOLLAND – NIJMEGEN - HOLLAND – LUXOR - HOLLAND – ROTTERDAM - CITY THEATER - Cinema, built 1958. Currently the complex contains three cinema halls: "City 1" (116 seats), "City 2" (123 seats), and "City 3" (104 seats).
HOLLAND – TEGELEN - HOLLAND, THE HAGUE - SCALA-THEATER - Built 1884 as a casino by Westra. Since 1901 used as a theatre. Demolished ca. 1955-1965 in favour of a parking lot.
HOLLAND - THE HAGUE – THEATRE ROYAL – 1804
HOLLAND, THE HAGUE-SCHEVENINGEN - KURHAUS
HOLLAND - TILBURG - HOLLAND – VALKENBURG – HOLLAND – VUGHT – OPENLUCHTTHEATER REEBURG - Open-air theatre.
HUNGARY – BUDAPEST – ALLAMI OPERAHAZ - Pest, Andrássy út 22 - Built 1875-1884 as "Királyi Operaház" (Royal Opera House). The theatre had the first hydraulic sinkable stage in Europe. Exterior damaged in World War II. Re-opened 1945. 1950 auditorium renovation and slight alterations (new light system, new curtain, addition of 25 rows of seats). 1979-1984 major renovation. Used for opera and ballet performances by the resident companies. 1277 seats
HUNGARY – BUDAPEST – BUDAI VIGADO - Buda, Corvin tér 8 - Concert hall, built 1898-1900 on the site of a former arsenal. The complex includes the concert hall, a 300-seat theatre, a library, a restaurant, and a café. Currently mainly used by the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble.
HUNGARY – BUDAPEST - CSOKONAI THEATRE - Opened 1865
HUNGARY – BUDAPEST – ERKEL SZINHAS - Pest, VIII.; Köztársaság tér 30 - Built 1912-1913 as a private opera house, "Népopera"/"Volksoper". From 1917 operated by the city of Budapest. Subsequently interior rebuilding. After World War II, operated by the Hungarian State Opera and renamed "Erkel Színház". 1951-1952 auditorium rebuilding. 1959-1961 new façade and extensions by foyers and function rooms. 2340 seats.
HUNGARY – BUDAPEST – KARALY THEATRE – 1903
HUNGARY – BUDAPEST – MAYGAR SZINHAZ - 1893
HUNGARY – BUDAPEST – NATIOANL THEATRE
HUNGARY – BUDAPEST – NEMZETI SZINHAS 1837 - 2002 - Pest, Astoriánál, Rákóczi utcá / Múzeum körút - Built 1837 as "Pesti Magyar Színház" [Hugarian Theatre Pest]. 1840 nationalized and renamed "Nemzeti Színház" ["National Theatre"]. 1875 rebuildings. Used for drama and (until 1884) opera performances by the resident companies. Closed 1908(?). Demolished in 1914. 1908-1964 the company performed in the the "Népszinház" theatre at Blaha Lujza tér. 1964-1966 the company performed in a theatre (today's "Thália Színház") in Nagymezö utcá. 1966-2002 the company performed in the former "Magyar Színház" in Hevesi Sándor tér 4. In 2002 the company moved to a new "Nemzeti Színház" in Bajor Gizi park. NEW - Pest, IX., Bajor Gizi park 1 / Soroksári út - First "Nemzeti Színház" (National Theatre) built 1837 as "Pesti Magyar Színház". 1840 renamed "Nemzeti Színház". Closed 1980. Demolished 1914. The company subsequently moved to the "Népszinház" (1908-1964), a theatre in Nagymezö utcá [today's "Thália Színház"] (1964-1966), and the former "Magyar Színház" in Hevesi Sándor tér 4 (1966-2002). - Built 2000-2002. The complex comprises a main hall (619 seats), a studio theatre (flexible seating up to 150 seats), and an open-air amphitheatre. Used for drama performances by the resident company.
HUNGARY – BUDAPEST – NEPSZINHAS - Pest, Blaha Lujza tér / Népszínház utcá 1-3 - Other names: "Volkstheater", "Ideiglenes Nemzeti-színház", "Prov. Nationaltheater", "Vigopera" - Built 1874-1875 as a privat theatre for the "Volkstheater AG". Opened 15 October 1875 in presence of emperor Franz Josef I. 2400 seats. 1908-1964 home to the "Nemzeti Színház" drama company. Demolished on 23 Apr 1965 during the construction of an underground train system
HUNGARY – BUDAPEST – OPERHAZ – opened 1884
HUNGARY – BUDAPEST – PEOPLES’ THEATRE – 1860s
HUNGARY – BUDAPEST – PESTI MAGYAR SZINHAZ – opened 1837
HUNGARY – BUDAPEST – PESTI VIGADO - Pest, V.; Vigadó tér 2 - Concert hall, built 1859-1864. Damaged 1944-1945. Ca. 1980 renovations.
HUNGARY – BUDAPEST – THALIA SOCIETY – 1904
HUNGARY – BUDAPEST – VAROSI SZINHAZ – opened 1911
HUNGARY – BUDAPEST – VARSZINHAZ - forttress theatre
HUNGARY – BUDAPEST – VIGSZINHAZ - Pest, XIII.; Szent István Körút 14 (formerly: Lipòt Körut) - Built 1895-1896 as a private comedy theatre for "Theater AG". 1945 destroyed by bombs. 1951-1960 rebuilt by the Hungarian Army. 1951 renamed "Magyar Néphadsereg Színház" [Theatre of the Hungarian People's Army]. 1959 renamed "Vigszínház". 1995-1996 rebuilding, with extension by one floor. 1402 seats.
HUNGARY - BUDAPEST - VIGADO CONCERT HALL - 1859
HUNGARY – BUDAPEST – VIGSZINHAZ THEATRE (GAIETY) – 1896 – rebuilt 1947
HUNGARY – DEBRECEN – CSOKONAI SZINHAS - Opera company formed 1952 – performed at Csokonai Theatre – built 1865 - Built as "Városi színház". Later renamed.
HUNGARY – ESZTERHAZA – theatre
HUNGARY – KAPOSVAR - CSIKY GERGELY SZINHAZ - Rákóczi Tér - Built as "Nemzeti Színház" [National Theatre]. Later renamed in honour of the Hungarian playwright, Gergely Csiky.
HUNGARY – KECSKEMET - KATONA JOZSEF SZINHAZ - Built 1895-1896 as municipal theatre for the city of Kecskemét, as a scaled-down copy of Budapest Vigszínház. 1960-1962 renovation and moderinzation. 1986-1987 renovation. Named in hounour of the Hungarian playwright, Józef Katona. 850 seats.
HUNGARY – KISMARTON – theatre
HUNGARY – MAKO - HOLLOSY KORNELIA SZINHAZ
HUNGARY – MISKOLC - NEMZETI SZINHAZ
HUNGARY – PECS – NATIONAL THEATRE - 1895
HUNGARY – PEST – NATIONAL THEATRE – 1840
HUNGARY – SALGOTARJAN - JOZSEF ATTILA MUVELODESI HAZ - House of Culture, named in honour of the Hungarian poet, Attila József
HUNGARY – SOPRON - PETOFI SZINHAZ - Built 1909. Named in honour of the Hungarian poet and patriot, Sándor Petöfi.
HUNGARY – SZEGED - NEMZETI SZINHAZ - Built 1882-1883 as municipal theatre for the city of Szeged. Completely destroyed by a fire on 22 April 1885. 1885-1886 rebuilt to the original plans. Re-opened 2 October 1886. 1978-1986 major renovation and modernization (extension of the foyer, addition of new staircases). 1100 seats.
HUNGARY – SZEGED - SZABADTERI SZINPADDAL - Open-air theatre on Beloiannis Square
HUNGARY – SZEKESFEHERVAR - VOROSMARTY SZINHAZ - Named in honour of the Hungarian poet, Mihály Vörösmarty
HUNGARY – SZOLNOK - SZIGLIGETI SZINHAZ - Named in honour of the Hungarian playwright, Ede Szigligeti
ICELAND – REYKJAVIK - Þjóðleikhúsið - Lindargata 7 - National Theatre of Iceland, opened 20 April 1950. Three halls: Main Stage (500 seats), Workshop Stage (150 seats) and Small Stage (100 seats). Used for performances of new Icelandic plays, new foreign plays, Icelandic and foreign classics, musicals, operas and children's plays.
ICELAND – REYKJAVIK – NATIONAL THEATRE – 1950
ICELAND – REYKJAVIK - Norræna Húsið - "Nordic House", comprising exhibition space and a multi-purpose hall (120 seats). Used for conferences, concerts, meetings and other events.
INDIA – MUMBAI/BOMBAY - EXCELSIOR THEATRE - First theatre on the site built 1887 as "Novelty Theatre" for the impresarios Baliwala and Moghul. 1400 seats. Demolished in 1909. Cinema, built 1909. INDONESIA – JAKARTA - GEDUNG KESENIAN - Built 1821 as "Schouwburg Weltevreden" for the Dutch colonial government, replacing a previous bamboo theatre. 1882 electrification. Later renamed "Gedung Kesenian Pasar Baru" and "Gedung Komidi" (comedy hall). 1987 renamed "Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (GKJ)"
INDIA - LUDHIANA - industrial town Northern India - SHRINGER CINEMA - 3 movie theatres - Oct 2007 bomb, with 600 patrons in attendance - at least 6 killed
IRAQ - BAGHDAD - NATIONAL THEATRE
IRELAND – ANTRIM – PRIVATE THEATRE – in the home of the O’Neills 1780 – Edenduffcarrick/Shanes Castle
IRELAND – ARKLOW – ORMONDE CINEMA – 1937 – Parade Ground – closed 1988 – converted to 3 screen cinema
IRELAND – BALLINA – OPERA HALL
IRELAND – BALLINASLOE – THEATRE 1843
IRELAND – BANGOR – LITTLE THEATRE – 1936 – Central Avenue – converted from bus station – enlarged in 1950 – closed 1994 (340 seats)
IRELAND – BELFAST – ALEXANDRA THEATRE – 1911 – Grosvenor Road & Durham Street – renamed the PALLADIUM in 1913 and COLISEUM CINEMA 1915 – closed 1959 – site now car showroom
IRELAND – BELFAST – ALHAMBRA – 1872 – North Street – was music hall, theatre and later cinema – closed 1959 after a fire – now site of Temple Court Offices
IRELAND – BELFAST – ANN STREET THEATRE – 1778 – demolished
IRELAND – BELFAST – ARTHUR STREET THEATRE – 1793 – closed 1793-4, also closed 1797-99. In 1840s became THEATRE ROYAL – replaced and rebuilt in 1871 – burned 1881 and rebuilt – became ROYAL CINEMA in 1916 – demolished 1961 – now site of shops
IRELAND – BELFAST – ASSEMBLY ROOMS (upstairs above Old Market House/Town Hall) – 1663 – High Street – demolished 1812 – site now a shop
IRELAND – BELFAST – BELFAST EXCHANGE – 1769 - ASSEMBLY ROOMS – added 1769 – now Waring Street Branch of Northern Bank
IRELAND – BELFAST – CHARABANC – Northern Irish touring company based in Belfast
IRELAND – BELFAST – CHURCH STREET THEATRE – 1837 – demolished
IRELAND – BELFAST – BELFAST CIVIC ARTS THEATRE – founded as Mask Theatre 1944 – 500 seats – The Flashing Stream – presented in a converted loft 1944 - 1947 became Belfast Arts Theatre – closed 1971 – reopened 1976
IRELAND – BELFAST – BELFAST EXCHANGE – 1769 – Assembly Rooms added 1776 – used by visiting companies – site now Waring Street Branch of Northern Bank
IRELAND – BELFAST – COLISEUM – 1909 – demolished 1959
*IRELAND - BELFAST - GRAND OPERA HOUSE - incorporating Baby Grand
IRELAND – BELFAST – GROSVENOR HALL – 1927 – converted from Methodist Church Hall (1,600 seats) - Glengall Street – closed 1989 – demolished
IRELAND – BELFAST – HALL – with stage, Church Street – 1908 became The Star Music Hall/Cinema – from 1909 used as gymnasium/boxing arena – Royal Order of Apprentice Boys offices now on site
IRELAND – BELFAST – HARBERTON THEATRE – 1972 – (385 seats) - Balmoral Show Grounds – made into theatre in 1972 - closed 1991
IRELAND – BELFAST – IMPERIAL COLOSSEUM MUSIC HALL – 1860s – Victoria Square (TRAVER’S MUSICAL LOUNGE/THE BUFFALO) – (1,112 seats on 3 levels) became BELFAST EMPIRE THEATRE OF VARIETIES 1894 – demolished 1961
*IRELAND - BELFAST – LYRIC PLAYERS/LYRIC THEATRE – 1951 opened in private house but in 1952 small theatre built in unused stables – 1956 theatre enlarged – 1968 new theatre built - Belfast’s Lyric Theatre could close within two years if it is not rebuilt, the theatre’s chairman David Johnston has warned - existing building does not conform to current health and safety standards and could not comply with new legislation on disabled access and so has applied to Arts Council Northern Ireland’s lottery building fund for a major contribution towards the £12m needed. ACNI, however, has announced that it will only give £2m towards the project and has warned that theatres have the responsibility to seek other forms of funding in addition to that provided by the Arts Council or Lottery
IRELAND – BELFAST – MASK THEATRE – 1944 – (551 seats) - Botanic Avenue – renamed CIVIC ARTS THEATRE 1947 – closed 1999
IRELAND – BELFAST – MAYFAIR CINE-VARIETY THEATRE
IRELAND – BELFAST – MRS. JOHNE’S PLAYHOUSE/THE VAULTS – Weighhouse Lane – circa 1730s – converted from wine vaults 1751 and became THE THEATRE – demolished
IRELAND – BELFAST – MUSIC HALL – 1839 – May Street – 1887 became VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL – demolished 1983 – now site of Victoria Hall offices
IRELAND - BELFAST - NATIONAL CONCERT HALL - see Ulster Hall
IRELAND – BELFAST – NEW THEATRE – 1768 - Castle Street – demolished
IRELAND – BELFAST – OLD MARKET HOUSE/TOWN HALL – High Street – visiting companies in Assembly Rooms upstairs – demolished 1812 – site now a shop
IRELAND – BELFAST – RITZ CINEMA/THEATRE – 1936 – Fisherwick Place – converted to four screen cinema 1991 – demolished 1994 – site now Jury’s Hotel
IRELAND – BELFAST – ROSEMARY LANE THEATRE – 1784 - closed early 1790s
IRELAND – BELFAST – ROYAL HIPPODROME THEATRE – 1907 – Great Victoria Street – (l,156 seats) - became ROYAL HIPPODROME CINEMA 1935; ODEON 1961; NEW VICTORIA CINEMA 1974 – closed 1988 and demolished 1997 – now car parking
IRELAND – BELFAST – ST. MARY’S HALL – 1876 – Bank Street – demolished
IRELAND – BELFAST – STAR MUSIC HALL/CINEMA – 1908 Church Street – originally built as hall with stage – 1909 became gymnasium/boxing arena – now Royal Order of Apprentice Boys offices on site
IRELAND – BELFAST – STRAND VARIETY CINEMA/THEATRE – 1935 – Holywood Road – closed 1988 – converted to 4 screen cinema
IRELAND – BELFAST – THEATRE – 1767 - Mill Street (Mill Gate) – 1770 became the MILL STREET THEATRE – demolished
IRELAND – BELFAST – TROXY CINEMA – 1936 – Shore Road – changed to GROVE THEATRE 1965 – bomb damage late 1970s – converted to carpet warehouse – demolished 1980s
IRELAND - ULSTER HALL - home of Ulster Orchestra - 2006 is their 40th year - also performs in Waterfront Hall, Whitla Hall, and National Concert Hall
IRELAND - BELFAST – ULSTER GROUP THEATRE – intimate theatre in Minor Hall of Ulster Hall, Bedford Street – opened 1932 as Little Theatre; as Playhouse continued to 1939; theatre closed off and on – 1978 opened to amateur companies
*IRELAND - BELFAST - ULSTER HALL - built 1862 - see Ulster Orchestra - 2006 is 40th season
*IRELAND - BELFAST - ULSTER ORCHESTRA
IRELAND – BELFAST – VICTORIA HALL - 1869 – demolished
IRELAND – BELFAST – VICTORIA PARK OPEN AIR THEATRE – Victoria Park
*IRELAND - BELFAST - WATERFRONT HALL
IRELAND – BELFAST – WELLINGTON HALL
IRELAND – CARLOW – COLISEUM CINEMA
IRELAND – CARLOW – DEIGHTON HALL
IRELAND – CARLOW – PUTMAN’S THEATRE – 1806
IRELAND – CARLOW – RITZ CINEMA/THEATRE
IRELAND – CARLOW – TOWN HALL THEATRE - 1870 – (200 seats) - now a museum
IRELAND – CASHEL - THEATRE - 1806
IRELAND – CASHEL - TOWN THEATRE – 1771
IRELAND – CLONMEL – CLONMEL THEATRE – before 1806
IRELAND – CLONMEL – COLLINS DANCE HALL
IRELAND – CLONMEL – MAGNER’S THEATRE – 1992 – (120 seats) - The Mall – pub theatre conversion from a warehouse – closed 1998 – now gymnasium
IRELAND – CLONMEL – RANK THEATRE/CINEMA (730 seats) 1951
IRELAND – CLONMEL – REGAL THEATRE/CINEMA – now triplex
IRELAND – COBB – COLISEUM HALL – 1951 (500 seats)
IRELAND – COBB – TIVOLI THEATRE/CINEMA
IRELAND – COBB – TOWER CINEMA – 1951 (500 seats)
IRELAND – CORK – APOLLO THEATRE – 1798? – Patrick Street – shell now used by the Cork Examiner newspaper
IRELAND – CORK – ATHENAEUM – 1760 – (1385 seats) - later became THEATRE ROYAL – George’s Street – reconstructed 1796 – moved to Lavitt’s Quay in 1853/5 – In 1855 became OPERA HOUSE – remodelled in 1877 – burned down 1955 – site of present OPERA HOUSE built in 1965
IRELAND – CORK – BROAD LANE PLAYHOUSE – 1747? – closed 1749/50 – converted to chapel
IRELAND – CORK – CELLAR THEATRE – 1713 – North Market Street – closed 1714 – reopened and reclosed 1733?
IRELAND – CORK – DUN THEATRE – 1909 – Father Matthew Street – closed 1916 – now office building
IRELAND - CORK - EVERYMAN PALACE THEATRE - 630 seat Victorian theatre
IRELAND – CORK – EVERYMAN PLAYHOUSE – 1972 – (420 seats) - Father Mathew Street – closed 1988
IRELAND – CORK – FATHER MATHEW HALL – 1972 – closed 1988
IRELAND – CORK – GENTLEMAN’S THEATRE – 1783 – Long Quay
IRELAND – CORK – GRANARY THEATRE – 1979 – (110 seats) - University College – closed 1990 – now University Research Centre
IRELAND – CORK – GROUP THEATRE AND ARTS CLUB – 1961
IRELAND – CORK – IVERNIA THEATRE – (100 seats) - Grand Parade – closed 1988
IRELAND – CORK – KING’S THEATRE – 1799 – Tuckey Street – now a public hall
IRELAND – CORK – MUNSTER HALL – early 1800s – reconstructed 1885 (ATHENAEUM)
IRELAND – CORK – NEW THEATRE – 1778 – Henry Street – lasted only 3 weeks
IRELAND – CORK – NEW THEATRE ROYAL – 1791 – Prince’s Street – LITTLE THEATRE - 1770s
IRELAND – CORK – PATRICK STREET THEATRE – early 1800s – APOLLO THEATRE ?
IRELAND – CORK – PAVILION – 1910 – converted to supermarket?
IRELAND – CORK – PUBLIC HALL - 1980
IRELAND – CORK – ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE – 1838 – Cook Street – conversion from DIORAMA – now auction house
IRELAND – CORK – SAVOY THEATRE/CINEMA – 1937 – (1,400 seats)- Atmospheric style - Patrick Street – part converted to shopping area 1977 – closed 1984 – fully converted to shopping complex 1992 – organ now in University Concert Hall, Limerick
IRELAND – CORK – THEATRE IN CORK - 1742
IRELAND – CORK – THEATRE ROYAL - 1730s – Playhouse Lane – demolished
IRELAND – CORK – THEATRE ROYAL – 1736 – Dunscomb’s Marsh – closed from 1759-1791 – reopened as NEW THEATRE ROYAL – Princes Street – closed 1793? – now a shop (see also 1853 THEATRE ROYAL)
IRELAND – CORK – THEATRE ROYAL – 1853 – (1736 THEATRE ROYAL ?) - Oliver Plunkett Street – now a post office
IRELAND - DERRY - MILLENNIUM FORUM - main auditorium (367 seats); studio theatre (100 seats), and Piazza - a large open space
IRELAND – DERRY CITY/LONDONDERRY – ARTILLERY LANE THEATRE – 1787 – then THEATRE, LONDONDERRY – converted to Presbyterian Church in 1830 – 1890s became Synod offices – converted in 1992 to PLAYHOUSE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE
IRELAND – DERRY CITY/LONDONDERRY – RIALTO CINEMA – 1910s – (993 seats) - Market Street – renamed ABC CINEMA in 1960 – then RIALTO ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE in 1983 – closed 2001 and replaced by MILLENNIUM FORUM THEATRE on different site – due to be demolished 2002 to form part of shopping centre
IRELAND – DERRY CITY/LONDONDERRY – ROYAL OPERA HOUSE/LONDONDERY OPERA HOUSE – 1876 – Carlisle Road – 1938 became a cinema – fire 1940 – demolished and is now a car park
IRELAND – DERRY CITY/LONDONDERRY – SHIP QUAY THEATRE - 1774 - demolished
IRELAND – DERRY CITY/LONDONDERRY – THEATRE – 1769 – temporary space in Town House (built 1692) – the Diamond
IRELAND – DROMANA – LITTLE DUKE THEATRE – Duke Street – conversion of school built around 1900 – (126 seats) - closed 1989
IRELAND – DROGHEDA – PLAYHOUSE - 1773
IRELAND – DROMANA – PRIVATE THEATRE – 1787/8 – in the house of the Duke of Grandison
IRELAND – DROMANA – TOWN HALL THEATRE (576 seats) 1951
*IRELAND – DUBLIN - ABBEY THEATRE - 26 Lower Abbey Street - established in 1904 as home to Irish National Dramatic Society - opened with On Baile’s Strand; Cathleen ni Houlihan; Spreading the News 1904; Playboy of the Western World 1907; White Headed Boy 1916; Plough and the Stars 1926; Silver Tassie 1935 - in 1951 damaged by fire - company moved to Queen’s Theatre - restoration took 15 years and in 1966 a completely new 628 seat theatre opened - studio theatre called The Peacock - In the center of Dublin, the Abbey occupies a squat concrete building that is widely acknowledged as unglamorous for a national institution - many of the actors went on to film careers - Abbey Theatre in Dublin, Ireland, celebrates its 100-year anniversary in 2004, having presented over 740 new plays and produced 1,000 — many penned by great Irish writers including W.B. Yeats, James Joyce, Eugene O’Neill, J.M. Synge, Sean O’Casey, Hugh Leonard, Samuel Beckett and Brian Friel among others; historic Abbey opened its doors to the public on December 17, 1904. Since then, hundreds of actors including Byrne, Dennehy, Liam Neeson, Peter O’Toole, Sinead Cusack, John Mahoney, Barry Fitzgerald and Pauline Flanagan have played on its stage which is the National Theatre in Ireland
IRELAND – DUBLIN – ALBANY NEW THEATRE – 1821 – in 1822 renamed THEATRE ROYAL – Hawkins Street – burned down 1880 – replaced in 1886 as MUSIC HALL – closed 1895 – demolished 1896/7 – replaced by SECOND THEATRE ROYAL in 1897 (2,001 seats), also known as THEATRE ROYAL AND OPERA HOUSE, and later as THEATRE ROYAL,HIPPODROME – demolished 1934 – THIRD THEATRE ROYAL built 1935 (3,800 seats) Compton Cinema organ installed 1951 – closed 1962 – demolished – Hawkins House now on site
IRELAND – DUBLIN – AMATEUR DRAMA COUNCIL – founded 1952
IRELAND – DUBLIN – ANTIENT CONCERT ROOMS – 1843 – Pearse Street – became PALACE CINEMA, and later ACADEMY CINEMA/THEATRE (213 seats) – closed 1991 – fire damage 1993
IRELAND – DUBLIN – ASTLEY’S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE – 1789 – Peter Street – renamed ROYAL HIBERNIAN THEATRE in 1809 – closed 1812 and in 1815 became Molyneaux Asylum for Blind Females
IRELAND – DUBLIN – AUNGIER STREET THEATRE (NEW THEATRE ROYAL) – 1734 – closed 1745 – used for various purposes including OPERA HOUSE until 1825 – demolished 1826 – Carmelite Church on this site
IRELAND – DUBLIN – CAMDEN STREET THEATRE – 1902 – closed 1904
IRELAND – DUBLIN – CITY THEATRE – 1974 – Marlborough Street – closed by fire 1975
IRELAND – DUBLIN – COLISEUM THEATRE/MUSIC HALL – 1915 – (3,000 seats) Henry Street – destroyed in Easter Rising 1916 – situated at the rear of General Post Office on O’Connell Street
IRELAND – DUBLIN – CONNELL’S MONSTER SALOON – 1855 – Dame Street – closed 1878 – rebuilt as STAR OF ERIN MUSIC HALL in 1879 – later became DAN LOWREY’S MUSIC HALL in 1879 and then DAN LOWREY’S PALACE OF VARIETIES in 1889 – reconstructed in 1892 and in 1897 became EMPIRE PALACE THEATRE/EMPIRE THEATRE OF VARIETIES - name changed to OLYMPIA THEATRE in 1923 – closed in 1972 due to structural damage – restored and reopened 1977
IRELAND – DUBLIN – DAMER HALL – converted Unitarian church
IRELAND – DUBLIN – D’OLIER STREET THEATRE – early 1950s
IRELAND – DUBLIN – FISHAMBLE STREET MUSIC HALL/THEATRE – 1741 – name changed to GENTLEMAN’S THEATRE in 1777 – became NATIONAL THEATRE 1784-1786 – reopened in 1793 – became SANS PAREIL THEATRE in 1827, and PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE in 1867 – closed 1868 – converted to Kennan & Sons Ironworks Warehouse in 1869 – first performance of Handel’s “Messiah” given here in 1742
IRELAND - DUBLIN - GAIETY THEATRE - opened 1871, with three balconies - Bending of the Bough; Maeve; Last Feast of Fianna – 1900 – one of two surviving 19th Century theatres in Dublin, other being Olympia
IRELAND – DUBLIN – GARRICK THEATRE – 1951 – North Great George’s Street – closed 1953 – transferred to Parnell Square East in 1955 and closed in 1959
IRELAND - DUBLIN – GATE THEATRE – 1928 – played two seasons at Peacock Theatre and then to present home in Rotunda Building (400 seats) – renovated and reopened 1971 - Chimes at Midnight 1960
IRELAND – DUBLIN – GRAND LYRIC HALL – 1897 – Burgh Quay – became LYRIC THEATRE OF VARIETIES in 1898 – built on site of earlier CONCILIATION HALL dating from 1843 which was later turned into MacMullen & Shaw’s Corn & Flour Store in the 1870s – closed 1901 and reopened as TIVOLI THEATRE OF VARIETIES/TIVOLI VARIETY (1,252 seats) – 1901 – closed 1928 and partly demolished – site of Irish Press Offices since 1930
IRELAND – DUBLIN – GRAND OPERA HOUSE – Grand Opera Society 1941
IRELAND – DUBLIN – HARDWICK HALL
IRELAND – DUBLIN – HARDWICK STREET THEATRE – 1913 – North Frederick Street – closed 1975
IRELAND – DUBLIN – HARP THEATRE – 1874 – Adam’s Court, off Grafton Street – closed 1893
IRELAND – DUBLIN – INTERNATIONAL BAR
IRELAND – DUBLIN – JOHN PLAYER THEATRE – 1970s – (290 seats) - South Circular Road – closed as theatre in 1990 – now a Lecture/Conference Hall
IRELAND – DUBLIN – LANTERN THEATRE – 1957 – Happy as Larry 1957; - permanent home in 1963 next door to British Embassy, which burnt down and theatre was forced to close 1972 – Merrion Square East – reopened in 1975 for 10 days only
IRELAND – DUBLIN – LA SCALA THEATRE & OPERA HOUSE – 1920 – Prince’s Street – became CAPITOL THEATRE (1,857 seats) from 1927-1953 – used as cinema only as CAPITOL CINEMA until 1972 – demolished 1974 – now site of department store
IRELAND - DUBLIN - LIBERTY MALL THEATRE
IRELAND – DUBLIN – MADAME ROCK’S THEATRE – early 1910s – O’Connell Street (Upper Sackville Street until 1926) – Irish Players Club in existence from 1912-1924 sharing premises with Crane and Sons (Ltd) – Pianoforte & Organ Merchants
IRELAND – DUBLIN – MADAME VIOLANTE’S “BOOTH” THEATRE – 1729 – Fowne’s Court, off Fowne’s Street – closed 1732
IRELAND – DUBLIN – MAMMOTH CONCERT HALL – 1856 – Capel Street – converted from City Tavern – 1871 was ST. PATRICK’S MUSIC HALL and in 1873 was CITY MUSIC HALL – closed and converted to a Grocers/Wine Merchants 1875-1877
IRELAND – DUBLIN – MOLESWORTH HALL – 1867 – (300 seats) - built as extension of St. Ann’s School and Hall which was built 1858 – both demolished 1978
IRELAND – DUBLIN – MUSIC HALL – 1731 – Crow Street – closed and demolished 1757 – reopened as CROW STREET THEATRE in 1758 – THEATRE ROYAL in 1759 – closed in 1820 – Apothecary’s Hall in 1836 – Medical School for the Catholic University of Ireland in 1852 – clothing factory 1982
IRELAND – DUBLIN – MUSIC HALL – 183_ - Abbey Street – opposite Theatre Royal, Abbey Street
IRELAND – DUBLIN – NATIONAL ARTS THEATRE – 1954 – Westland Row – closed 1959
IRELAND – DUBLIN – NEW GRAFTON THEATRE OF VARIETIES – 1833 – Grafton Street – converted from a tavern – later named BIJOU THEATRE and SAVOY THEATRE – transferred to South Anne Street in 1874 – closed 1884
IRELAND – DUBLIN – NEW OLYMPIC CIRCUS – 1823 – Brunswick Street – demolished in 1829 – rebuilt as ADELPHI THEATRE (ROYAL ADELPHI THEATRE) in 1829 – sometimes closed between 1830-1844 – demolished in 1844 – rebuilt and renamed QUEEN’S (ROYAL) THEATRE in 1844 – remodelled in 1893 – closed 1907 – remodelled and reopened as QUEEN’S THEATRE (904 seats) in 1909 – (became temporary home of the Abbey Theatre Company 1951-1966) - closed 1966 and demolished 1969 – site now is Pearse House
IRELAND – DUBLIN – NEW THEATRE – 1744 – Capel Street – closed 1750 – demolished – became CAPEL STREET THEATRE in 1770 (THEATRE ROYAL) – built on site of STRETCH’S PUPPET THEATRE
IRELAND – DUBLIN – OLYMPIA THEATRE – one of oldest surviving theatres in Dublin – situated off Dame Street – Music-Hall opened on the site 1855, became Dan Lowrey’s Star of Erin Music Hall in 1879 – rebuilt 1897 as Empire Palace of Varieties until 1922 when renamed Olympic – 1974 structural collapse – reopened 1977
IRELAND - DUBLIN - O'REILLY THEATRE
IRELAND – DUBLIN – OSCAR THEATRE – Serpentine Road, Ballsbridge – now a Buddhist temple
IRELAND – DUBLIN – PEACOCK THEATRE – 1925 – new theatre opened 1967 – see Abbey Theatre
IRELAND – DUBLIN – PHILLIPSBURGH AVENUE THEATRE – early 1950s
IRELAND – DUBLIN – PIKE THEATRE CLUB – 1953 – Herbert Lane, off Baggott Street – opened with The Surprise 1953; The Quare Fellow 1954; Waiting for Godot 1955 - closed 1964
IRELAND – DUBLIN – PLAYERS CLUB – 1914 – 40 Upper O’Connell Street
IRELAND – DUBLIN – POCKET THEATRE – 1957 – Upper Ely Place
IRELAND - DUBLIN - POINT THEATRE - Mamma Mia 2004
IRELAND – DUBLIN – PRIVATE THEATRE – 1778 in Phoenix Park
IRELAND – DUBLIN – PROJECT ARTS CENTRE
IRELAND - DUBLIN - PROJECT CUBE THEATRE
IRELAND – DUBLIN – QUEEN’S THEATRE – opened 1923 as New Olympic Circus and was succeeded by Adelphi 1829 which was forced to close – reopened as Queen’s Royal Theatre 1844 – 2000 seats – 1907 theatre closed and was rebuilt in 1909 – closed 1966 – demolished 1969
IRELAND – DUBLIN – RAINSFORD STREET THEATRE – 1733 – closed 1736 – in Liberties area – maybe converted to factory
IRELAND – DUBLIN – RUTLAND PLACE THEATRE – early 1940s
IRELAND - DUBLIN - SAVOY THEATRE - Atmospheric style
IRELAND – DUBLIN – SHIELING HOTEL - has performance space
IRELAND – DUBLIN – SMOCK ALLEY THEATRE (THEATRE ROYAL) – 1662 – collapsed in 1670 and 1701 – rebuilt 1702 – demolished 1734 – rebuilt 1735 – closed 1778 – finally closed 1787 – converted to warehouse 1789 – demolished 1815 – Church of St. Michael & St. John, Essex Street, built on site in 1815 – altar is where the stage was
IRELAND – DUBLIN – STAR THEATRE – Parnell Street
IRELAND – DUBLIN – STUDIO THEATRE CLUB – 1951 – Upper Mount Street – closed 1963
IRELAND – DUBLIN – THEATRE – 1820 – renamed THEATRE ROYAL, ABBEY STREET in 1829 – renamed THEATRE ROYAL, OPERA HOUSE in 1837 – destroyed by fire 1839 – rebuilt in 1841 – from 1860 was MECHANIC’S THEATRE/INSTITUTE MUSIC HALL (NATIONAL THEATRE) – became HIBERNIAN/PRINCESS THEATRE OF VARIETIES in 1874 – converted in 1902 from Mechanics Institute & Dublin Morgue to first ABBEY THEATRE (547 seats) which opened in 1904 – the PEACOCK THEATRE (102 seats) was added in 192_ - burned down 1951 – rebuilt in 1966 as present ABBEY/PEACOCK THEATRES
IRELAND – DUBLIN – THEATRE FESTIVAL – annual event in October – originated 1957
IRELAND – DUBLIN – THEATRE ROYAL (2ND) – demolished
IRELAND – DUBLIN – THIRTY-SEVEN CLUB – 1953 – Lower O’Connell Street – closed 1953
IRELAND – DUBLIN – THIRTY-SEVEN THEATRE CLUB – 1950 – Lower Baggott Street – closed 1952
IRELAND – DUBLIN – TORCH THEATRE – 1935 – Capel Street – closed 1941
IRELAND – DUBLIN – WARD’S THEATRE – early 1700s – Dame Street
IRELAND – DUBLIN – WERBURGH STREET THEATRE – the first theatre in Ireland - 1637 (NEW THEATRE) – Elizabethan style theatre with covered auditorium – closed 1641 (site is yard of Kerfoot’s Dining Rooms, 13 Werburgh Street (1976)
IRELAND – DUN LAOGHAIRE – EAGLE PUB THEATRE – 1972 – Glasthule – closed 1975
IRELAND – DUN LAOGHAIRE – GLOBE THEATRE – 1954 – Lower Georges Street – closed 1971
IRELAND – DUN LAOGHAIRE – PAVILION THEATRE – Marine Road – closed 1986
IRELAND – DUN LAOGHAIRE – VICTOR THEATRE
IRELAND – ENNIS – BURN CINEMA
IRELAND – ENNIS – COOK’S LANE THEATRE (NEW THEATRE) – 1790 – closed from 1791 to 1796 and 1797 to 1800 – became a school in 1814 and a Feverhouse in 1817
IRELAND – ENNIS – HOLY FAMILY HALL
IRELAND – FERMOY- DRAMATIC CLUB - 1836
IRELAND – FERMOY- THEATRE – 1809/10
IRELAND – FIELD DAY – Northern Irish theatre company formed 1980
IRELAND – FINTONA – PRIVATE THEATRE – early 1900s – converted from a barn at Ecclesville House
IRELAND – GALWAY- DRUID – Galway based Irish theatre company – formed 1975
IRELAND – GALWAY- KIRWAN’S LANE THEATRE – 1783/1786 – reconstructed 1792 as NEW THEATRE, GALWAY – closed 1975
IRELAND – GALWAY- PLAYHOUSE - 1739
IRELAND – GOREY – GOREY ARTS CENTRE/FUNGE ARTS CENTRE
*IRELAND - IRISH THEATRE RESOURCE
IRELAND – KILKEE – ARCADIA THEATRE
IRELAND – KILKENNY – OLYMPIA CINEMA/THEATRE
IRELAND – KILKENNY – COUNTY COURTHOUSE THEATRE – 1767 – a temporary theatre
IRELAND – KILKENNY – DESART HALL & STAR THEATRE
IRELAND – KILKENNY – KILKENNY CINEMA/THEATRE (753 seats)
IRELAND – KILKENNY – NEW THEATRE IN HIGH STREET – 1779 – converted from Tholsel (Civic Hall) – 1793 became NEW OPERA HOUSE
IRELAND – KILKENNY – THEATRE (SAVOY CINEMA/THEATRE) – 1902 – now a lighting shop
IRELAND – KILKENNY – THEATRE ON THE PARADE – 1768 – lasted 3 days only March 24 to 26, 1768
IRELAND – KILKENNY – NEW THEATRE ON THE PARADE – 1794/5 – (KILKENNY THEATRE) – closed 1797 – reopened 1799 as NEW THEATRE, KILKENNY for 3 months – reopened in 1802 as KILKENNY PRIVATE THEATRE – remodelled in 1805 – closed 1812 and demolished in 1851 – now Inland Revenue Offices
IRELAND – LIMERICK – ATHENAEUM THEATRE – 1845 – (850 seats) Cecil Street – renamed as ROYAL CINEMA from 1939-1975 – closed until 1990 when it reopened as THEATRE ROYAL – closed 1998 – derelict – future uncertain
IRELAND – LIMERICK – COLLEGE PLAYER’S THEATRE
IRELAND – LIMERICK – CRESCENT THEATRE (472 seats) – 1946 – converted school assembly hall - Sacred Heart Church, The Crescent – closed 1994
IRELAND – LIMERICK – GARRYOWEN CINEMA/THEATRE – 1919 – Broad Street
IRELAND – LIMERICK – GEORGE STREET THEATRE – 1814 – closed 1823 – GAIETY THEATRE 1814-1822 – CINEMA 1917?
IRELAND – LIMERICK – GRAND CENTRAL CINEMA/THEATRE
IRELAND – LIMERICK – LYRIC THEATRE/CINEMA
IRELAND – LIMERICK – NATIONAL THEATRE
IRELAND – LIMERICK – NEW THEATRE – 1790 – converted from Assembly Rooms (1770) – CHARLOTTE QUAY ASSEMBLY ROOMS/COURTNEY’S THEATRE/THE GAFF/TIVOLI CINEMA – closed in 1812
IRELAND – LIMERICK – RITZ CINEMA/THEATRE (CITY THEATRE) – late 1940s – Sexton Street – closed late 1970s
IRELAND – LIMERICK – “ST. PETER’S CELL” THEATRE – 1760 – converted refectory of a nunnery
IRELAND – LIMERICK – SAVOY CENTRE CINEMA/THEATRE (1,500 seats – Compton Cinema Organ) – 1935 Bedford Row - Atmospheric style – built on site of derelict flour and grain store – closed 1989
IRELAND – LIMERICK – THEATRE ROYAL – 1770 – Cornwallis Street – closed 1818
IRELAND – LIMERICK – THEATRE ROYAL (JOSEPH FOGARTY’S THEATRE) – 1814 – Henry Street – closed due to fire damage in 1922
*IRELAND – LISBURN – TEMPORARY THEATRE – 1784 - Ballroom of Market House – demolished
IRELAND – LISTOWEL – LARTIGUE LITTLE THEATRE
IRELAND – LISTOWEL – PLAZA CINEMA (420 seats) – 1926 – Church Street – converted 1969 to a theatre and renamed OZANHAM CENTRE – closed 1997 – now used for bingo
IRELAND - LOST THEATRES, CONCERT AND MUSIC HALLS
IRELAND – MALLOW – THEATRE – 1782 – converted barn
IRELAND – MOUNTMELLICK – ASSEMBLY ROOM – temporary theatre
IRELAND – MULLINGAR – Drama in 1747
IRELAND – NAVAN – LYRIC CINEMA/THEATRE (650 seats) – 1940 – Brews Hill – closed 1997 – being converted into housing
IRELAND – NEW ROSS – ASSEMBLY ROOM – temporary theatre
IRELAND – NEWRY – HILL STREET THEATRE – 1783 – (THEATRE ROYAL) – demolished 1982
IRELAND – NEWRY – NEW THEATRE IN HIGH STREET – 1769 – demolished 1830s – now a convent
IRELAND – NEWRY – TIVOLI THEATRE – 1912/13 – demolished
IRELAND – ROSCOMMON – ASSEMBLY ROOM – temporary theatre
IRELAND – SLIGO – THEATRE – 1806 – Robert Owenson
IRELAND - TICKETMASTER - IRELAND
IRELAND – TRALEE – 1st SIAMSA TIRE THEATRE (360 seats) – 1978 – Godfrey Place – conversion of CINEMA built in 1909 – closed 1990 – converted to bowling alley
IRELAND – TRALEE – ST. JOHN’S THEATRE (680 seats)
IRELAND – TRALEE – THEATRE ROYAL
IRELAND – TRALEE – ASSEMBLY ROOMS – used as THEATRE – 1756
IRELAND – WATERFORD – KING’S HALL – 1914
IRELAND – WATERFORD – LITTLE THEATRE
IRELAND – WATERFORD – THEATRE – ASSEMBLY ROOM 1784 – built in west wing of City Hall – remodelled as THEATRE ROYAL in 1876 – the oldest theatre still in continuous use in Ireland
IRELAND – WATERFORD – THEATRE AT THE BLACKFRIARS – 1737 – WATERFORD PLAYHOUSE 1745 – closed 1784 – Woolworths store now on site
IRELAND – WATERFORD – THEATRE ROYAL – 184_ - Beresford Street
IRELAND – WESTPORT – ASSEMBLY ROOM – temporary theatre
IRELAND – WEXFORD – Festival 1951
IRELAND – WEXFORD/LOCH GARMAN – THEATRE ROYAL - Built 1832 for William Taylor. Used as a touring venue by the Walsham Opera Company and other touring companies. From the 1900s, also used by the Wexford Amateur Light Opera Society. 1942 major interior alterations. Subsequently used as a cinema, but also used by amateur theatre companies. Since 1951, home to the "Wexford Festival Opera", an annual festival of rarely performed opera. From 1973-2000, most neighbouring houses could be acquired in order to extend the theatre: 1973 extension of the foyers, 1979 improvement of backstage area, 1987 auditorium extension and rebuilding of the roof, 1993 rebuilding of foyers, 1999 improvement and extension of backstage area (making it possible for the conductor to reach the orchestra pit from backstage without having to walk through the auditorium or having to use an outdoor shortcut). A major rebuilding and extension is being planned.
IRELAND – WEXFORD – THEATRE WORKSHOP/RIFF-RAFF THEATRE/LAST STRAW THEATRE (50 seats) – 1984 – converted from bakery and mill dating from 1840s - Larkin’s Lane, South Main Street – closed 1991
IRELAND – WEXFORD – WEXFORD CORNMARKET – temporary theatre – 1764?
IRELAND – YOUGHAL – THEATRE – small – rear of Campbell’s Hotel 1800s
ISLE OF MAN – DOUGLAS - GAIETY THEATRE
ISLE OF MAN – DOUGLAS - GRAND THEATRE – demolished
ISLE OF MAN – DOUGLAS - PALACE BALLROOM/OPERA HOUSE/COLISEUM - Palace Ballroom: Dance hall, built 1887-1889. Opened 3 Aug 1889. Roof damaged by a fire in 1902 and subsequently rebuilt. Destroyed by a fire in 1920. Subsequently major rebuilding to new designs (also known as "The White Palace"). Total capacity: ca. 6200 persons. Demolished 1994 in favour of an extension of a casino complex. Palace Opera House: Theatre. 1800 seats. Currently used as a cinema. Palace Colliseum: Theatre, built 1912-1913. Connected to the ballroom building by a bridge. Opened 21 July 1913. Ca. 3000 seats. Demolished in 1965 in favour of a hotel and casino complex.
ISRAEL – CAESAREA - ANCIENT ROMAN THEATRE
ISRAEL - JERUSALEM - KHAN THEATRE
ISRAEL – TEL-AVIV – CAMERI THEATRE – Palestine 1944 – 1961 company moved to commercial and entertainment centre of Tel-Aviv and since 1970 it has been city’s official theatre
ISRAEL – TEL-AVIV - HABIMAH THEATRE - Tarsat Avenue - Built 1935-1945. Opened 1945. 1958 completion of façade and alterations. 1967 major rebuilding. Of original designs, hardly anything survives. The complex contains a large theatre hall and two smaller halls (total capacity: 1520 seats). Home to the "Habimah" ("The Stage") theatre company, the first theatre company performing drama in Hebrew. The company was founded at Moscow in 1917 and moved permanently to Tel Aviv in 1931. The company performs traditional plays on Jewish themes, works of contemporary Israeli playwrights and translations of international classics, dramas and comedies.
ISRAEL – TEL-AVIV - MUGRABI THEATRE - Kikar Bet BeNovember (also known as "Mugrabi Square") / Allenby Road / Ben Yehuda Street - also known as "Mugrabi/Mograbi/Moograbi Opera House" and "Mugrabi/Mograbi/Moograbi Hall" - Built in the 1920s. In the 1940s, home to the Palestine Folk Opera company. Later used as a cinema. Demolished in the 1980s in favour of a car park.
ISRAEL – TEL-AVIV – NATIONAL OPERA - 1958
ISRAEL – TEL-AVIV – OPERA ISRAEL – founded 1947
ITALY – ADRIA - TEATRO
ITALY – AMPHITHEATRES (amphitheatrum) – tiers of seats enclosing central area – meant for gladiators and wild beast shows 1st probably about 46BC – Colisseum, Rome – AD80 (87,000 spectators)
ITALY - ANCIENT ROMAN THEATRES
ITALY – ANCONA - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – ANCONA - TEATRO DELLE MUSE - Piazza della Repubblica. Built 1822-1827. Destroyed by bombs in 1943. Further demolished by an earthquake in 1972. After reconstructions, re-opened 13 Oct 2002 with a gala concert. Used for drama performances by the Teatro Stabile delle Marche company. 1057 seats.
ITALY – AQUINO - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – ASOLO – COURT THEATRE – 1798 (320)
ITALY – ASOLO – THEATRE - Original theatre built 1798 in the Italian town Asolo. 1857 refurbishment. 1929 demolished in favour of a new cinema building, while the auditorium interior decoration was stored in a warehouse. 1949 auditorium interior bought and moved to Sarasota, Florida, by the estate of John Ringling. Originally installed into one of the galleries of the Ringling Museum. 1957 moved into a specially constructed theatre building. Summer theatre festival founded by Florida State University in 1960. Home of the "Asolo Theater Company" and the "Asolo Opera Company" from 1966 to 1989. 1989 alterations. Currently used for educational programmes by the Ringling Museum. 320 seats. In 1989, the "Asolo Opera Company" moved into the "Sarasota Opera House". In 1990 the "Asolo Theatre Company" moved into the new "Asolo Center for the Performing Arts", where another old world theatre auditorium (a 1903 opera house from Dunfermline, Scotland) was implemented as "Harold E. and Esther M. Mertz Theatre". Total capacity: 1600 seats.
ITALY – ATELLA - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE -
earliest known Italian drama comes from the region of Campania, in the Southern half of Italy - the Atellan Farces became popular
ITALY – ATRI - TEATRO COMUNALE
ITALY - BARI – TEATRO MARGHERITA
ITALY - BARI – TEATRO PETROZZELLI – one of largest in Italy – - Built 1898-1903. 4000 seats. Destroyed by a fire (whose cause has remained uncertain) on 27 October 1991. Subsequently restored. Re-opening planned for 2005.
ITALY - BARI – TEATRO PICCINI – opened 1854 – earliest theatre still in use
ITALY - BELLUNO – TEATRO SOCIALE
ITALY – BENEVENTO - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – BERGAMO – CENTRO DI STUDI DONIZETTIANI – produced number of rare Donizetti revivals at Teatro Donizetti since World War II
ITALY - BERGAMO – TEATRO DONIZETTI - Piazza Cavour 15 - Built 1797-1799 as "Secondo Teatro Pubblico Riccardi" on the site of a previous theatre (built 1783, destroyed by a fire). Opened 1799. 1897 new façade. 1897 renamed "Teatro Donizetti". Operated as municipal theatre since 1936. 1960 fly tower rebuilding. 1300 seats. Used for an opera season from September to November, drama and ballet performances, a biennial festival "Donizetti e il suo tempo", an operetta festival, and an international piano festival.
ITALY - BENEVENTO – TEATRO ROMANO
ITALY – BIELLA – TEATRO SOCIALE
ITALY – BOLOGNA – TEATRO COMUNALE - Built 1763 – 1500 seats - 1980-1981 restorations
ITALY – BOLOGNA – TEATRO A. GUARDASSONI - Via D'Azeglio 55 (inside Palazzo Montalto/Collegio San Luigi) - Palazzo Montalto built as university college in the late 16th century. College theatre built 1879, probably replacing a previous festive ballroom. Opened 15 Feb 1879. Currently used for conferences, lectures, and other events by Collegio San Luigi.
ITALY – BOLZANO/BOZEN – TEATRO COMUNALE - Built 1913-1914 as "Stadttheater" for the city of Bozen. Opened 1918. 735 seats. Destroyed by bombs in 1943.
ITALY – BRESCIA – TEATRO DEGLI ERRANTI – built 1664 – became Teatro degli Nuovo after alterations 18th Century – renamed Teatro Nazionale 1797 and became Teatro Grande 1810
ITALY – BRESCIA – TEATRO GRANDE - Piazzetta Paganora 19a / Corso Zanardelli - Built 1739 for the Accademia degli Erranti. 1761-1769 addition of a concert hall ("Sala del Ridotto"). 1789 façade rebuilding. 1806 major interior rebuilding. 1862 alteration of auditorium design. 1904 alterations of the upper two balconies.
ITALY – BRINDISI – TEATRO G. VERDI - OLD - Built 1892-1901. Named in honour of the Italian composer, Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901). Damaged by bombs in World War II. 1949-1951 repair works. Subsequently used as a cinema. Closed 23 Aug 1956. Demolished in 1960.
ITALY – BUDRIO – TEATRO CONSORZIALE - via G. Garibaldi 33 / via XX Settembre / via A. Saffi / via De Gotti - Built 1672 as a private theatre. 1724-1792 owned by the Boriani family. 1792 bequested to the Conservatorio dell'Opera Pia Bianchi. 1802 purchased by the Partecipanza di Budrio, a group of local gentry, and renamed "Teatro Consorziale". 1924-1928 major rebuilding. Since 1960, operated as a municipal theatre. 1962-1986 various restorations. Ca. 500 seats.
ITALY – BUSSETO – TEATRO G. VERDI - Piazza Verdi 10 - Built 1868, into the right wing of the 13th century "Rocca" palace of the Marchesi Pallavicino (now the city hall). Renovated in the 1990s. Re-opened Novemeber 1994. Ca. 300 seats. Currently used for the international singing competition, "Voci Verdiani", held each June. During the summer, opera is played on an open-air stage on Piazza Verdi.
ITALY – CAGLIARI -
SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE – 10,000 seats - Ancient Roman amphiteatre, built in the 2nd century AD. Ca. Currently used for opera performances and pop concerts during the summer.
ITALY – CALATAFIMI - TEATRO GRECO SEGESTA - Ancient Greek theatre, built in the 4th century BC.
ITALY – CALVI - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY - CARRARA – TEATRO DEGLI ANIMOSI - Built 1836-1840, for the citizens's group "Accademia degli Animosi", on grounds donated. The building contains the main theatre hall and the concert hall "Sala del Ridotto".
ITALY - CARRARA – TEATRO POLITEAMA G. VERDI
ITALY – CARSULAE - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – CASALE MONFERRATE – MUNICIPALE - Built 1785-1786. Restored in the 19th century and in the late 1980s.
ITALY - CATANIA – TEATRO MASSIMO BELLINI
ITALY – CATANIA - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY - CATANIA – TEATRO METROPOLITAN - Built 1880-1887. Used for opera performances and concerts. 1300 seats.
ITALY - CERNOBBIO – TEATRO DELLA VILLA D’ESTE - Villa built 1568 as "Villa del Garrovo"for Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio. 1815 sold to the Princess of Wales, Caroline of Brunswick (estranged wife of the English Prince Regent), and renamed "New Villa d'Este". Villa theatre, built 1815-1816 for Princess Caroline of Brunswick.
ITALY - CESENA – TEATRO COMUNALE A. BONCI - Built 1843-1846 as "Teatro Comunale" for the city of Cesena, at the site of a previous theatre within the Palazzo Spada. Later renamed in honour of the Bonci-born tenor, Alessandro Bonci. Used for drama, opera, ballet performances and concerts.
ITALY - CEVA – TEATRO C. MARENCO - Built 1861 for a group of country aristocrats. 1933 foyer extension. 1975 major renovation and various technical extensions. 300 seats.
ITALY – CHIANCIANO TERME – CINEMA TEATRO GARDEN - cinema
ITALY - COMO – TEATRO SOCIALE
ITALY - CORTONA – TEATRO
ITALY - COSENZA – TEATRO RENDANO
ITALY - CREMONA – TEATRO COMUNALE A. PONCHIELLI - Corso Vittorio Emanuele 52 - First theatre on the site built 1745-1747 as "Teatro Nazari". Destroyed by fire on 11 Sep 1806. Built 1807 as "Teatro Concordia". Destroyed by a fire on 6 Jan 1824. Subsequently rebuilt. In the late 19th century, commonly known as "Teatro Concordia-Ponchielli". Officially renamed "Teatro Amilcare Ponchielli" on 12 Mar 1907.
ITALY - DRONERO – TEATRO
ITALY – ELORO - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – ERACLEA MINOA - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY - FABRIANO – TEATRO
ITALY - FAENZA – TEATRO COMUNALE A. MASINI
ITALY - FANO – TEATRO DELLA FORTUNA
ITALY – FARNESE – TEATRO FARNESE – 4500 seats
ITALY – FERENTO - ANCIENT ROMAN THEATRE
ITALY - FERENTO – TEATRO ROMANO
ITALY – FERMO - TEATRO DELL’AQUILA
ITALY – FIESOLE - TEATRO ROMANO - Ancient Roman theatre, built ca. 25 BC - 0. Rediscovered in 1792. Restorations since 1911. Currently used for drama and movie performances during the "Estate Fiesolina" summer festival. Ca. 3000 seats.
ITALY – FLORENCE - ANFITEATRO NEL GIARDINO DI BOBOLI
ITALY - FLORENCE – TEATRO COMUNALE
ITALY - FLORENCE – TEATRO DELLA PERGOLA – opened 1656
ITALY - FLORENCE – TEATRO POLITANO FIORENTINO VITTORIO EMMANUELE – built without a roof 1864 – roofed 1883 and renamed Teatro Comunale in 1932
ITALY – FLORENCE - TEATRO VERDI
ITALY - FLORENCE - THEATRES IN FLORENCE
ITALY - FLORENCE - THEATRES IN FLORENCE
ITALY – FRASCATI - ANCIENT ROMAN THEATRE - 55-27 b.c. – 7,000 seats
ITALY – GARDONE RIVIERA – TEATRO ALL’APERTO - Open-air theatre
ITALY – GENOA – TEATRO CARLO FELICE - Built 1825-1828. Various restorations between 1859 and 1934. 2500 seats. Destroyed by bombs on 8 August 1943. Rebuilt 1983-1990 by Aldo Rossi and Ignazi Gardella. Re-opened 18 June 1991. 2500 setas.
ITALY - GRAVINA – TEATRO MASTROGIACOMO
ITALY – GUBBIO - ANCIENT ROMAN THEATRE - Ancient Roman theatre, built 55 BC - 27 BC. Originally ca. 7.000 seats. Currently used for a season of open-air performances in July and August.
ITALY - IESI – TEATRO PERGOLESI
ITALY – LANZO TORINESE – ISTITUTO SALESIANO: SALONE TEATRO
ITALY – LECCE - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – LOCRI - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – MACERATA – TEATRO LAURO ROSSI
ITALY – MANTUA – COURT OF THE GONZAGA – Commedia dell’arte
ITALY – MANTUA – PALAZZO DUCALE
ITALY – MANTUA – TEATRO SCIETIFICO - Palazzo Scientifico, via dell'Accademia 47 - Built in 1769 for a private club, the Academia Vergiliana. Also known as "Teatro Bibiena". It is said that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart inaugurated the theatre with a concert in 1770. 1972 renovations. Originally used for theatre performances, concerts, festive doctorate ceremonies, anatomic postmortems, and regular sessions of the Academy. Currently used for rehearsals and competitions by the local Conservatory, as well as for other concerts and congresses. Ca. 200 seats.
ITALY – MANTUA – TEATRO SOCIALE
ITALY – MASSA – TEATRO G. VERDI
ITALY – MERANO/MERAN – TEATRO PUCCINI - Built as "Stadttheater" for the city of Meran. Opened 1 December 1900 - 650 seats. Later renamed "Teatro Puccini / Stadttheater Meran 'Giacomo Puccini'".
ITALY – MESSINA – TEATRO VITTORIO EMANUELE - Via Pozzoleone 5 - Built as "Teatro Elisabetta". 1860 renamed "Teatro Vittorio Emanuele". Damaged by an earthquake on 28 Dec 1908. 1000 seats.
ITALY – MILAN – KURSAAL DIANA - Built 1907-1908 for Paolo Ingegnoli as part of the hotel and entertainment complex, "Hotel Diana Majestic", also including a restaurant, sports facilities and a park. 1921 site of a terrorists' bomb attack, killing 21 people. 1928 converted to a cinema, re-opened as "Cinema Diana". Closed in 1989. 1998 renovations for Sheraton Hotels.
*ITALY – MILAN - LA SCALA - theater was constructed in 1778 – 2200 seats – a church, Santa Maria della Scala, was razed to make room. After mid-January, La Scala will return until April to the Milan theater, Teatro degli Arcimboldi, that has been serving as its temporary home during the restoration. La Scala’s renovation has shut down the hallowed hall since December 2001 and La Scala and city officials insist that the theater will be ready as promised for opening night Dec. 7/04 - will allow the opera house to mount more productions and performances to meet growing demand for seats – replacing Teatro di Corte which burned down in 1776 and WWII damage 1943 - reconstructed in 1946 - productions being done at Teatro degli Arcimboldi (see) – La Piccola Scala opened in 1955
ITALY – MILAN – PICCOLO TEATRO DELLA CITTA DI MILANO – 1947 – opened with Lower Depths
ITALY – MILAN – TEATRO CANNOBIANA – opened 1779 – demolished 1894
ITALY – MILAN – TEATRO CARCANO – opened 1803
*ITALY – MILAN - TEATRO DEGLI ARCIMBOLDI - 30 minute drive from downtown Milan - 2500 seats - replacing La Scala while it is being renovation 2002-2004
ITALY - MILAN - TEATRO DELLA LUNA - Producers 2006
ITALY – MILAN – TEATRO DEL VERME – opened 1872
ITALY – MILAN – TEATRO FILODRAMMATICI - Built 1798-1800 as "Teatro Patriottico" for a group of theatre lovers (= filodrammatici), the "Compagnia dei Giovani Repubblicani", by converting a former church. Opened 21 Dec 1800. 1805 renamed "Teatro dell'Accademia dei Filodrammatici". 1885 renovations and electrification. Ca.1904 rebuilding, including a new façade. 1923 renovations. 1936 converted to a cinema. Damaged by bombs in 1943 and 1945. Subsequently repaired. 1960-1970 major renovations, rebuilding and modernization. Used for drama performances by the resident company, "Compagnia Stabile del Teatro Filodrammatici".
ITALY – MILAN – TEATRO LIRICO – replaced Teatro Cannobiana – now a cinema
ITALY – MILAN – TEATRO S ERASMO – 1953
ITALY – MILAN – TRIANON - Corso Vittorio Emanuele 15 - Built 1902 as part of the hotel complex "Albergo Corso" on the former site of the "Teatro Milanese". 1938 renamed "Mediolanum". Subsequently used as a cinema. Destroyed by bombs in World War II. In 1954, an office block was built on the site, including the cinema "Apollo" on the site of the former theatre.
ITALY – MINTURNOI - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – MODENA – TEATRO COMUNALE - Via del Teatro 8 / Corso Canal Grande - Built 1838-1841 as "Nuovo Teatro dell'Ill.ma Comunità". Funded by the city of Modena, the box owners of the old Teatro Comunale (at Via Emilia), and Duke Francesco IV. d'Este. 1869 new auditorium ceiling. 1935 stage extension, rebuilindg of orchestra pit. 1996-1998 major exterior and interior restaurations, including restauration of the painted curtain. Re-opened 1998. Used for opera performances and concerts.
ITALY – MONCALVO – TEATRO COMUNALE
ITALY – MONTE CASTELLO DI VIBIO – TEATRO DELLA CONCORDIA - Built 1808. 1993 renovations. 99 seats.
ITALY – MONTECATINI ALTO – TEATRO DEI RISORTI
ITALY – MONTECATINI TERME – TEATRO VARIETA - variety theatre
ITALY – MONTEPULCIANO – TEATRO POLIZIANO - Built 1795.
ITALY – MORGANTINA - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – NAPLES – TEATRO SAN CARLO – one of show theatres of the world – 3,500 seats - burned out 1816 – rebuilt – damaged in WWII - Built 1737 within 270 days. Opened 4 November 1737. Ca. 1810 new façade. Nearly completely destroyed by a fire on 12 February 1816. Rebuilt 1816-1817. 1845 renovation. 1854 alteration of the decoration colours from blue/gold/silver to red/gold. 1890 electrification. Renovations in the 1930s. 1944 damages by bombs. 1946 rebuilt and re-opened.
ITALY – NORA - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – NOTO – TEATRO COMUNALE VITTORIO EMANUELE - Built 1855-1870.Opened 4 Dec 1870. 1921-1923 restorations. Major restorations in the 1990s. Re-opened 13 Mar 1997.
ITALY – ORANGE - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
Theater at Orange - best-preserved Roman theatre
ITALY – ORSOGNA – TEATRO COMUNALE - Destroyed in World War II.
ITALY – OSIMO – TEATRO LA NUOVA FENICE - Piazza Marconi 2 - Built 1877-1894, on the site of a previous theatre ("Teatro La Fenice", built by Cosimo Morelli). After 1945 used as a cinema. Again used as a theatre since 1979. 1987-1999 closed for restorations. Currently used for opera and drama performances by touring companies, and for classical and popular concerts. 700 seats.
ITALY – OSTIA - ANCIENT ROMAN THEATRE
ITALY – PADOVA – TEATRO ANATOMICO
ITALY – PAESTUM - ANCIENT ROMAN THEATRE
ITALY – PALAZZOLO ACREIDE - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
*ITALY – PALERMO - MASSIMO OPERA HOUSE - situated in Palermo, Sicily - 3rd largest opera house in Europe - closed in 1974 for minor repairs and 24 years later still closed
*ITALY – PALERMO – POLITEAMA GARIBALDI OPERA HOUSE – 1874
ITALY – PALERMO – TEATRO BIONDO - Built 1902-1903. Opened 15 Oct 1903 by the Compania Dramattica Italiana of Ermete Novelli. 1996 restorations. The complex contains two theatre halls: "Sala Grande" (950 seats) and "Sala Giorgio Strehler" (121 seats).
*ITALY – PALERMO – TEATRO MASSIMO – 1897 - Piazza Giuseppe Verdi - Built 1875-1897. Restorations from 1974. Subsequently closed for many years without an official reason. Re-opened 12 May 1997 as a concert hall, re-opened 2 Apr 1998 as an opera house. Capacity: 2228 persons.
ITALY – PALERMO – TEATRO POLITEAMA GARIBALDI - Piazza Politeama - Built 1867-1875 as an open-air theatre ("circo olimpico"). 1877 addition of a cast iron roof. Interior decorations completed by 1891. Capacity: 4000 persons in the main hall (plus 500 persons in each of the two adjacent halls).
*ITALY – PALERMO – TEATRO SANTO LUCIA – 1726 – became Reale Teatro Carolina and in 1860 Theatre Bellini
ITALY – PALMANOVA – TEATRO GUSTAVO MODENA - Built 1841-1843 as "Teatro Sociale" for a citizens' group - renamed in honour of the Italian actor and patriot, Gustavo Modena. Ca. 1990-2000 renovations. Currently used as a touring venue for drama performances and for concerts. 300 seats
ITALY – PARMA – ALEOTTI’S TEATRO FARNESE - ornate playhouse of 16th & 17 century built inside of palace 1618 – partly destroyed WWII
ITALY – PARMA – TEATRO FARNESE – 1619 - Palazzo della Pilotta, Piazza Marconi - Built 1617-1618 into the former armoury of the ducal residence. First European theatre with a permanent proscenium and the first theatre to be designed for movable scenery. Opened 21 December 1628. Subsequently used for court festivities like ambassadorial receptions, proclamations of state, and princely extravaganzas, as well as for theatrical performances of an immense variety: drama, opera, ballet, equestrian acts, and balls. The arena between stage and seating could be flooded and used for performances of naval battle scenes. After a festivity in October 1732 the theatre was left to decay. Completely destroyed by bombs in 1944, except the entrance portal. Rebuilt from 1952, but not to the original colours. Occasionally used for drama performances and concerts. Ca. 3000 seats.
ITALY – PARMA – TEATRO REGIO – 1829 - Built 1821-1829 as "Nuovo Teatro Ducale"for Maria Luigia, Duchess of Parma and Piacenza, at the site of a previous theatre ("Teatro Ducale" built 1687, rebuilt 1760, demolished in the early 1800s). Opened 16 May 1829. Renamed "Teatro Regio" in August 1849. 1853 renovations and alterations. 1300 seats. Currently used for an annual opera season (September to May) and the annual Verdi Opera Festival (July to October).
ITALY – PAVIA – TEATRO FRASCHINI - Corso Strada Nuova 136 - Built 1772-1773 as "Teatro dei Quattro Cavalieri" for four local noblemen. Alterations in the 19th and 20th centuries. Since 1869, operated as a municipal theatre. 1869 renamed in honout of the Pavia-born tenor, Gaetano Fraschini. Used for regular seasons of opera, operetta, ballet and drama performances, and for concerts.
ITALY – PERUGIA – TEATRO TURRENO
ITALY – PESARA – TEATRO ROSSINI
ITALY – PIACENZA – TEATRO MUNICIPALE Via Verdi 41 / Piazza San Antonio - Built 1803-1804 for a private society of aristocrats. Ceded to the city of Piacenza in 1816. 1826 renovations. 1857 interior redecoration. 1857-1859 extension of foyers. 1938 conversion of the 3rd and 4th box tiers to galleries. Modernization of stage technology during the 20th century. Used for opera, drama and ballet performances as well as for concerts. Ca. 1100 seats.
ITALY – PIETRA ABBONDANTE - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – PIOVE DI SACCO – TEATRO COMUNALE
ITALY – PISTOIA – TEATRO MANZONI
ITALY – POMPEI - ODEON - ROMAN THEATRE - built 80 B.C. – also known as Teatro Piccolo – destroyed by Mount Vesuvius 7 A.D. - Ancient Roman concert hall, built ca. 80 BC. Originally roofed, it was used for music concerts and poetry recitals. Destroyed by the violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 7 AD. Also known as "Teatro Piccolo". Ca. 1300 seats.
ITALY – POMPEI -
SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE - built 55 B.C. – known as Teatro Tragico – 5,000 seats - Pompeii’s large theatre underwent a structural change from the Hellenistic style to a more Greco-Roman style
ITALY – PORDENONE – TEATRO VERDI
ITALY – PRATO – CENTRO L. PECCI: ANFITEATRO
ITALY – REGGIO CALABRIA – TEATRO COMUNALE FRANCESCO CILEA
ITALY - REGGIO EMILIA – TEATRO MUNICIPALE – built 1857 - Built 1851-1857 as "Teatro Municipale" for the city of Reggio Emilia. Opened AprilThe theatre still contains a complete set of 19th century old stage machinery. Renamed 1980 in honour of the actor, Romolo Valli. Used for opera and drama performances, ballet performances (especially by the "Aterballetto" company), and concerts. 1100 seats.
ITALY – RIMINI – TEATRO COMUNALE
ITALY - ROMAN THEATRES
ITALY – ROME – Amphitheatre – built by Julius Caesar 46 B.C.
ITALY – ROME - AMPHITHEATRUM CASTRENSE - site of ancient Roman amphitheatre
ITALY – ROME – ARGENTINA OPERA HOUSE – superseded by Teatro Costanzi
ITALY – ROME – BATHS OF CARACALLA
ITALY – ROME - COLISSEUM - (Flavian Amphitheatre) - completed 80 A.D. site of ancient roman amphitheatre - was largest amphitheatre in the empire for spectacles A.D. 80 to A.D. 404 - could seat up to 50,000/87,000 people at once
ITALY - ROME - NATIONAL CENTER OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS - Hadid, who won the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004, is currently working on projects including the National Center of Contemporary Arts in Rome, 2005
ITALY – ROME - SAN CARLO THEATRE - built 1737 - 40 years prior to La Scala - destroyed by fire 1816
ITALY – ROME - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – ROME – SPOLETO FESTIVAL
ITALY – ROME – TEATRO ARGENTINA - 1747
ITALY - ROME - TEATRO BRANCACCIO - Producers 2006
ITALY – ROME – TEATRO COSTANZI – Piazza Beniamino Gigli 1 - Built 1880 as "Teatro Costanzi" as a private theatre for the real estate speculator and developer. 1926-1927 rebuilding and restoration. Re-opened 1928 as "Teatro Reale dell'Opera", since then a public theatre ("ente autonomo"). 1975 declared a national institution ("istituzione nazionale"). Ca. 2000 re-renamed "Teatro Costanzi". Ca. 1600 seats.
ITALY – ROME – TEATRO DEI PICCOLI
ITALY – ROME - TEATRO DI MARCELLO - site of ancient Roman amphitheatre - started by Caesar and completed by Augustus in the year 11 or 13
ITALY – ROME – TEATRO DRAMMATICO NAZIONALE - Built 1886. Demolished 1929.
ITALY – ROME – TEATRO COMUNALE
ITALY – ROME – TEATRO DI MARCELLO
*ITALY - ROME - TERME DI CARACALLA - famous 1,800 year old Roman ruins and baths became open air opera theatre in 1937 - was used for opera performances during the summer months until 1993 when it was closed as government felt it compromised the ruins, reopened 2003 with 2,000 seats from original 6,000
ITALY – ROSIGNANO SOLVAY – TEATRO
ITALY – SABIONETA – SCAMOZZI’S COURT THEATRE – ornate playhouse of 16th & 17 century
ITALY – SABIONETA – THEATRE – built 1589
ITALY – SALERNO – TEATRO COMUNALE G. VERDI
ITALY – SALSOMAGGIORE TERME – TEATRO FERRARIO
ITALY – S. MARIA CAPUA A VETERE - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – SAN REMO – AUDITORIUM PARCO MARSAGLIA
ITALY – SAN SAVERO – TEATRO COMUNALE
ITALY – SAVONA – TEATRO G. CHIABRERA
ITALY – SCOLACIUM - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – SEGESTA - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – SEPINO - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – SIBARI - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – SICILY – CATANIA – TEATRO MASSIMO BELLINI
ITALY – SYRACUSE -
TEATRO GRECO - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE - built after 238 B.C.
SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – SOLUNTO - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – SPOLETO – TEATRO NUOVO - Built 1857-1864 for a citizens' society, on the former site of the San Andrea monastery. Opened 3 agosto 1864. 800 seats. Currently used for drama performances by the "Teatro Stabile dell'Umbria", and for performances by the summer arts and theatre festival, "Festival dei Due Mondi".
ITALY – TAORMINA -
SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE - Ancient Greek theatre, built ca. 3rd century BC. Rebuilt by the Romans, ca. 2nd century AD. Ca. 7000 seats.
ITALY – TEANO - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
*ITALY - TEATRO DELLE BRICIOLE/TEATRO AL PARCO
ITALY – TERNI – TEATRO VERDI - Built 1840-1849 as "Nuovo Teatro" 1908 renovations and alterations. Re-opened as "Teatro Verdi". Destroyed by bombs in 1943, leaving only the façade. 1949 rebuilding by Fernando Lucioli. 1066 seats. Used for drama performances by the "Teatro Stabile dell'Umbria".
ITALY - THEATRES IN ITALY
ITALY – TINDARI - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – TIVOLI – HADRIAN’S SUMMERTIME THEATRE – A.D. 125-135
ITALY – TODI – TEATRO COMUNALE
ITALY – TORINO– TEATRO ALFIERI
ITALY – TORINO– TEATRO CARIGNANO
ITALY – TORINO– TEATRO REGIO (NEW) - 1st theatre on the site built 1738-1740 for King Carlo Emanuele II. Opened 26 Dec 1739. 1838, 1905, and 1924 various rebuildings. Capacity: 2500 persons. Destroyed by fire on 8/9 Feb 1936. Remains destroyed by bombs in 1942 and 1943. Built 1967-1973. Opened 10 Apr 1973. Used for opera performances.
ITALY – TORRENIERI– TEATRO
ITALY – TRAPANI– TEATRO GARIBALDI
ITALY – TRIESTE– TEATRO POLITEAMA ROSSETTI - Producers 2006
ITALY – TRIESTE – TEATRO VERDI – 1801 – opened as Teatro Nuovo – renamed Teatro Grande 1819 – 1861 became Teatro Comunale – closed during WWI and reopened 1917 – by 1919 had its own opera company – renamed Teatro Comunale Giuseppe Verdi 1931
ITALY – TURIN – TEATRO CARIGNANO - 1853
ITALY – TURIN – TEATRO OF THE ROYAL PALACE – 17th Century
ITALY – TURIN – TEATRO REGIO – 1741 – burned down 1936 – new Teatro Regio opened 1973
ITALY - UMBRIA - THEATRES IN UMBRIA
Viterbo
Teatro Unione
ITALY – VENAFRO - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
ITALY – VENICE – FESTIVAL DELLA CANZONE - Open-air stage used by the "Festival della Canzone" [Song Festival]
ITALY – VENICE – GRAN TEATRO LA FENICE – aptly named the Phoenix – 1500 seats – 1792 upon site of Teatro San Benederro which burned 1774 – fire 1836 - which was destroyed by fire again 1996 and is being rebuilt
ITALY – VENICE– PALAZZO DEL CINEMA
ITALY – VENICE – TEATRO LA FENICE - Venice – begun 1790 – burned down during construction – rebuilt – reopened 1792 – destroyed by fire 1836 – rebuilt 1837 - burned down 1996 - to be restored by 2003 - Almost eight years after Venetians watched their beloved opera house burn to the ground, La Fenice is finally ready to live up to its name On Dec. 14/03, an excited crowd will cram into the theater named after the mythical Phoenix to hear music resound through its azure, gilt and carmine hall for the first time since it was reduced to charred rubble in 1996
ITALY – TRIESTE– TEATRO DEL MONDO - Temporary floating theatre, built 1979 for the Venezia Biennale Festival. Constructed from tubular steel and wood in the Fushina shipyards, brought to Venice by tugboat. Opened 11 November 1979.
ITALY – TRIESTE– TEATRO POLITEAMA ROSSETTI
ITALY - VENICE - TEATRO LA FENICE - reopened 2004 - severely damaged by fire 1996 - built 1791 - burned down 1836 - rebuilt
ITALY – VENICE – TEATRO SAN CASSIANO – 1631
ITALY – VENICE – TEATRO SS GIOVANNIE PAOLO – 1639
*ITALY – VERONA - ARENA DI VERONA - Ancient Roman amphitheatre (not a theatre!), built in the 3rd century under the reign of Emperor Diocletian. Unlike most other amphitheatres, the Arena was never used as a quarry, hence it has been very well preserved. Occasional theatre and circus performances in modern times - currently used for an annual summer opera festival that opened on 10 August 1913 with Verdi's "Aida". 23,000 seats
ITALY – VERONA– MUSEO DI CASTELVECCHIO: SALONE DELLA MUSICA
ITALY – VERONA – TEATRO NUOVO
ITALY – VERONA – TEATRO ROMANO - Ancient Roman theatre, built in the 1st century AD. Subsequently damaged by earthquakes, flooding, and man-made destructions. 1757 rediscovered and revived as a theatrical venue by abott Fontana.
ITALY – VINCENZA – TEATRO OLIMPICO - also PALLADIO’S TEATRO OLYMPICO – 1585 –ornate playhouse of 16th & 17 century – 496 seats - oldest indoor theatre in the world - Designed 1580 for the Accademia Olimpica, as the first single-standing roofed theatre of modern times. After Palladio's death in 1581, completed by his son Silla Palladio and, from 1584 - Opened 3 March 1585 with Oedipus the King
ITALY – VINCENZA– TEATRO VERDI
ITALY – VITERBO – TEATRO UNIONE - Piazza Giuseppe Verdi (also known as: Piazza del Teatro) - Built 1846-1855. Opened 4 Aug 1855 with Verdi's "Rigoletto" (due to censorship, under the title "Viscardello"). 1905 electrification. Severely damaged by bombs in 1943/1944. Subsequently rebuilt to the original plans.
ITALY - WINDOWS ON ITALY - CULTURAL TIDBITS: THEATRE
ITALY - ZARAGOZA - ROMAN THEATRE/AMPHITHEATRE - four sets of Roman ruins, forum, port, baths and amphitheatre (discovered in 1970s)
JAMAICA - CARIB THEATRE - Atmospheric style
JAMAICA - Kingston - HALF-WAY-TREE - suburb - Odeon-Half-Way-Tree - atmospheric theatre
JAMAICA – KINGSTON – WARD THEATRE - Built 1910-1912 at the site of a former theatre (built 1774, destroyed by an earthquake in 1907).
JAPAN - BUGAKU - dance pieces
JAPAN - JORURI PUPPET THEATRE –
JAPAN – KOBE - SHURAKUKAN THEATRE
JAPAN – KOBE - SHURAKUKAN THEATRE
JAPAN – KOTOHIRA - KABUKI KON-PIRA
JAPAN – KYOTO - GION KOBU KABUREN-JO
JAPAN – KYOTO - KYOTO THEATRE
JAPAN – KYOTO - MINAMIZA - Opened 1906
JAPAN - NAGOYA - SHIN NAGOYA MUSICAL THEATRE - Hans Christian Anderson 2003
JAPAN - NO - players are all male and supported by chorus - introduced several centuries after bugaku
JAPAN - OSAKA - BUNRAKU - theatre established 1909 in Osaka - opened theatre in Osaka - performing ningyo joruri since 1909
JAPAN – OSAKA - OSAKA KABUKIZA
JAPAN - OSAKA - OSAKA MBS THEATRE - 1-3-2 Shiromi, Choo-ku, Osaka-shi - Aida 2004
JAPAN - SHIZUOKA - SHIZUOKA CITIZEN’S CULTURE HALL
JAPAN – OSAKA - SGOCHIKUZA - OLD
JAPAN - OSAKA - TAKARAZUKA - all-female musical and theatre companies - elaborate costumes - founded 1913 - called New Citzen's Theatre" - 3000 seats - sells out regularly - see also Tokyo
JAPAN - TOKYO - AKASAKA ACT THEATER - Chicago - Oct 2008;
JAPAN - TOKYO - DENTSU SHIKI THEATRE - Wicked, June 2007
JAPAN – TOKYO – GURLITT OPERA SOCIETY - 1952
JAPAN – TOKYO – KABUKI - introduced to Japan from Asia during early 7th Century
JAPAN – TOKYO - KABUKIZA – 19th Century - Used for performances of Kabuki, the traditional Japanese popular drama with singing and dancing performed in a highly stylized manner.
JAPAN – TOKYO – KANSAI OPERA COMPANY – 1949
JAPAN – TOKYO - KOKUSAI THEATRE
JAPAN - TOKYO - KOSCENEINKIN THEATRE - Thr Producers - Summer 2005
JAPAN – TOKYO - NATIONAL THEATRE - Opened 1 Nov 1966. The complex comprises two theatres: Large Theatre: Mainly used for Kabuki, Buyo, Gagaku, and folklore performances. 1616 seats. Small Theatre: Mainly used for Bunraku, Kabuki, Buyo, Hogaku, Ryukyu, and folklore performances. 594 seats.
JAPAN – TOKYO – NIKIKAI OPERA COMPANY - 1952
JAPAN - TOKYO - SHOCHIKU REVUE - opened 1928 - ceased productions 1990
JAPAN – TOKYO – SPRING WILLOW SOCIETY – 1907
JAPAN – TOKYO – TAKARAZUKA GIRLS OPERA - planning new and larger theatre complex near Tokyo Disneyland
JAPAN – TOKYO - TEIGEKI THEATRE - Imperial Theatre. Damaged by fire after an earthquake on 1 Sep 1923. Also known as "Teikoku Gekijo".
JAPAN – TOKYO - THEATRE
JAPAN – TOKYO – THEATRE D’AUTOMNE (Aki-Gekijo)
JAPAN – TOKYO – THEATRE DE PRINTEMPS (Haru-Gekijo)
JAPAN – TOKYO – TOKYO CHAMBER OPERA - 1969
JAPAN – TOKYO – TSUKIJI LITTLE THEATRE - 1924
JAPAN - TOKYO - TSUKIJI SHOGEKIJO (Tsukiji Little Theatre) - 1924
JAPAN - TOKYO - UMI THEATRE - 1200 seats - located in new Tokyo complex - Mamma Mia 2002
JAPAN - TOKYO - WALT DISNEY RESORT - theatre being built for Cirque du Soleil - 2,000 seats - 140 Million for permanent earthquake proof theatre
JAPAN – YAMAGA - YACHIYOZA - Built 1910. Closed in the early 1970s. 1996 major restoration. Re-opened 2001. Used for Kabuki performances.
JAPAN – YOKOHAMA - KIRAKUZA
JERSEY – SAINT HELIER - OPERA HOUSE - 1st theatre on the site built in the 19th century. Destroyed by fire. 2nd theatre built 1900 as "Jersey Opera House". Destroyed by fire in May 1921. Built 1922 as a theatre and cinema. Renovations in the 1930s. Re-opened 1935. 1996-2000 major renovations. Re-opened 9 July 2000. Used for operetta, musical, and drama performances. 625 seats.
JORDAN - AMMAN - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE - Ancient Roman theatre
JORDAN - GERASA - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
JORDAN - PETRA - SITE OF ANCIENT ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
KAZAKHSTAN – ALMATY - DRAMAT. TEATR IM. AUEZOVA
KAZAKHSTAN – ALMATY - KRAZAKH CIRKI - Kazakh State Circus
KAZAKHSTAN – ALMATY - RESPUBLIKANSKII DVORETS - Concert and multi-purpose hall, built as "Dvorets im. V. I. Lenina" [Lenin Palace]. After 1990, renamed "Respublikanskii Dvorets" [Palace of the Republic].
KAZAKHSTAN – ALMATY - TEATR OPERY I BALETA IM. ABAYA
KAZAKHSTAN – PETROPAVL - DRAMAT. TEATR IM. N.F. POGODINA
KAZAKHSTAN – SHYMKENT - KINOTEATR IM. S. SEIFULLINA
KOREA - DA NANG CITY - MUNICIPAL THEATRE - LeLoi St. & Le Trung
KOREA - HANOI - HANOI NATIONAL OPERA - 15 Nguyen Dinh Chieu
KOREA - HANOI - MUNICIPAL THEATRE - 1 Trang Tien St.
KOREA - HO CHI MINH CITY - MUNICIPAL THEATRE - Dong Khoi Street - built at turn of Century - renovated in 1940s - 1800 seats
KOREA - HO CHI MINH CITY - CITY OPERA HOUSE - Dong Khoi Street
KOREA - HO CHI MINH CITY - THEATRE OF SYMPHONIES AND OPERAS - 212 Nguyen Trai St
KOREA – PYONGYANG - GRAND THEATRE - Opened 1960. 2200 seats.
KOREA – PYONGYANG - GRAND THEATRE OF EAST PYONGYANG - Opened 1989. 3500 seats.
KOREA – PYONGYANG - HOUSE OF CULTURE - Opened 1975. The complex comprises a large theatre hall (6000 seats) and a smaller theatre (1100 seats)
KOREA - SEOUL - CHARLOTTE THEATRE AT LOTTEWORLD - Lion King 2006;
KOREA - SEOUL - CHUNGMU ART HALL - Evil Dead: the Musical 2008;
KOREA – SEOUL - INTERNATIONAL THEATRE - Built 1957
KOREA - SEOUL - OPERA HOUSE - Seoul has begun plans to build a landmark opera house - currently looking for an appropriate site among the islands in the Han River, islands Yoido and Chungjido are considered strong candidates. The aim is to have the building completed by the end of 2007.
KOREA - SEOUL - SEJONG THEATRE - The Producers - Spring 2005
KOREA - SEOUL - SEOUL ARTS CENTRE - Mamma Mia 2004
KOREA - VIETNAM - CHONGDONG THEATRE
KOREA - VIETNAM - NATIONAL CENTRE FOR KOREAN TRADITIONAL PERFORMING ARTS
KOREA - VIETNAM - RESORT THEATRE
KYRGYZSTAN – BISHKEK - KYRGYSKY AKADEM. DRAMAT. TEATR - Kyrgyz State Drama Theatre.
KYRGYZSTAN – BISHKEK - KYRGYSKY GOSUDARSTVENNY CIRK - Kyrgyz State Circus.
KYRGYZSTAN – BISHKEK - KYRGYSKY TEATR OPERY I BALETA IM. MALDBAEVA - Kyrgyz State Opera and Ballet Theatre - Built 1955. Named in honour of the Kyrgzyz composer and singer, Abdilas Maldbaev (1906-1978). 941 seats.
LATVIA – DAUGAVPILS - DEUTSCHES THEATER
*LATVIA - LATVIAN THEATRES
LATVIA – LIEPAJA - THEATRIS - 550 seats.
*LATVIA – RIGA – GERMAN THEATRE 1782
LATVIA – RIGA - FILHARMONIJA
LATVIA – RIGA - KINOTEATRIS PIONIERIS - cinema
LATVIA – RIGA - KONCERTZAL AVE SOL - Built as St. Peter and Paul's church. In Soviet times, renamed "Koncertzal Ave Sol" and used as a concert hall.
LATVIA – RIGA - KRIEVU DRAMAS TEATRIS - Russian Drama Theatre
LATVIA – RIGA - LATVIJAS DAILES TEATRIS - Originally named "Raina Akademiskais Dailes teatris". Later renamed "Latvijas Dailes teatris" [Latvian Art Theatre].
*LATVIA – RIGA – NATIONAL OPERA – now Latvian State Opera and Ballet Theatre - Built 1863 as "Deutsches Theater" by Ludwig Bonstedt. 1,240 seats.
LATVIA – RIGA - NACIONALAIS TEATRIS - Built 1900-1902 as "Russian Theatre" by A. Reinbergs . Later renamed "Nacionalais teatris". Later renamed "Andreja Upisa akademiskais dramas teatris" in honour of Andrejs Upits. Later re-renamed "Nacionalais teatris".
LIBYA – LEPTIS MAGNA - TEATRO ROMANO - Ancient Roman theatre
LIBYA – SABRATHA - TEATRO ROMANO - Ancient Roman theatre
LIBYA – TRIPOLI - TEATRO MIRAMARE
LITHUANIA – KAUNAS- MUZIKINIS TEATRAS - Built 1891-1892 as municipal theatre by Ustinas Golinevicius for the city of Kaunas. Opened 9 Jan 1892. Also known as "Deutsches Theater" [German Theatre]. 1916 stage extension. Home to the first professional drama (1920), opera (1920), and ballet (1925) companies in Lithuania. 1925 exterior and interior rebuilding. 1925 renamed "Kauno Valstybinis Teatras" [Kaunas State Theatre]. 1930-1933 exterior and interior rebuilding and extensions. 1948 renamed "Kauno Valstybinis Muzikinis Teatras" [Kaunas State Musical Theatre]. 19801-984 exterior and interior rebuilding and extension by underground dressing rooms and an underground rehearsal hall. Originally 500 seats, after 1925: 763 seats.
LITHUANIA – KLAIPEDA- DRAMOS TEATRAS - Built 1854 as "Städtisches Schauspielhaus" by the municipal building office for the city of Memel. 576 seats. 1982 reconstruction and installation of a second theatre hall.
LITHUANIA – PANEVEZYS- JUOZO MILTINIO DRAMOS TEATRAS - Drama theatre
LITHUANIA – SIAULIAI- DRAMOS TEATRAS
LITHUANIA – VILNIUS- DEUTSCHES THEATER
LITHUANIA – VILNIUS- DRAMAT. THEATER
LITHUANIA – VILNIUS- LIETUVOS NACIONALINIS OPEROS IR BALETO TEATRAS - Built 1974. Main Hall: 1132 seats, Chamber Hall: 250 seats.
LITHUANIA – VILNIUS- SOMMERTHEATER IM BOTANISCHEN GARTEN - Summer park theatre
LITHUANIA – VILNIUS- TEATR NA POHULANCE
LUXEMBOURG – LUXEMBOURG - GRAND THEATRE DE LA VILLE - Also known as "Théâtre Municipal".
LUXEMBOURG – WILTZ- THEATRE EN PLEIN AIR - Open-air theatre
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