Dom Pedro V Theatre (Q19518)
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theatre in Macau, Q4894
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Dom Pedro V Theatre | theatre in Macau, Q4894 |
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Also known as Teatro de Santo Agostinho or Cinema de Santo Agostinho. Built 1858-1860 by Pedro Marques. Named in honour of Pedro V (1837-1861), King of Portugal. 1873 addition of facade. 1915-1929 used as a cinema and renamed Teatro Ma Gau, later Cinema Macau. From the 1930s again used for live theatre, and adult entertainment shows. Closed in the 1980s. Re-opened in 1993 after major restorations. Used as a concert hall. 360 seats. (English)
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No heritage stage machinery In 2005, the theater became one of the designated sites of the Historic Centre of Macau enlisted on the UNESCO World Heritage List. (English)
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As an ancient theatre on the Largo de Santo Agostinho, Dom Pedro V Theatre is deemed as the first western theatre in China. It was built, in the year of 1860 by Portuguese in Macau, in honour of theatre was Portuguese king Pedro V. (English)
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HST_0080
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1860
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