Leiden Playhouse [Leiden] (Q8291)

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Theatre building in Leiden, The Netherlands

Theatre building in Leiden, The Netherlands
  • Leiden Playhouse
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Leiden Playhouse [Leiden]
Theatre building in Leiden, The Netherlands
  • Leiden Playhouse

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52°9'43.992"N, 4°29'21.012"E
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Leidse Schouwburg (voorzijde).jpg
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Built 1705 for the actor Jacob van Rijndorp. 1704 and 1809 rebuildings. 1833 extension. 1865 rebuilding by Jan Willem Schaap. 2009 renovation. 541 seats. (English)
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No heritage stage machinery (English)
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In 1705 actor Jacob van Rijndorp received permission to construct the first public theatre in Holland on the site of a burned down brewery. The building was enlarged in 1865 by architect Jan Willem Schaap. He designed the current horseshoe-shaped auditorium that is renowned for its excellent acoustics and perspective. (English)
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1705
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HST_0130
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Oude Vest 43, 2312 XS Leiden
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2312XS
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