National Venue [Bergen] (Q8909)
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Theatre building in Bergen, Norway
- National Venue
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | National Venue [Bergen] | Theatre building in Bergen, Norway |
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60°23'33.241"N, 5°19'10.628"E
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Built 1906-1909 by Einar Oscar Shou. Lobby artwork by Arne Lofthus. Lobby damaged in World War II. 1976 extension by functional rooms. 1983 restaurant damaged by a fire, subsequently rebuilt to the original designs. 1989 restoration of the theatre lobby (artwork by Karl Erik Harr). - The building includes three theatres: Store Scene [Great Hall]: Opened 19 February 1909 with Ludvig Holberg's Erasmus Montanus. 1930 damaged by a fire, subsequently rebuilding including a revolving stage. 1940-1941 interior rebuilding. 1967-1968 interior redecoration. 2001 auditorium restoration to the original designs, modernization of stage technology. Originally 826 seats, today 450 seats. Småscenen: Built 1982 by Halvdan Grieg. 250 seats. Lille Scene: Built 1967. 90 seats. (English)
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1909
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