Teatr Stary [Bolesławiec]
theatre building
theater in Bolesławiec
Teatr Stary
Built 1857 as Stadttheater by an unknown architect for the city of Bunzlau, by converting an armory. Opened 25 Dec 1857 with Karl Schiemang's prologue Die Bühnenweihe and Heinrich Laube's Prinz Friedrich. Ca. 400 seats (+ ca. 250 standing). 1885-1886 major rebuilding by Dörich. Re-opened 3 Oct 1886 with a festive ouverture, Caesar Lax's prologue Des Hauses Weihe, and Gustav Freytag's Valentin. Ca. 550 seats. 1913 interior alterations by Balzer. 1923 installation of movie theatre equipment. 1925 roof rebuildings. From April 1925 home to the Schlesisches Landestheater company. After 1945, used as a drama theatre. 2012 major renovations. Currently known as Teatr Stary [Old Theatre].