Algerian National Theater Mahieddine Bachtarzi [Algiers, DZ] (Q25623)
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building in Algeria
- Algerian National Theater Mahieddine Bachtarzi
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| English | Algerian National Theater Mahieddine Bachtarzi [Algiers, DZ] | building in Algeria |
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Built 1850-1853 as Théatre impérial (also known as Théatre municipal or Opéra) by Frederic Chassériau. Opened 29 September 1853. Original capacity: 1534 patrons. Destroyed by fire in 1882, subsequently rebuilt by Oudot (new capacity: 2095 patrons). 1936 interior rebuilding by Taphoureau and Guermonprez. Ca. 1962 renamed Théâtre National Algérien (TNA). Also known as Théâtre National Populaire. 1969 major interior rebuilding. Later renamed Théâtre National Algérien Mahieddine Bachtarzi in honour of the Algerian singer, actor, writer and director, Mahieddine Bachtarzi (1897-1986). 750 seats. (English)
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20 March 1882Gregorian
Burnt at 3 a.m., after the close of performance. Fire noticed from outside. Cause unknown. (English)
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10, rue Hadj Omar
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