Royal Playhouse [the Hague] (Q8293)
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Theatre building in the Hague, The Netherlands
- Royal Playhouse
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Royal Playhouse [the Hague] | Theatre building in the Hague, The Netherlands |
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52°4'55.700"N, 4°18'55.674"E
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Built 1766 by Pieter de Swart as a palace for Prince Karl Christian von Nassau-Weilburg. 1802-1804 converted into a theatre by J. van Duijfhuijs. Opened 30 April 1804 as Nieuwe Haagsche Schouwburg with Voltaire's tragedy Semiramis. Later renamed Koninklijke Hollandsche Schouwburg (Royal Dutch Theatre). 1863 major rebuilding, 1913-1914 foyer and entrance rebuilding. 1941-1942 renamed Stadschouwburg, 1942-1945 renamed Deutsches Theater in den Niederlanden, 1945 renamed Koninklijke Schouwburg. 1976 and 1989 renovations. 1991 foyer alterations. 1996-1999 closed for a major stage rebuilding and auditorium renovation by Charles VandenHove. 2006-2007 addition of a new backstage building by PRO architects for the Het Nationale Toneel ensemble. Originally 864 seats, 1863: 925 seats, 1913: 817 seats, 1999: 680 seats. (English)
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1803
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680
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2511 CW
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