Municipal Theatre [Bochum] (Q10021)
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Theatre building in Bochum, Germany
Theatre building in Bochum, Germany
- Municipal Theatre
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Municipal Theatre [Bochum] | Theatre building in Bochum, Germany |
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51°28'21.324"N, 7°13'1.308"E
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Built 1908 by Engeler for Clemens Erlemann, as a variety theatre with 2000 seats. Opened as Orpheum, shortly later renamed Apollo-Theater. Closed 1912 due to financial problems. Subsequently rebuilding, soon after halted. 1914 bought by the city of Bochum. 1914-1915 rebuilding by Carl Moritz and Elkart. Re-opened as Stadttheater. 930 seats. 1915-1919 used for guest performances by the theatre companies from Düsseldorf and Essen. Since 1919, used for drama performances by the resident company. 1921 installation of a revolving stage. Destroyed by bombs in November 1944. (English)
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1908
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