Municipal Theatre [Marl] (Q9885)
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Theatre building in Marl, Germany
- Municipal Theatre
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Municipal Theatre [Marl] | Theatre building in Marl, Germany |
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51°39'9.792"N, 7°5'22.560"E
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Built 1952-1953. Originally planned by Heinz Kiel as a theatre and cinema, re-planned as a theatre proper during construction by the communal building office. Opened 6 Feb 1953 with Beethoven's Fidelio (performed by the Oberhausen theatre). From 1953, mainly used as a cinema and for occasional theatre performances. Since 1959, used as a guest venue for opera and drama performances by touring companies, for concerts and for various other events. Also used for the annual Adolf-Grimme-Preis TV awards presentation. 1979 rebuildings. 1997-1998 major renovation and stagehouse extension, building of a new theatre restaurant. (English)
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Am Theater 1, 45768 Marl
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1953
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