Schauspielhaus Zürich
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Schauspielhaus Zürich is one of the most prominent theatres in the German-speaking world
Waymark Code: WMJKPK
Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Date Posted: 11/30/2013
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The Schauspielhaus (=play house) is located at the Heimplatz, a square that is inofficially called 'Pfauen'. It has 750 seats.
Constructed 1892 it became very famous after the rise of the Nazis in Germany. During World War II it staged many anti-fascist plays. Several works of Bertolt Brecht were here shown for the first time. After Hitler's occupation of Austria the Schauspielhaus was the largest free Theater in the German-speaking countries.
After the war it kept its important role and saw many world premiers of plays written by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Max Frisch and others.
Theater Name: Schauspielhaus Zürich
Country: Switzerland
Address:
Rämistrasse 34
Zürich, ZH Switzerland
8001
Web Site: [Web Link]
Venue: Community Theater
Type of Productions:
Drama
Restored Building: yes
Date of Construction: 1892
Stage Type: Proscenium
Seating Capacity: 750
Special Productions/Events/Festivals:
Whole range of theater, from the old Greeks to contemporary plays
Architect/Designer: Not listed
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