Krušnohorské divadlo v Teplicích Theatre building

Krušnohorské divadlo v Teplicích is a cultural monument with rich history and architectural heritage. It is located in the village Teplice and has been a key part of local cultural life for over a hundred years. The theatre is known for its architectural value, which combines elements of Art Nouveau and Modern, and its history dates back to the mid-19th century.

The history of the Krusnohorsky Theatre begins in the middle of the 18th century when the first Teplice Theatre was set up in the castle under Prince Franz Václav of Clary-Aldringen. With the development of the spa and the increase in the number of visitors, the capacity of the castle theatre soon ceased to be sufficient, leading to a decision on the construction of a separate building. In 1872- 1874, according to the design of Josef Zítek and Josef Turby, a Neo-Renaissance building was built with a capacity for 1000 spectators, which also included a cafe.

However, this building burned down on the night of September 1st, 1919 and shortly afterwards it was decided to build a new theatre in the same place. The original Adolf Linnebach project was rejected because of excessive space and technical requirements, so the new project was developed by Rudolf Bitzan. The construction took place in 1921- 1924 and was gradually made available since 1923. The architectural concept combines the elements of the emerging Art Nouveau and the emerging modern, which is evidenced by the interior decoration of the members of the Dresden Academy by Richard Guhrm and Alexander Baranowsky.

In addition to the theatre itself, the building also included a large social hall, cafe, several restaurants and cinema. Multipurpose use was also reflected in the period name of the Municipal Hall (Stadtsäle), unofficially the name SudetoGerman National Theatre was used. After Prague theatres, Teplice Theatre was the largest building of this type in Czechoslovakia at the time.

After the inaugural opening of operation on 20 April 1924, by the ceremonial performance of Wagner's opera by the masters of the Nuremberg singers acted as the seat of a permanent opera and drama ensemble. Czech games started to appear since 1924, and after 1945 the operation was restored with the help of the South Bohemian Theatre in České Budějovice. From 1958 until the abolition of the permanent ensemble in 1994 he focused on operetta and musicals.

Today, the Krusnomountain Theatre is accessible to visitors, even if the permanent ensemble is no longer active. The space is mainly used by external theatre files as a stagion. The theatre remains an important cultural institution that attracts not only local residents but also visitors from the whole region.

Krušnohorské divadlo v Teplicích is therefore an architectural monument and a witness to the rich history of local cultural life. Its history and architecture make it a unique place to visit anyone interested in the history of theatre and art in the Czech Republic.