"This Romantic-style theatre building was erectet between 1861 and 1865. By the early 20th century, following the addition of new boxes, it seated 600 people. The theatre has housed an opera company since 1952.The building's facade is ornamented with the figures of two muses, Melpomene and Terpsikhore, and with the statues of six famous Hungarian poets who were connected to the theatre.
Above the proscenium arch is a painting by Debrecen artist Károly Telepy (1828-1906) commemorating the prominent actors of the early days of Hungarian theatre who also performed in Debrecen."
Address: Debrecen, Kossuth u. 10.
Phone: 52/417-811
Source: hungarystartshere.com
29.08.2011