Městské divadlo v Mostě, Municipal theatre in Most, Czech Republic
Městské divadlo v Mostě is a theatre in a purpose-built modern building on Divadelní 15 in the new centre of Most. Its main stage measures 21.5 m wide and 27 m deep, seats 500 spectators and has two off-centre revolving stages of 11 m and 18 m diameter, plus movable portal towers.
The first theatre building opened on 30 September 1911, initiated by the town's German community, and its operation was limited by the First World War. After 1918 Czech amateur actors performed there, and from 1948 the house was renamed Divadlo pracujících. Because of brown-coal mining the old town was cleared and the original building was demolished in 1982; the company played for five and a half years at the Máj cultural centre before moving to the new building on První náměstí.
The building houses two separate performance spaces designed for different audiences: the main stage presents regular theatre productions while the Divadlo rozmanitosti focuses on puppet shows for children. This split arrangement reflects how the theatre serves diverse community groups.
The theatre stands at Divadelní 15 on První náměstí in Most's new centre, with the main building and the separate Divadlo rozmanitostí nearby. Its season runs from January to December, so the programme is planned across the whole calendar year rather than a September-to-June run.
The theatre's stairways and internal structures are adaptable and adjust to different stage arrangements. This flexibility allows the venue to quickly switch between various theatrical concepts and configurations.
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