Landestheater Niederösterreich, State protected theater in St. Pölten, Austria.
The Landestheater Niederösterreich is a heritage-protected theater building in St. Pölten with a resident ensemble that stages productions on a main stage and in a workshop theater. These venues accommodate different types of stagings, from large productions to experimental works.
The building began in 1820 from a repurposed military prison and underwent comprehensive renovation in 1893 that added an orchestra pit and extra seating. This transformation allowed the venue to develop into a modern cultural center.
The theater regularly features works by Austrian dramatists and invites artists to explore new productions. Its programming reflects regional artistic traditions while blending them with contemporary stagings.
The theater sits at Rathausplatz in central St. Pölten, roughly five minutes on foot from the main train station. This central location makes it easy to reach and offers a pleasant setting overlooking the town square.
The theater awards the Peter Turrini prize, which supports contemporary dramatists and develops their work through workshops and mentoring programs. This special program makes the venue an important hub for nurturing new Austrian theatrical writing.
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