Bourlaschouwburg, Neoclassical theatre in Quartier Latin, Antwerp, Belgium.
The Bourla Theatre features a grand auditorium with 900 seats, decorated in neoclassical style with ornate details and balanced proportions throughout the interior.
The theatre, designed by city architect Pierre Bourla in 1827, faced construction delays due to the Belgian Revolution before its completion in 1834.
The resident company Het Toneelhuis presents contemporary performances in this historic venue, continuing a long tradition of theatrical arts in Antwerp.
The theatre maintains its original five-level stage machinery system, allowing for authentic reproduction of 19th-century theatrical techniques and effects.
This municipal theatre stands as the last in Europe with complete original stage equipment from the 1830s, created by French company Philastre and Cambon.
Location: Antwerp
Inception: 1834
Architects: Pierre Bruno Bourla
Official opening: 1834
Architectural style: neoclassicism
Website: https://bourlaschouwburg.nu/#
GPS coordinates: 51.21611,4.40750
Latest update: June 3, 2025 22:48
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