Theatro Circo, Theatre in Braga, Portugal
Theatro Circo stands at Avenida da Liberdade 697, on the corner with Rua Gonçalo Sampaio in Braga. The building, designed by architect João de Moura Coutinho, occupies part of the former Convento dos Remédios. Its main hall, originally in Italian style with 1,500 seats, was reconfigured during the 2000s renovation to 899 seats, and the complex now includes two additional rooms, a museum area, a restaurant and a café-concert.
The theatre opened in 1915, designed by architect Moura Coutinho, and soon became one of the main gathering points for the city's public life. In 1930, film screenings were added to the program, broadening what the venue offered its audiences.
The Theatro Circo sits on Avenida da Liberdade and draws people from across the city for operas, concerts, and dance shows. The foyer, with its marble columns and decorated ceiling, often feels as much a part of the evening as the performance itself.
The theatre sits on Avenida da Liberdade in central Braga and is easy to reach on foot from the main streets of the city. Guided tours covering the stage, backstage, and main hall are available, and the building has wheelchair access throughout.
The theatre's 2006 renovation gave the main hall one of the best sound systems in Europe, and the reopening concert on 27 October 2006 was performed by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra playing Nino Rota, conducted by his nephew Marcello Rota. In its first year after reopening the venue staged 114 shows over 178 sessions for 70,000 spectators.
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