When you imagine a typical theatre, do you see a classic, ornate opera house? While such theatres are certainly numerous, progress in architecture and design has produced many modern theatre buildings that range from beautiful to fascinating to just plain crazy. We have selected some images that take you on a journey through time and around the world, to some of the most interesting theatres in existence. If you can’t afford to go see a show in all of these institutes, at least you can enjoy their architectural merit, thanks to our talented photographers.
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The Grand Canal Theatre in Dublin, with its simple glass lines, is about as modern as it gets.
The Grand Canal Theatre in Dublin, with its simple glass lines, is about as modern as it gets. Read less
The Han Show Theatre in Wuhan, China, with its distinctive red net-like front, can seat up to 2,000 visitors.
The Han Show Theatre in Wuhan, China, with its distinctive red net-like front, can seat up to 2,000 visitors. Read less
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The Lowry in Manchester looks like a mismatched collection of monumental Lego blocks.
The Lowry in Manchester looks like a mismatched collection of monumental Lego blocks. Read less
The glass and steel Royal Danish Playhouse looks out over the harbour of Copenhagen.
The glass and steel Royal Danish Playhouse looks out over the harbour of Copenhagen. Read less
This Roman theatre in Amman, Jordan, dates back to the second century, and can seat 6,000 spectators.
This Roman theatre in Amman, Jordan, dates back to the second century, and can seat 6,000 spectators. Read less
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The Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Russia, is probably the epitome of what most people imagine a theatre to look like.
The Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Russia, is probably the epitome of what most people imagine a theatre to look like. Read less
The Opera House in Cork, Ireland, with its simple but monumental glass front.
The Opera House in Cork, Ireland, with its simple but monumental glass front. Read less
An old theatre in classic Chinese style graces the market place of the small town of Shaxi.
An old theatre in classic Chinese style graces the market place of the small town of Shaxi. Read less
by Victoria S.
The Sage Gateshead in Newcastle, UK, overlooks the river. The theatre, opened in 2004, can seat 1,640.
The Sage Gateshead in Newcastle, UK, overlooks the river. The theatre, opened in 2004, can seat 1,640. Read less
The West Kowloon Bamboo Theatre in Hong Kong is lit with colourful paper lanterns.
The West Kowloon Bamboo Theatre in Hong Kong is lit with colourful paper lanterns. Read less
The Theatre Royal in Marrakech sports the typical simple colonial style, combined with more indigenous elements like the dome with ornate windows.
The Theatre Royal in Marrakech sports the typical simple colonial style, combined with more indigenous elements like the dome with ornate windows. Read less
The Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, is home to the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, is home to the Royal Shakespeare Company. Read less
The Mainz State Theatre in Germany combines classical and modern architectural elements.
The Mainz State Theatre in Germany combines classical and modern architectural elements. Read less
by Branko Srot
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The iconic Sydney Opera House, with its sail-like roof, looks out over the bay on a stormy evening.
The iconic Sydney Opera House, with its sail-like roof, looks out over the bay on a stormy evening. Read less
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