Schauspielhaus Zürich
| Schauspielhaus Zürich | |
|---|---|
The theatre in 2007 | |
| Former names | Volkstheater am Pfauen |
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| General information | |
| Type | Theatre |
| Location | Zurich, Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 47°22′12″N 8°32′57″E / 47.37000°N 8.54917°E |
| Completed | 1892 |
| Renovated | 1926 |
| Other information | |
| Seating capacity | 750 |
The Schauspielhaus Zürich (English: Zürich playhouse) is one of the most prominent and important theatres in the history of German-speaking theater.
It is also known as "Pfauenbühne" (Peacock Stage). The large theatre has 750 seats. The Schauspielhaus also operates three stages in the Schiffbau in the western part of Zürich, the Schiffbau/Halle (400 seats), the Schiffbau/Box (up to 200 seats) and the Schiffbau/Matchbox (80 seats).