Redevelopment of the Capitol Musical Theater in Wrocław
The history of the theater building begins in 1929: the Capitol opened at that time was one of the most beautiful buildings in this part of Europe.
The front wall of the Capitol theater, opened in Breslau in 1929 by Archiwum TeatruCapitol Musical Theatre
Capitol Cinema Theatre
The impressive, multi-story front building housing the theater's ticket offices and exclusive shops, and the employees' apartments on the upper floors - was lined with an illuminated mosaic with a characteristic neon sign.
Destroyed building of the Capitol theater by Archiwum TeatruCapitol Musical Theatre
War damage
That front building did not survive the war – only parts of the foyer, the auditorium and the stage survived the war.
The building of the Capitol Musical Theater by Maciej LulkoCapitol Musical Theatre
The Capitol Musical Theater after the reconstruction
Today's glass façade, as well as the theatre's logo, repeat the motif from before the war: six vertical lines and the inscription Capitol.
The building of the Capitol Musical Theater by Maciej LulkoCapitol Musical Theatre
The Capitol Musical Theater after reconstruction
The neon has become a part of the building's architecture and has become a recognizable element of the urban landscape.
Interior of the Capitol Musical Theater by Maciej LulkoCapitol Musical Theatre
Historic interiors
During the reconstruction of the theater in 2011-2013, the renovation and reconstruction of the historic interiors took place, which was led by architect Anna Morasiewicz. The foyer on the ground floor together with the Big Stage auditorium is a part of the theater that survived the war.
Historic Interiors
Care was taken to ensure that all elements of the decor harmoniously matched each other and referred to the Art Deco style.
Every theater space that has undergone renovation now shines with splendor at its best.
Thanks to thoughtful details, history is coherently combined with modernity.
There is no other theater interior so spectacular and so carefully restored in Poland.
Interior of the Capitol Musical Theater by Maciej LulkoCapitol Musical Theatre
The Public of The Great Scene
This place looks as impressive today as it did in 1929, when it opened. Green and copper glazes were applied to the silver and gold walls.
The Great Scene Audience
Illumination of the decorative plafond emphasizes its unique shape.
Interior of the Capitol Musical Theater by Łukasz GizaCapitol Musical Theatre
The Great Scene Audience
Acoustic linings have been installed on the ceiling and on the side walls, designed in such a way as not to disturb the original interior design.
Interior of the Capitol Musical Theater by Maciej LulkoCapitol Musical Theatre
The Great Scene Audience
The armchairs on the ground floor were arranged in a slight arc, with a slight depression inside, so that the spectators, looking to the side, would not obstruct their view of the stage.
Interior of the Capitol Musical Theater by Maciej LulkoCapitol Musical Theatre
The magnified scene
The former steel curtain was replaced with a new one, moved towards the auditorium, near the existing ramp of the orchestra pit (orchestral moat), thus increasing the active size of the stage.
The building of the Capitol Musical Theater by Maciej LulkoCapitol Musical Theatre
Modern shape
In the frontage of the building from the side of ul. Piłsudski, efforts were made to clearly mark the historical spatial arrangement.
The building of the Capitol Musical Theater by Maciej LulkoCapitol Musical Theatre
Reference to history
The introduction of a glazed "trace" of the unusual, pre-war façade of the Capitol and the light advertisement of the theater above the entrance reflects the uniqueness of the illumination and material of the building that no longer exists.
The building of the Capitol Musical Theater by Maciej LulkoCapitol Musical Theatre
Theater building area
Before the reconstruction of the building, there were 4.000 square meters, after reconstruction - 18.000 square meters.
More seats in the audience
Before the reconstruction, the Big Stage auditorium had 672 seats...
More seats in the audience
......after reconstruction there are 735 seats
A chamber hall with an audience of 180 seats by Maciej LulkoCapitol Musical Theatre
More seats in the audience
The smaller stage did not exist before the reconstruction, now we have the Pressure Stage with an audience of 180 seats in the basement of the theatre. There is also a recording studio here.
A chamber hall with an audience of 180 seats by Maciej LulkoCapitol Musical Theatre
Pressure Scene
Thanks to the possibility of changing the layout of the seats, the Pressure Stage gives the creators the freedom to create the stage space.
Opposite the main entrance there is a theater yard covered with a glass roof. You can relax here, drink coffee, use the Internet. It is not only a meeting place for spectators before the performance begins, but also a place for artistic events. Vernissages of works exhibited in the Backyard, performances of Capitol actresses and actors and invited guests, and yoga classes are held here.
An important new element of the theater is the Green Terrace, a space where properly cared for plants form a huge, living wall. It decorates the interior, there is also a relaxation area next to it.
The building of the Capitol Musical Theater by Maciej LulkoCapitol Musical Theatre
Alessandro Mendini's Arlecchino
From July 2018, at the entrance to the theater from ul. Świdnicka stands a sculpture designed by an Italian artist especially for Wrocław. It complements the urban vision of the facility and the place where modernity is combined with tradition and the history of the city and culture.
