Madlenianum Opera and Theatre facts for kids
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Madlenianum Opera and Theatre
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 Madlenianum Opera and Theatre
Location in Belgrade
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| Address | Glavna Street, 32 |
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| Location | Zemun, Belgrade, Serbia |
| Coordinates | 44°50′44″N 20°24′39″E / 44.84556°N 20.41083°E |
| Owner | Zepter International |
| Type | Theatre |
| Capacity | 524 |
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| Opened | 25 December 1997 |
| General contractor | Madlena Zepter |
The Madlenianum Opera and Theatre is a special place for performances in Zemun, a part of Belgrade, Serbia. It was the very first privately owned opera and theatre company in both Serbia and Southeast Europe. It was started on January 26, 1999, by Madlena Zepter. She is the wife of Philip Zepter, a Serbian businessman. The theatre's name, Madlenianum, comes from Madlena Zepter's name.
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History of Madlenianum
The Madlenianum is located in the Old City Core of Zemun. This area is considered a very important historical and cultural site in Serbia. The theatre hosts many different kinds of shows. These include opera, ballet, concerts, drama plays, and musicals.
How it Started
Madlenianum was officially opened on December 25, 1997. It was founded by Gordan Dragović Černogorski, an opera and ballet director. The building where it stands used to be the second stage of the National Theatre of Serbia.
Reconstruction and Reopening
The building went through a big change. It took seven years of hard work and five different stages of rebuilding. Finally, a completely new and improved theatre opened its doors. This grand reopening happened on April 19, 2005.
Amazing Productions at Madlenianum
The Madlenianum Opera and Theatre is known for putting on many exciting shows. They perform different types of productions. These include beautiful operas, graceful ballets, lively musicals, and interesting plays. They often choose works that are not usually seen in other theatres.
Types of Shows You Can See
- Operas: These are stories told through singing, often with an orchestra. Some operas performed here include Il matrimonio segreto and The Magic Flute.
- Ballets: These are performances where stories are told through dance. Examples include Orpheus in the Underworld and Nijinsky - Golden bird.
- Musicals: These shows combine singing, acting, and dancing. A famous musical performed at Madlenianum is Les Misérables.
- Plays: These are dramatic performances with actors telling a story. Some plays include Tesla and Cat on a hot tin roof.
Many of these shows have been very popular. Some of them are still performed today!
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Inside the Madlenianum
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The Madlenianum theatre hall
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A ballet performance of Dictionary of the Khazars
See also
- List of theatres in Serbia
