Endla Theatre

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Endla is a professional theatre in city of Pärnu, Estonia.

The theatre was opened in 1911. The first performance was "Libahunt" ("Werewolf") by Estonian writer August Kitzberg. The Estonian Declaration of Independence was proclaimed from the theatre's balcony on 23 February 1918, one day before it was proclaimed in Tallinn. Endla was gutted by fire in 1944 and the Soviet authorities opted not to restore the theatre but to demolish it with explosives in 1961, due to it being an important symbol of Estonian independence.^[1] A new building was constructed at a new site in 1967.

Today the theatre's repertoire consists mostly of drama, although once in every two years Endla hosts an opera music festival PromFest.

External links

Official website (Estonian)

References

↑ Taylor, Neil (2010). Estonia. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 243. ISBN 978-1-84162-320-7.

v t e Pärnu landmarks

Buildings and structures	Town Hall Red Tower Pärnu Moat St. Elizabeth's Church St. Catherine's Church The Lord's Transfiguration Orthodox Church Tallinn Gate Ammende Villa Pärnu Breakwaters

Precincts	City Centre

Nature and parks	Pärnu River Beach Park

Beaches	Pärnu Beach

Cultural institutions	Endla Theatre Pärnu Central Library Pärnu Concert Hall

Sports	Pärnu Kalevi Stadium

Transportation	Port of Pärnu Pärnu Airport Railway station Bus

Entertainment	Pärnu Mud Baths Tervise Paradiis

Coordinates: 58°23′6.95″N 24°29′48.12″E / 58.3852639°N 24.4967000°E / 58.3852639; 24.4967000

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