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Bagatela Theatre Gets a New Arts Space in the Cellars on Karmelicka Street

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Bagatela Theatre is preparing a new arts space in part of the cellars of the building at 6 Karmelicka Street in Kraków. Two halls have been created there, including a chamber stage with seating for about 70, as well as a café. The renovation has been completed, but making the space available to the public still requires formalities, and no opening date has been given.

In Brief

  • The new space has been created in the cellars of the Bagatela Theatre at 6 Karmelicka Street in Kraków.
  • There are two halls, including a chamber stage with backstage facilities and seating for about 70.
  • A café is planned in the historic cellar rooms.
  • The total cost of this stage is PLN 1.837 million, and funding from the Culture Promotion Fund amounts to PLN 1.33 million.
  • No opening date for the public has been given, as formal procedures are still underway.

Two Halls and a Café in the Cellars

Two halls have been created in the cellars of the Bagatela Theatre. One of them is a chamber stage with backstage facilities. The auditorium has been designed for about 70 seats, arranged in rows. The layout can be changed to suit different formats.

The new part of the building will also include a café, which is to be located in the historic cellar rooms. As a result, part of the historic interior will be made available to the public.

Purpose: Small Productions, Workshops and Education

The new space is intended to expand the theatre’s activities with small performances and theatre classes. It will be used to present small theatre productions, host workshops, and carry out other artistic and educational activities.

According to official theatre materials, the project involves converting part of the cellars in the building into a theatre hall. At this stage, no detailed repertoire or date for the first event has been announced.

Cost and Sources of Funding

The total cost of the renovation stage described is PLN 1.837 million. The project received PLN 1.33 million in funding from the Minister of Culture and National Heritage, sourced from the Culture Promotion Fund.

The City of Kraków Office (UMK) also provided support.

Note: The cellars of the Bagatela Theatre are not yet open to the public. Before spectators can be admitted, administrative procedures must be completed and formal permits obtained. No inauguration date has been given.

Investment Status: Works Completed, Opening Pending

The renovation of the cellars has been completed. The completion of the construction work and the preparation of the halls and backstage areas are therefore certain. However, making the space available to the public still requires the completion of administrative procedures.

The new space does not yet have a confirmed official opening date. The start of activities for audiences remains announced, but no date for the inauguration has been given.

Broader Theatre Modernisation Plan

The opening of the cellars is a separate project from the planned comprehensive reconstruction of the Bagatela Theatre. Under this concept, among other things, the incorporation of the lower foyer into public space is being considered, as well as the creation of an open foyer that could also host exhibitions and other artistic activities, and the construction of a café on the roof.

For this larger investment, further discussions and agreements are planned, along with consultations with the Voivodeship Monument Conservator and procedures related to obtaining a building permit. These are design and planning assumptions, not information about a completed reconstruction.

What It Means for Residents

Once the required permits are obtained, the public will gain access to a chamber stage with about 70 seats, an additional hall, and a café. The space will be used primarily for small theatre productions and workshops.

Details about the first events and the repertoire have not yet been announced.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the new Bagatela Theatre space located?

The new space has been created in part of the theatre building’s cellars at 6 Karmelicka Street in Kraków. It includes two halls, among them a chamber stage with backstage facilities, as well as a planned café in the historic cellar rooms.

When will the new space be open to the public?

No date has been given. The cellar renovation has been completed, but the theatre is waiting for administrative procedures to be finished and the formal permits needed to admit audiences to be obtained.

Who funded the renovation?

The total cost of the stage described is PLN 1.837 million. The project received PLN 1.33 million in funding from the Minister of Culture and National Heritage, sourced from the Culture Promotion Fund. The City of Kraków Office also provided support.

Key Facts

  • Work in the Bagatela Theatre cellars has been completed, and the new space is intended for small theatre productions and workshops.
  • No opening date for the public has been given, as formal procedures are still underway.
  • The planned broader reconstruction of the theatre remains at the design-assumption stage.

Based on information from: krakow.pl

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