The Theatre Eduardo Brazão (Portuguese: Cine-Teatro Eduardo Brazão) is a theatre in the civil parish of Gulpilhares e Valadares, in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia, in the Portuguese district of Porto.
| Theatre Eduardo Brazão | |
|---|---|
Cine-Teatro Eduardo Brazão | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Theatre |
| Location | Gulpilhares e Valadares |
| Country |  Portugal |
| Coordinates | 41°5′55.2″N 8°37′49.2″W / 41.098667°N 8.630333°W |
| Opened | 20th century |
| Owner | Portuguese Republic |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Alexandre Marta da Cruz |
History edit
The theatre was inaugurated in 1928, a project of Alexandre Marta da Cruz, accompanied by its world premiere performance by the Companhia de Amélia Rey Colaço - Robles Monteiro.[1] The original building was inspired by Odeon theatre in Porto.[1]
Following work in the 1960s, the characteristics of the main hall were destroyed.[1] But, these public works little helped the theatre, which was closed at the end of the 1970s.[1]
By 1992, the building was already in a state of ruin and acquired by the municipal council of Vila Nova de Gaia.[1] Beginning in the 2006s, reconstruction of the structure was undertaken, under the direction of Joaquim Massena.[1]