Iraqi National Theatre

The National Theatre in Iraq was opened during the Saddam Hussein era and closed during the 2003 Iraq War.[1] According to the Telegraph, the theatre re-opened in 2009 with reinforced blast walls to protect against terrorist attacks.[2] According to Al Arabiya News, the theatre has 1000 seats and cost 10,000 Iraqi Dinars to attend.[3]

Iraqi National Theatre
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LocationBaghdad, Iraq
Coordinates33°18′13″N 44°25′56″E / 33.30361°N 44.43222°E / 33.30361; 44.43222
Capacity1000
Construction
Built1980s

References

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  1. ^ "Iraq slowly recovers its soul - The National". www.thenational.ae. Archived from the original on 2013-03-23.
  2. ^ "After six years, Baghdad's theatre opens its doors again".
  3. ^ "Iraq's national theatre back to life after 6 years". 12 October 2009.
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