Red House Theater
The Red House Theater (Chinese: 紅樓劇場; pinyin: Hónglóu Jùchǎng), often called Ximen Red House, Red Theater or Red Play House in English, is a historic theater in Ximending, Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan. The theater is located at 10 Chengdu Road.
History
Built in 1908 during Japanese rule and designed by Japanese architect Kondo Juro, it was originally a market building but was used as a theater from 1945 onward. The building recently underwent an extensive renovation.
Architecture
The ground floor currently houses a small cafe and a display on the history of the structure, as well as several shops in which independent artists sell their art. The second floor theater regularly hosts live performances.
Events
It was the venue of the Wikimania 2007 Party , which included a short film festival .
Transportation
The theater is accessible within walking distance west from Ximen Station of the Taipei Metro.
See also
External links
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- 紅樓劇場_風華再現 Official Site
- Red Theater Sparks Renovation of Ximenting Area
- The Red House: 100 Years and a New Elegance
Coordinates: 25°02′31″N 121°30′24″E / 25.041987°N 121.506739°E