Grein MNICHOVO HRADIŠTĚ STAVOVSKÉ DIVADLO Kačina Litomyšl Český Krumlov Weitra (Vitoraz) Grein Theatre an der Wien Graz – SchauspielHAUS Graz – OPERA 200 Historic Municipal Theatre The Municipal Theatre in Grein on the banks of the river Danube is the oldest preserved public theatre in Austria. Enthusiastic amateur players installed it in the city’s corn house in 1791 for their own productions and for touring professional troupes. Access is through the adjoining old town hall (built around 1563), today a museum, complete with the historic jail. The theatre has also preserved the original seating in the stalls area where each seat could be locked by the subscribers to prevent other people using it. In summer time, plays are being performed by professionals during the “Grein Summer Festival” (Sommerspiele Grein), whereas the amateur actors show their productions in November. Also worth seeing are the historic city centre, the Gothic parish church and Grein Castle. 100 50 150 300 400