1794–1798 / rebuilt 1911-1920
São João National Theatre
Teatro Nacional São João
On 13 May the theatre opens with the comedy A Vivandeira for Prince João's birthday.
Stories
A theatre for the prince's birthday 1798
On 13 May the theatre opens with the comedy A Vivandeira for Prince João's birthday.
Fire destroys the theatre 1908
On 11 April a violent fire destroys the building completely.
Marques da Silva's new theatre 1920
The theatre rebuilt by architect Marques da Silva reopens on 7 March.