Built 1798-1800 as "Teatro Patriottico" for a group of theatre lovers (= filodrammatici), the "Compagnia dei Giovani Repubblicani", by converting a former church. Opened 21 Dec 1800 with Vittorio Alfieri's "Filippo". 1805 renamed "Teatro dell'Accademia dei Filodrammatici". 1885 renovations and electrification. Ca.1904 rebuilding by Giovanni Giachi, including a new façade. 1923 renovations. 1936 converted into a cinema. Damaged by bombs in 1943 and 1945. Subsequently repaired. 1960-1970 major renovations, rebuilding and modernization by Caccia Dominioni. Used for drama performances by the resident company, "Compagnia Stabile del Teatro Filodrammatici".

Notable world premieres:

• Gino Rocca: Se no i xe mati no li volemo (27 Nov 1926)

Links: www.teatrofilodrammatici.it, Wikipedia