Baku Puppet Theatre
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The Baku Puppet Theatre (formally Azerbaijan State Puppet Theatre named after Abdulla Shaig, Azerbaijani: Abdulla Şaiq adına Azərbaycan Dövlət Kukla Teatrı) is located on Neftchiler Avenue of Baku. It was built in 1910 by Polish architect Józef Płoszko, initially as the French Renaissance "Phenomenon" movie theater.[1]
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"Phenomenon", "Satyragite" | |
Address | Neftchilar Avenue, 36 Baku Azerbaijan |
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Coordinates | 40°22′2.04″N 49°50′21.17″E |
Public transit | M 1 Sahil metro station |
Type | Puppet theatre |
Capacity | 210 seats |
Construction | |
Rebuilt | 1921 |
Years active | Since 1931 |
Architect | Józef Płoszko |
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The puppets vary in size from a few centimetres to double the size of a human.[2]