Theaterchurch Bemmel

Theaterchurch Bemmel (Dutch: Theaterkerk Bemmel) is a theater and former Catholic church building in Bemmel, Netherlands.[1]

Theaterchurch Bemmel
Theaterkerk Bemmel
Side view of the building
LocationBemmel, Lingewaard
WebsiteTheaterkerk.nl
Architecture
Architect(s)H.J. Wennekers & J. Sluijmer
StyleGothic Revival

History

The church was built in the period 1872-1873; it was dedicated to Saint Donatus of Arezzo. It was opened on August 7 (the feast day of Saint Donatus) in 1873.[2] The building then bore the name 'Holy Donatus Church' (Dutch: Heilige Donatuskerk).

Leadlight church window by Lou Manche (1950)

From 2015 to 2016, the church was converted into a multifunctional building with a theater hall, an entrance hall with a bar, and a few smaller rooms. The building was renamed 'Theaterchurch Bemmel' (Dutch: Theaterkerk Bemmel) and was opened in October 2016.

References
  1. Theaterchurch Bemmel About the Theatherchurch
  2. Roman Catholic Parish 'De Levensbron' History of the church

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