Also means
guest-performance house
Usage Note
Gastspielhaus is a theatre that primarily hosts visiting companies rather than maintaining its own resident ensemble. The term distinguishes it from a Repertoiretheater, which has its own permanent troupe and rotating programme.
Examples
"Das Gastspielhaus begrüßte ein bekanntes Ensemble aus Wien."
Natural Translation
The touring venue welcomed a well-known ensemble from Vienna.
Literal Translation
The guest-performance house welcomed a well-known ensemble from Vienna.
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