Chrudim will also have its staircase dismantled due to theater repairs

In order for the construction company to rid the building of moisture, it must dismantle the heating distribution system from the basement and reassemble it after the work is completed. "In connection with the dehumidification of the basement, the upper part of the main staircase at the theater entrance will be dismantled. The entire operation should be completed by the end of August and will not have any significant impact on the theater's operations," said the mayor.

The city has been continuing the roof repair since March, which was in a critical state. The noisy work is not carried out during performances and rehearsals, so the work has slightly dragged on and will finish by the end of June. Part of the roof was repaired by the city council in previous years.

The building was designed by Jindřich Freiwald and Jaroslav Böhm. The austere design bears elements of functionalism. The architects were also inspired by ocean liners, which is why some of the windows are round.

The cornerstone was laid on October 28, 1931. The theater was ceremonially opened on February 18, 1934, when the audience watched Smetana's opera Libuše performed by amateur actors from Chrudim.

Until 1992, the façade of the building was adorned with the original statue of the muse of comedy, Thalia, which is now located in front of the basic art school. The theater is named after the Chrudim lawyer Karel Pippich, a musician, theater-maker, director, and singer, who lived from 1849 to 1921.