Five tiers of crimson velvet boxes curve around this grand theatre, their ivory balcony fronts covered in fine gilded flowers and trailing stems. Small warm lamps repeat between the openings, creating bright points along the horseshoe shape. A larger central box carries gathered red drapery beneath an elaborate floral frame. Overhead, a pale blue ceiling is painted with clouds and a border of blossoms around a sparkling crystal chandelier.

Below the galleries, orderly rows of red seats follow the room's curve toward a clear central aisle. The view from the stage reveals the full auditorium, with dark wooden boards in the foreground showing the wear of a working performance space. Cool evening light enters through high windows and balances the warmth of the lamps. The photograph offers a quiet moment before the room fills, when the rhythm of seats, boxes and carved details can be enjoyed without interruption. Rich fabric, pale plaster and rubbed gold give the theatre both grandeur and softness.