Designed by Jan Zawiejski, the theatre was erected on Holy Spirit Square (Plac Św. Ducha) in place of the former 14th century church and monastery of religious order 'Duchacy' or Order of the Holy Ghost (hence the name of the square).
Conceived by Jan Zawiejski, the theatre was built on Holy Spirit Square (Plac Św. Ducha) in the site previously occupied by a 14th century church and monastery associated with the 'Duchacy' or Order of the Holy Ghost.