The lobby of the City Theatre’s main building in 23 Lai Street is called the diele. This is an architectural term designating a large hall on the ground floor of a medieval merchant’s house. The Diele has not always been used only as entrance hall and cloakroom; it has also served as a stage for performances. In 1994 Elmo Nüganen directed William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet there, which became one of legendary productions of the City Theatre. The Diele has also welcomed guest performers – during the Midwinter Night’s Dream festival in December 2000 it was the stage for Hungarian National Opera’s performance The Cinderella. The Diele seats approximately 100 spectators. Entrance: 23 Lai Street.