Situated in what used to be East Berlin, when the city was divided by the wall, the building stretches over 1250sq m (13, 455sq ft) and houses a theatre, cinema, restaurant, as well as a maze of galleries and workshop areas.

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One of the bombs went off outside a McDonalds fast food restaurant, two near a theatre and another near a bank, police said.

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Beyond the grace period, they are awaiting the outcome of a lawsuit filed in October by the American Beverage Association, National Association of Theatre Owners of New York State, the National Restaurant Association and others.

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Now plans for a 314-seat theatre and a smaller cabaret stage, flats and a restaurant, at the site in Palace Street, have been given approval.

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He said the theatre has been increasing ticket sales and other income, including restaurant and bar revenue, over the last three years to help offset the impact of grant cuts.

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The huge explosion damaged nearby buildings, including a restaurant, but not the heavily-fortified presidential palace and the National Theatre, which is also close by.

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