[1] In 1996, work to remodel and expansion of the theatre (under architect Luís Faro Viana), a project financed partially by the Ministry of Culture for 390,000 contos.

[1] Between 1996 and 1999, there were further projects to bring the theatre up to code, that included lighting, roofing, consolidation of walls, installation of fire safety equipment and construction of handicap accessways.

[1] The longitudinal plan is composed of two rectangular wings, with one higher than the other, with an L-shaped section addorsed in the northeast and northwest, covered in differentiated tiles and metal sheeting.

On the southeast facade it is crowned by a cornice with geometric motifs in relief and decorated by statute of Melpômene over acrotary, with the inscription: 1893 / THEATRO DIOGO BERNARDES.

[1] The interior of the structure includes two large atriums, decorated and painted white, with mosaic ceramic pavements forming an encased motif with entranceway presenting two allusive tile panels, recovered from the original construction.

[1] The atriums had two large rounded doors with windows that connect them to the spaces, backstage, ticket office, seating, and cafeteria on the first floor, in addition to dressing rooms.