Odin Teatret

Odin Teatret is a theatrical troupe in Holstebro that creates performances and conducts research into movement-based theater techniques. The group works with a permanent ensemble that includes actors, technicians, and administrative staff focused on developing new approaches to performance.

The troupe was founded in 1964 in Oslo by Eugenio Barba, who gathered actors rejected by conventional theater schools. The company later relocated to Denmark, where it became a center for experimental theater research and international collaboration.

The troupe draws from movement traditions across many cultures, which visitors can sense in how performances are created and presented. This approach to physicality shapes what you see on stage and how the actors interact with the space.

The venue offers workshops and educational programs for performers interested in learning unconventional training methods and ensemble-based approaches. Visitors should check in advance what programs are currently available, as offerings change regularly.

The troupe practices a barter exchange where it trades performances for traditional songs, dances, or ceremonies from local communities. This approach creates genuine cultural encounters that go beyond typical theater-audience relationships.