Sort/Hvid, Theatre in Meatpacking District, Copenhagen, Denmark
Sort/Hvid is a theater in Copenhagen's Meatpacking District located in a renovated slaughterhouse building that presents contemporary performances. The venue hosts artistic work examining social and political issues through varied theatrical forms and creative expressions.
The theater began operating in 1972 as CaféTeatret and took the name Sort/Hvid in 2014. A fire in 2017 prompted the relocation to the current renovated slaughterhouse location where it continues today.
This venue functions as a gathering place where audiences encounter theatrical work that engages with contemporary social concerns through innovative performance. Visitors experience productions that make pressing topics visible and discussable through artistic storytelling.
The venue is accessible by public transit throughout the year as it sits in a central city district that is well-connected. Check the schedule in advance to find productions that match your interests before planning your visit.
Some productions employ unconventional formats to explore difficult social issues and offer audiences fresh perspectives on current events. The choice of subject matter shows how the venue remains attentive to what is happening in the world today.
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