Det Norske Teatret

Det Norske Teatret is a theatre with four main performance spaces and one smaller stage located in the Rommen district. The building houses different types of productions, from large-scale shows to more intimate performances for diverse audiences.

The theatre was founded in 1912 under the direction of Hulda Garborg and Edvard Drabløs, opening to the public in 1913 with a Holberg comedy. This establishment became one of the country's important venues for theatrical production and artistic expression.

This theatre shapes how people in Oslo experience drama and performance, bringing stories to life on multiple stages throughout the year. You see here what captures audiences today: contemporary works alongside classical plays and musicals that reflect both local and wider European traditions.

Check which stage is showing what before you arrive, since different spaces host different productions on the same evening. The building is easy to navigate and accessible for visitors with varying mobility needs.

The theatre runs a drama school dedicated to training students from diverse cultural backgrounds within Norway's performing arts community. This school creates a pipeline of emerging talent directly connected to the main performance venue.

Location: Oslo Municipality

Location: Oslo

Inception: 1912

Official opening: October 6, 1913

Website: http://detnorsketeatret.no

GPS coordinates: 59.91500,10.73861

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:03