Theater Confidencen, Palace theatre at Ulriksdal Palace, Solna, Sweden.
Theater Confidencen is a palace theater within the Ulriksdal Palace grounds in Solna with approximately 200 seats and original Rococo interiors from the 18th century. The building is part of the larger palace complex and displays ornate wall decoration and historical furnishings throughout.
Queen Lovisa Ulrika initiated the conversion of horse stables into a theater in 1753, with architect Carl Fredrik Adelcrantz leading the transformation. The renovation was part of the broader modernization of the palace and its gardens during the middle of the 18th century.
The theater hosts opera, concerts, and dramatic performances each summer, continuing a long tradition of royal entertainment. Visitors can observe the ornate decoration and room arrangement that was designed specifically to please the royal family.
Visitors can book guided tours from May through September to explore the rooms and see the historic theater up close. During the summer months, performances also take place, allowing visitors to experience a show in the original hall.
The central salon contains a special table called 'table a confidence' that allowed the royal family to dine without servants hearing their conversations. This hidden mechanism reveals how important privacy was to the royal household and remains a fascinating detail for visitors to discover.
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