Backa Theatre, Youth theater in Lindholmen district, Gothenburg, Sweden
Backa Theatre is a performance venue in Gothenburg housed in a converted sheet metal factory in the Lindholmen district. The main hall measures 20 by 40 meters and ranks among Europe's larger theatrical spaces of this type.
It was founded in 1978 as an independent branch of Gothenburg City Theatre dedicated to young audiences. The building itself originated from the shipbuilding industry before being converted for theatrical use.
The venue serves as a gathering place for younger audiences seeking fresh theatrical experiences and experimental work. Productions here blend drama with music and other art forms to create something beyond traditional stage performances.
The venue sits on Hisingen island at Lärdomsgatan 1C and can be reached by both bus and ferry services. Its location in a converted industrial area offers straightforward public transport access.
The performance space deliberately merges industrial architecture with theatrical functions, showing how a factory interior can be transformed into a working arts venue. The raw structural elements of the former manufacturing facility still frame the performances today.
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