Intiman, Theater in Odenplan, Stockholm, Sweden
Intiman is a theatre near Odenplan in central Stockholm, built around a small hall designed to bring the stage close to the audience. It presents a mix of Swedish and international works, ranging from classical plays to contemporary productions.
Intiman opened in 1950 and has since remained one of the steadier presences in Stockholm's theatre scene. Over the decades it has kept its identity as a small house, resisting the growth into a larger institutional venue.
The name Intiman comes from a Swedish word meaning something close to "the intimate one", reflecting the idea of a close connection between the stage and the audience. The hall is deliberately small, so spectators follow the action from just a few rows away.
The theatre is near Odenplan, a central square in Stockholm well served by the metro and several bus lines. Because the hall is small, booking in advance is a good idea, especially for popular shows.
Intiman runs education programs tied to its current productions, inviting school groups to attend performances and meet the artists. This means that on some evenings the audience includes young people who are there as part of a school project, which can shape the energy of the room.
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