Teater Giljotin, Independent theater in Torsgatan, Stockholm, Sweden
Teater Giljotin is a stage for international and experimental performing arts, music, dance and theatre in Stockholm, housed since 2002 in Pistolteatern's premises at Torsgatan 41. The theatre was founded in 1989 by director Kia Berglund and composer Rikard Borggård, and since 2024 it has been run by Borggård as CEO and artistic director together with director and performance artist Tana Maneva.
Founded in 1989 by director Kia Berglund and composer Rikard Borggård, Teater Giljotin first occupied a basement at Odenplan. In 2002 it moved into Pistolteatern's premises at Torsgatan 41. It was the first theatre outside Norway to stage Jon Fosse, and Inger Edelfeldt served as house playwright for several years.
The venue serves as a gathering place for artists and theater enthusiasts interested in contemporary works and rediscovered classical pieces. Its collaborations with established playwrights shape its artistic identity and draw a dedicated audience.
The theatre occupies Pistolteatern's former premises at Torsgatan 41, a site it moved into in 2002. Since 2024 it has been run by composer Rikard Borggård as CEO and artistic director together with director and performance artist Tana Maneva, who leads the Teater Giljotin Laboratorium she initiated in 2017.
The facility includes a specialized kitchen that supports events ranging from daytime gatherings to evening receptions. This addition allows the space to function as both a performance venue and a social gathering place.
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