Theatre & Dance in Oslo

The National Theatre (Nationaltheatret) is Norway's largest theatre, located between the Royal Palace and the Parliament. It occupies an architecturally beautiful old building. It has three permanent stages, with the fourth stage located in the Torshov district. Since its opening, it has been one of the favourites of Norwegian stage artists and dramatists.

Address: Johanne Dybwads plass 1, 0161 Oslo, Norway.

Det Norske Teatret (Norwegian Theatre) was established in 1912 by Edvard Drabløs and Hulda Garborg. The theatre consists of three stages where various performances are staged throughout the year. The Norwegian Theatre was also awarded the prestigious 'Spellemannprisen' award for its musical play 'Så lenge skuta kan gå' in 1979.

Address: Kristian IVs g. 8, 0164 Oslo, Norway.

Oslo Nye Teater (Oslo New Theatre) is a result of merging Folketeatret and Det Nye Teater in 1959. And since then, it has been one of the most popular venues in the city. The theatre consists of four stages - Oslo Nye Centralteatret, Oslo Nye Hovedscenen, Oslo Nye Teaterkjeller’n and Oslo Nye Trikkestallen.

Address: Oslo Nye Teater As Rosenkrantzgate 10 0159 Oslo, Norway.

Black box Teater (Black Box Theater), established in 1985, is one of the leading platforms to showcase the talent of Norwegian and international artists. The theatre consists of two stages where several productions take place. The theatre space was once a chocolate factory converted into a theatre.

Address: Marstrandgata 8, 0566 Oslo, Norway.

A touring theatre, the Riksteatret was officially founded in 1948 and performed at Kirkenes for the first time in 1949. This theatre tours about 200 different stages at various places all over Norway to entertain people. A large number of artists, technicians and musicians are connected with this theatre.

Address: Gullhaug Torg 2b, 0484 Oslo, Norway.

Established in 1912 by Bokken Lasson, Chat Noir is a cabaret and revue theatre in Oslo. The theatre organises various national and international plays, which have helped in supporting a large number of artists. The theatre is located at Klingenberg Gate 5, below Saga cinemas and has its entrance from the Olav Vs gate.

Address: Klingenberggate 5, 0161 Oslo, Norway.

The Det Andre Teatret (DAT) was started by a group of improvisers Mats Eldøen, Nils Petter Morland, Veslemøy Mørkrid, Tony Totino and others. It focuses primarily on improvisational theatre. Several well-known celebrities like Jeffrey Vikstvedt, Mats Eldøen, Thorbjørn Harr, Harald Eia are associated with this theatre.

Address: Ivan Bjørndalsgate 9, 0472, Oslo, Norway.

The Edderkoppen scene (Edderkoppen Theatre), located at St Olavs Plass in Oslo, is known for hosting musical shows, comedy shows and many other entertainment shows. The theatre was earlier known as ABC theatre, but in 2003 it was rechristened by its current name. The theatre can accommodate about 600 people at a time and provides facilities like a conference hall, dining and accommodation.

Address: St. Olavs Plass 1, 0165 Oslo, Norway.