Fredrikshalds Teater
The country's only preserved baroque theatre, from 1838, with a sloping stage floor and old scenery, run by Halden museum.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Fredrikshalds Teater was built in 1838 by “Det dramatiske selskap i Fredrikshald” (the Dramatic Society of Fredrikshald) and is the country's only preserved baroque theatre. The auditorium has a sloping stage floor, and the theatre has many old stage sets. Unlike similar theatres in Europe, which were reserved for princes and kings, this one was used by the town's citizens, which gives the building a special history.
Besides the stage and auditorium, the building contains two parlours (stuer) and a ballroom. At the entrance there is a modern service facility. The whole building has recently been restored, both inside and out. The theatre auditorium seats no more than 256 people.
The theatre is still used for concerts, children's performances, guest performances and lectures, by both professionals and amateurs, all year round except in summer. Out of consideration for the old building, use is limited to 100 days a year. The theatre is owned and run by Østfoldmuseene as part of Halden museum, and all or part of the building can be rented for performances and meetings. Groups can book a guided tour that takes them behind the scenes in a building with many nooks and corners.
Highlights
- The country's only preserved baroque theatre
- Sloping stage floor and old scenery
- Guided tours behind the scenes for groups
- Concerts, performances and lectures throughout the year
- Operated by
- Østfoldmuseene (Halden museum)
Admission & discounts
| Groups | –The price of the guided tour depends on the size of the group. |
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The modern service facility at the entrance has facilities also for wheelchair users.
Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Up to 256 guests.
All or part of the theatre can be rented for performances and meetings; the auditorium has no more than 256 seats. Prices on request.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for groups, nursery schools and school classes must be booked in advance by e-mail to teateret@ostfoldmuseene.no or by phone on 69 11 56 50. |
