The
Royal Playhouse is beautifully placed at the waterfront
and is a architectural landmark of the city.
Where acting and plays become aliveand real
The new Royal Playhouse was inaugurated in February 2008
and is the new national stage for the dramatic
arts in Denmark. The new Playhouse is located beautifully
at the waterfront of Copenhagen’s harbour and is already considered
as an architectural pearl and a designated City Landmark
that has been planned and projected for over 130 years.
Today’s theatre-loving audience will face the ultimate in
theatrical experience together with a world class indoor acoustics
that makes acting and plays become more live and real than ever
- as well as creating a superb interaction between
the audience and the cast members on stage.
The
magnificent glass facade that surrounds the foyer and
restaurant area at the Playhouse - faces the waterfront
and gives the visitor a fantastic city view over the harbour
area.
The
footbridge alongside the Playhouse with rural oak planks
- invites visitors to experience a scenic promenade with
the Opera and the royal residence Amalienborg Palace as
its nearby neighbours.
A
work of art
The
Royal Playhouse is designed by two Danish architects - Boje
Lundgaard and Lene Tranberg - who have delivered
a work of art with a stunning piece of modern architectural features
and luxurious design that are second to none. The new theatre has
a large auditorium - a grand waterfront foyer
and alongside the building a long promenade made
of rural oak planks that is connected to the main walkways into the
city. The Playhouse - café and restaurant
are open from 8 AM to midnight.
Three types of stages
The Playhouse offers three types of stages. One large
stage with an orchestra pit for 30 musicians and
650 seats. Stage two is t called the flexible “Port
Scene” with 200-250 seats. Stage three is an
intimate stage for experimental performances with almost 100
seats.
The
view from the Opera building with Amalienborg Palace situated
opposite the Opera and a close neighbour to the Royal
Playhouse.
The
Opera with its beautiful facade was inaugurated in 2005
and nearby neighbour to Amalienborg Palace and the Royal
Playhouse.
History
meets modern architecture at the waterfront
The
location of the Royal Playhouse is a scenic experience for visitors
– tourists and theatregoers – as the Playhouse is
situated near the Royal residence AmalienborgPalace from 1750 - Amalie
Gardens and it opposite neighbour The Copenhagen Opera
House - "Operaen" – which is
one of the world’s most modern opera stages - inaugurated
January 2005.
Location
The Royal Playhouse is located near Nyhavn
- The Yellow Palace - Amalienborg
Palace - Amalie Gardens - The
Marble Church and The Opera.
The
Royal Playhouse
Address
Skuespilhuset
Sankt Annæ Plads 36
1250 København K
Busses:
29 - 65E
Water Taxi - Copenhagen Water Taxi sails to and from the Royal
Playhouse
Distance from Town Hall Square 5 km. and expect
20-30 min. by walk.
