Royal Danish Theatre facts for kids
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Det Kongelige Teater
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The theatre seen from Kongens Nytorv
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| Address | Kongens Nytorv Copenhagen Denmark |
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| Type | National theatre |
| Capacity | 1,600 seats |
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| Opened | 1874 |
| Architect | Vilhelm Dahlerup |
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| https://kglteater.dk/ | |
The Royal Danish Theatre (also called RDT) is Denmark's national place for performing arts. It is also the name for its main building, which opened in 1874. This famous building is located in Copenhagen on Kongens Nytorv square.
The theatre started way back in 1748. At first, it was a theatre just for the king. Later, it became a theatre for everyone in the country. Today, the Royal Danish Theatre puts on many different kinds of shows. You can see opera, amazing performances by the Royal Danish Ballet, concerts, and drama plays. The Danish Ministry of Culture helps manage this important organization.
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Exploring the Royal Danish Theatre's Stages
The Royal Danish Theatre uses several special buildings for its shows. Each place has its own unique style and purpose. Let's take a look at where all the magic happens.
The Old Stage: A Historic Home
The Old Stage is the original building of the Royal Danish Theatre. It was built in 1874 and has been a central part of Danish culture ever since. This beautiful building holds many years of history and countless performances.
Copenhagen Opera House: Modern Performances
The Copenhagen Opera House is also known as Operaen. It is a much newer building, opened in 2004. This modern building is specially designed for opera performances. It is a grand and impressive place for music and drama.
The Royal Danish Playhouse: Spoken Word Theatre
The Royal Danish Playhouse is a special venue for "spoken theatre." This means it is mainly used for plays where actors speak their lines. It has three different stages inside. The Playhouse opened its doors in 2008, giving more space for drama productions.
See also
In Spanish: Teatro Real de Copenhague para niños
- Copenhagen Opera House
- Royal Danish Ballet
- Royal Danish Ballet school
- Royal Danish Orchestra
