Playhouse Teater

Playhouse Teater is a theatre in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2000 by Elisabet Klason and Björn Lönner, who have served as its artistic directors since its inception. The theatre began operations on Sibyllegatan near Östermalmstorg, initially renting its premises before taking over the venue in 2002. In 2015, Playhouse Teater moved to Drottninggatan, taking over a larger space that was formerly the Spaghettioperan Regina, and underwent a complete renovation and rebuilding. The theatre is dedicated to translated, newly written English-language drama from the United States and the United Kingdom. Its programming includes mainstage productions and reading series such as Playhouse Readings. The venue also features an adjacent bar and bistro. The theatre has presented works by playwrights including Jordan Harrison, whose play 'Spår' (Marjorie Prime sequel) had its Swedish premiere in September 2026, directed by Adam Greenfield. Playhouse Teater continues to operate as a private theatre company in Stockholm.

Playhouse Teater was founded in 2000 by Elisabet Klason and Björn Lönner, who have been the theatre's artistic directors since its start. The theatre began operations on Sibyllegatan near Östermalmstorg in Stockholm, initially renting the premises. In 2002, Playhouse Teater took over the venue. In 2015, the theatre moved to Drottninggatan, taking over a larger space that was formerly the Spaghettioperan Regina. A complete renovation and rebuilding were carried out. The theatre is dedicated to translated, newly written English-language drama from the United States and the United Kingdom. It has an adjacent bar and bistro. In 2026, Playhouse Teater presented the Swedish premiere of 'Spår' by Jordan Harrison, directed by Adam Greenfield, described as the theatre's largest production ever with nine actors on stage. The theatre also runs a reading series called Playhouse Readings, with events scheduled in October, November, and December 2026.

• 2026

  Swedish premiere of 'Spår' by Jordan Harrison, directed by Adam Greenfield, described as the theatre's largest production ever.

• 2015

  Playhouse Teater moves to Drottninggatan, taking over the former Spaghettioperan Regina space; complete renovation and rebuilding.

• 2002

  The theatre takes over its venue on Sibyllegatan.

• 2000

  Playhouse Teater founded by Elisabet Klason and Björn Lönner; operations begin on Sibyllegatan near Östermalmstorg.

A Stockholm theatre focused on translated, newly written English-language drama from the US and UK.

• Spår

  A play by Jordan Harrison, sequel to 'Marjorie Prime', Swedish premiere 23 September 2026, directed by Adam Greenfield.

• Playhouse Readings

  A reading series featuring contemporary English-language plays.

1. 1Playhouse Teater i Stockholmplayhouseteater.se
2. 2Playhouse Teaterwikidata.org
3. 3Playhouse Teatersv.wikipedia.org