Selskabet for Dansk Teaterhistorie

Selskabet for Dansk Teaterhistorie (The Society for Danish Theatre History) is a Danish organization focused on the research, documentation, and dissemination of Danish theatre history. Based in Denmark, the society operates through its website teaterhistorie.dk, where it provides information about its activities, publications, and membership. The society organizes a range of events including lectures, guided tours, general assemblies, and book receptions. It also administers the Karl Mantzius Prize, an award named after the prominent Danish actor and theatre director Karl Mantzius. The society publishes books on Danish theatre history, often in collaboration with publishers such as Multivers, and maintains a directory of theatre historians. Its activities are aimed at both academics and the general public interested in the history of Danish performing arts. The society's events are held at various theatres and venues across Denmark, including the Betty Nansen Teatret, STORM, Mungo Park, and the Folketeatret. Through its publications and events, the society contributes to the preservation and understanding of Denmark's theatrical heritage.

The Society for Danish Theatre History (Selskabet for Dansk Teaterhistorie) is a Danish organization dedicated to the study and promotion of Danish theatre history. While the exact founding year is not documented in the available sources, the society has been active in documenting and disseminating knowledge about Danish theatre. It operates a website, teaterhistorie.dk, which serves as a hub for its activities. The society organizes a variety of events, including lectures, guided tours, general assemblies, and book receptions. Notable events have included an introduction to Selma Lagerlöf by Dr. Phil. Henrik Wivel at the Betty Nansen Teatret, a New Year's reception at STORM in Frederiksberg, and a general assembly at Mungo Park in Allerød. The society also publishes books on theatre history, often in collaboration with publishers like Multivers. One such publication is "Teater for folket, kongen og grevinden" by Erik Hvidt, about H.W. Lange, the first director of the Folketeatret. The society administers the Karl Mantzius Prize, named after the Danish actor and theatre director Karl Mantzius. Through its activities, the society contributes to the preservation and understanding of Denmark's theatrical heritage.

• Publication of 'Teater for folket, kongen og grevinden' by Erik Hvidt, with a reception at Folketeatret's Balkonfoyer on 26 November 2025.

• New Year's reception held on 11 January 2026 at STORM, Frederiksberg Runddel, including a guided tour and presentation of the year's book in the 'Iscenesat' series.

• General assembly held on 27 February 2026 at Mungo Park in Allerød, featuring Richard III and the year's Mantzius award.

A scholarly society for Danish theatre history, serving both academics and enthusiasts through publications and events.

• Book series 'Iscenesat'

  A book series published by the society, with annual presentations.

• Book: 'Teater for folket, kongen og grevinden' by Erik Hvidt

  A book about H.W. Lange, the first director of the Folketeatret, published in collaboration with Multivers.

1. 1Teater historieteaterhistorie.dk
2. 2Wikidatawikidata.org