Varbergs Theatre

Varbergs teater is a historic theatre building and cultural venue in Varberg, Halland County, Sweden. Designed by architect Lars Kellman and completed in 1895, it is one of the town's oldest entertainment venues. The auditorium seats 319 across the stalls and two balconies, and the building is noted for its beautiful ceiling paintings and excellent acoustics. It is used not only for theatre performances but also as a cinema, lecture hall, and concert venue. Since 27 June 2011, the building has been a listed building (byggnadsminne) under Swedish heritage law. The theatre is located at Engelbrektsgatan 5, at the corner of Engelbrektsgatan and Kungsgatan, and can be connected to the adjacent Varberg Library. It is owned and operated by Varbergs kommun (Varberg Municipality) and is part of the Kulturhuset Komedianten cultural centre. The theatre hosts a varied programme including drama, music, stand-up comedy, lectures, and children's events. Its official website is maintained by the municipality and lists current and upcoming performances.

Varbergs teater was built in 1895 according to designs by architect Lars Kellman. It became a central venue for performing arts in Varberg. In 1961, a major restoration was carried out under the direction of architect Artur von Schmalensee. Over the years, the seating capacity was reduced by 78 seats, leaving a total of 319 seats across the stalls and two balconies. The theatre has also served as a cinema, lecture hall, and concert venue, and is known for its good acoustics. In March 2009, the County Administrative Board (Länsstyrelsen) recommended that Varbergs teater be declared a listed building (byggnadsminne). On 17 May 2011, Varberg Municipality Council also supported this. The building was granted listed status on 27 June 2011. The theatre is located at the corner of Engelbrektsgatan and Kungsgatan, at Engelbrektsgatan 5. Kungsgatan was Varberg's main thoroughfare until the mid-1940s. The theatre can be connected to the adjacent Varberg Library when needed. Today it is part of the Kulturhuset Komedianten cultural centre and continues to host a wide range of events, from theatre and concerts to lectures and stand-up.

• 2011

  On 17 May, Varberg Municipality Council supports the listing; on 27 June, the building becomes a listed building (byggnadsminne).

• 2009

  In March, the County Administrative Board recommends that the theatre be declared a listed building.

• 1961

  A major restoration is carried out under the direction of architect Artur von Schmalensee.

• 1895

  The theatre is built according to designs by architect Lars Kellman.

A municipally owned historic theatre and cultural venue serving Varberg and the surrounding region with a broad performing arts programme.

• Theatre performances

• Concerts

• Stand-up comedy

• Lectures

• Film screenings

• Children's events (Barnens Bio)

1. 1Varbergs Teater | Varbergs kommunvarberg.se
2. 2Varbergs teater – Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Varbergs teater – Wikipedia (Swedish)sv.wikipedia.org