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Helsingør Theater

The theatre from Helsingør (Elsinore) from 1817 has an atmosphere of its own. Originally it was situated on the corner of Bjergegade and Groskenstræde in Helsingør. It was built and run by the local dramatic society and functioned as the town's theatre and ballroom.
The theatre is unique in its being financed by the citizens of the town in contrast to the royal and noble theatres of the 17th and 18th centuries. The theatre is thus a clear picture of the middle class' public life in this period, when the wealthy middle classes became patrons of the arts. As the theatre looks today it is the oldest stage in its original form in Denmark.

From Helsingør to Aarhus
In its last years in Helsingør, the theatre also functioned as the town's cinema. As time went by and a more modern room was needed for the film shows, the theatre was to be demolished. Luckily, the buildings were offered to The Old Town and here the building was opened in 1961.

Music and meetings
Helsingør Theatre is still used in keeping with its original purpose. The theatre can hold 237 people and is, among other things, the frame for classical concerts by professional musicians, among these the chamber music concerts by The Aarhus Symphony Orchestra. Every summer from August to September The Aarhus Summer Opera performs one or two operas.
A number of companies wanting an extraordinary room with a special atmosphere have chosen to have conferences and meetings in Helsingør Theatre.