Owner City of Oulu Phone +358 8 55847000 Rebuilt 2004 | Type Regional theatre Capacity 527 (the main stage) Architect Martti Jaatinen | |
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Opened Theatre building completed in 1972, the theatre established in 1931 Address Kaarlenväylä 2, 90015 Oulu, Finland Similar Oulu Public Library, Kaukovai kirjasto, Business, Oulun ammattik Kotkantie, Teatteri Rio Profiles | ||
Oulu City Theatre (Finnish: Oulun kaupunginteatteri) is a municipal theatre in Oulu, Finland. The current theatre building is located in the Vänmanninsaari island close to the market square in the city centre.
The theatre was established in 1931 as Oulun Näyttämö (literally Oulu Stage), name was changed to Oulun teatteri (Oulu Theatre) in 1951. The theatre became municipally owned in 1965 and its name was changed to Oulu City Theatre. At the time the theatre performed in the Oulu City Hall. The first specifically designed theatre hall, the current theatre, was opened in 1972. The building has been designed by architects Marjatta and Matti Jaatinen.
The theatre was renovated and extended in 2002–2004. After the renovation there are four stages in the theatre with the main stage having 527 seats.