The Royal Danish Theatre was founded in 1748 by King Frederik 5th and the current building opened in 1874. The Royal Danish Ballet, was founded together with the Theater in 1748 and is one of the oldest ballet companies in the world. 

This was the theatre to which the 14-year-old fairytale storyteller Hans Christian Andersen devoted his early ambition to become a ballet dancer. 

The Royal Theater is a part of 3 venues in copenhagen: 

The Old Stage at The Royal Theater (Gamle Scene): The Old Stage is the main venue for ballet. It has a traditional and ornate interior, hosting a wide range of theatrical productions, including classical plays and contemporary works.

The Royal Opera House (Operaen): The Royal Opera House is dedicated to opera performances. It is known for its modern architecture and serves as the primary venue for the Royal Danish Opera as well as the Royal Danish Ballet.

The Royal Playhouse (Skuespilhuset): The Royal Playhouse is a modern venue that opened in 2008. It hosts drama performances and is located on the waterfront, providing scenic views of the city.

The box offices at The Royal Opera House, The Royal Playhouse and The Old Stage are only open on days with performances, from 2 hours prior to the performance.

Get behind the stage where stageworkers work and visit the tailors where adventurous costumes for all the theater's performances are created. On the Old scene you will also have a look into H.M. Queen Margrethe 2's private salon.

The tour takes about 90 minutes and is conducted in both English and danish. A tour costs €21.