National Drama Theatre, built by the architect Henrik Bylla in the capital of Norway - Oslo - in 1899. Is the largest center of theatrical life in the country. The opening scene, which took place on September 1, the present King of Sweden and Norway Oscar II and other famous personalities.

In the early years there was a theater at private expense. One year after Norway gained independence from Sweden (1906), he began to worry about the economic crisis. Continuing to require financial assistance from the state led to the nationalization of the theater.

During the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany in the theater housed the barracks for the soldiers, and later even forced the troupe to play a few productions in German.

The fire of 1980., Which broke out as a result of the explosion batten, destroyed the stage and stage equipment, but the audience was not injured.

In 1983. the building of the Norwegian National Theatre received the status of an object of cultural heritage of the country.