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The Alexander Theatre (Finnish: Aleksanterin teatteri; Swedish: Alexandersteatern) is a Finnish theatre in Helsinki at Bulevardi 23–27 in the neighborhood of Kamppi.[1][2]
History
The theatre's official name was the Russian State Alexander Theatre of Helsinki (Gelsingforsski Russki Kazionnyi Aleksandrovski Teatr).[3]
The grand opening occurred on 30 March 1880 with Charles Gounod's Faust.
Modern times
Since 1993, the theatre has been used for guest stage performances of various genres. The complex also houses different offices, rehearsal facilities, dance studios and different companies. The theatre hosts opera, ballet, circus, drama, and dance. It has an auditorium with 500 seats and rehearsal studios.[4][5]
See also
- Finnish National Theatre
- Swedish Theatre
- Finnish National Opera and Ballet
- Helsinki Music Centre
- Finnish National Opera and Ballet
Notes
- ^ "Aleksanterin teatteri". Senaatti (in Finnish). Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ Byckling, Liisa (2009). Keisarinajan kulisseissa - Helsingin Venäläisen teatterin historia 1868-1918 [Behind the Imperial Curtains – The History of Helsinki's Russian Theatre, 1868–1918] (in Finnish). SKS Kirjat.
- ^ "Aleksanterin teatteri on tanssin ja musiikkiteatterin kotinäyttämö". Aleksanterin teatteri (in Finnish). Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Aleksanterin teatterin ohjelmisto". Aleksanterin teatteri (in Finnish). Retrieved 2025-10-02.
- ^ "Alexander theatre – in the heart of Helsinki and in Helsinki´s heart". Aleksanterin teatteri (in Finnish). Retrieved 2025-10-02.
External links
- Official website (in English)
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