Folketeatret is Denmark's oldest theatre building, and the first theatre to invite children inside. Since it opened in 1857, the aim has been to make theatre for ordinary people.
On this guided tour, pupils go behind the scenes to see how a theatre production comes together. The route takes in the paint studio, the carpentry workshop, the make-up and wardrobe departments, and the foyer, along with the theatre's three stages: Store Scene, Hippodromen and Kvisten. Along the way, the guide explains the key terms of the theatre world.
The tour can be adapted to a chosen theme or a specific performance, and tailored to the age group or learning goals of the class.
