Built 1906-1909 by Einar Oscar Shou. Lobby artwork by Arne Lofthus. Lobby damaged in World War II. 1976 extension by functional rooms. 1983 restaurant damaged by a fire, subsequently rebuilt to the original designs. 1989 restoration of the theatre lobby (artwork by Karl Erik Harr).

The building includes three theatres:

• Store Scene [Great Hall]: Opened 19 February 1909 with Ludvig Holberg's "Erasmus Montanus". 1930 damaged by a fire, subsequently rebuilding including a revolving stage. 1940-1941 interior rebuilding. 1967-1968 interior redecoration. 2001 auditorium restoration to the original designs, modernization of stage technology. Originally 826 seats, today 450 seats.
• Småscenen: Built 1982 by Halvdan Grieg. 250 seats.
• Lille Scene: Built 1967. 90 seats.

Notable world premieres:

• Jon Fosse: Namnet (27 May 1995)