Episode 3 of 5

First Public Opera Performance

When
1831
Where
Christiania
Part of
First public theatre in Norway inaugurated in Christiania

The first opera performed in public in Norway, Deux mots, was staged at the theatre in 1831.

In 1831, the theatre hosted the first public opera performance in Norway. The work was Deux mots by Nicolas Dalayrac, directed by August Schrumpf with Augusta Smith in the main role. This event highlighted the theatre's cultural significance during its active period.

Sources

  1. Christiania Offentlige Theater Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-14

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