Parkteatret
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59°55′24.704"N 10°45′29.988"E
Parkteatret, Olaf Ryes plass
11, Grünerløkka
in Oslo
, was established in 1907 as a cinema originally by the name "Kristiania Bryggeri Grünerløkkens Kinematograf". The cinema was designed by the architect Frithjof Aslesen.
In 1913 the establishment changed its name to "Grünerløkkens Verdenstheater" ("The World Theater of Grünerløkka"). In 1918-22 it went through a major structural transformation and the cinema got its current name. The new facade was built in neoclassical
style by the archicect Erik Glosimodt
.
The artistic decoration of 1932 was done by the painter Paul Ansteinsson, simultaneously as architect Jens Dunker redesigned the interior. The external neon lights was first switched on in the 1960s.
The Parkteatret cinema was a municipal cinema from 1926 through 1991. From 1992 to 2001 the establishment housed the Nordic Black Theatre. In 2002 Parkteatret Scene started leasing the building, behind this new establishment was Geir Johnson, director of the ULTIMA Oslo Contemporary Music Festival
, and Pål Steigan
. Parkteatret Scene is owned by Grünerløkka kulturhus, which also runs Parkteatret Bar, a 1960s-inspired bar specializing in cocktails and craft beer. The company has continued to improve the interior design of the building along with architect Henrik E. Nielsen.
On 20 November 2007 Parkteatret was awarded the Olavsrosa seal of quality by the foundation Norsk Kulturarv. Parkteatret is renowned as an urban cultural heritage.
Parkteatret, Olaf Ryes plass
Olaf Ryes plass
Olaf Ryes plass is a square and park placed centrally in the Grünerløkka borough of Oslo, Norway. It is more or less quadratic in shape.-History:...
11, Grünerløkka
Grünerløkka
Grünerløkka is a borough of the city of Oslo, Norway. Grünerløkka became part of the city of Oslo in 1858.Grünerløkka was named after Friedrich Grüner who bought a mill in the area from king Christian V of Denmark in 1672 . During the 19th century, Grünerløkka became a working class area...
in Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
, was established in 1907 as a cinema originally by the name "Kristiania Bryggeri Grünerløkkens Kinematograf". The cinema was designed by the architect Frithjof Aslesen.
In 1913 the establishment changed its name to "Grünerløkkens Verdenstheater" ("The World Theater of Grünerløkka"). In 1918-22 it went through a major structural transformation and the cinema got its current name. The new facade was built in neoclassical
Neoclassical architecture
Neoclassical architecture was an architectural style produced by the neoclassical movement that began in the mid-18th century, manifested both in its details as a reaction against the Rococo style of naturalistic ornament, and in its architectural formulas as an outgrowth of some classicizing...
style by the archicect Erik Glosimodt
Erik Glosimodt
Erik Waldemar Glosimodt was a Norwegian architect. He is known for drawing many railway stations, among others the preserved Kongsvoll Station. Glosimodt died in the Nidareid train disaster....
.
The artistic decoration of 1932 was done by the painter Paul Ansteinsson, simultaneously as architect Jens Dunker redesigned the interior. The external neon lights was first switched on in the 1960s.
The Parkteatret cinema was a municipal cinema from 1926 through 1991. From 1992 to 2001 the establishment housed the Nordic Black Theatre. In 2002 Parkteatret Scene started leasing the building, behind this new establishment was Geir Johnson, director of the ULTIMA Oslo Contemporary Music Festival
Ultima Oslo Contemporary Music Festival
ULTIMA Oslo Contemporary Music Festival is a Norwegian music festival for contemporary music....
, and Pål Steigan
Pål Steigan
Pål Steigan is a former leader of the Workers' Communist Party from 1975 to 1984 and a writer, later an editor. He also runs his own firm, working with culture and ICT...
. Parkteatret Scene is owned by Grünerløkka kulturhus, which also runs Parkteatret Bar, a 1960s-inspired bar specializing in cocktails and craft beer. The company has continued to improve the interior design of the building along with architect Henrik E. Nielsen.
On 20 November 2007 Parkteatret was awarded the Olavsrosa seal of quality by the foundation Norsk Kulturarv. Parkteatret is renowned as an urban cultural heritage.