National drama theatre, built by the architect Henrik Bull in the capital of Norway – Oslo in 1899, is the largest center of theatrical life in the country. In the opening scene, which took place on 1 September, was attended by the king of Sweden and Norway Oscar II and other famous personalities.

In the early years, the theatre existed on private funds. A year after Norway gained independence from Sweden (1906), he was experiencing an economic crisis. Constantly required financial assistance from the state has led to the nationalization of the theatre.

During the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany in the theatre housed the barracks for soldiers, and later even forced the troupe to play a few productions in the German language.

The fire (1980), which erupted in an explosion of soffit, destroyed the stage and stage equipment, however, the auditorium was not damaged.

In 1983. the building of the Norwegian national theatre received the status of an object of cultural heritage of the country.