Henrik Bull designed the building, and the first performance was on September 1, 1899. Three opening productions followed that month: selected Ludvig Holberg pieces, Ibsen's An Enemy of the People and Bjørnson's Sigurd Jorsalfar. The theatre traces its origins to the Christiania Theatre, founded in 1829.
It stands in central Oslo between the Royal Palace and the Parliament. It was a private institution that weathered several financial crises until the government began modest support in 1929. It manages four stages: the main stage, the amphitheater and the Painting Parlour in the main building, and the Torshov Theatre.
Most of Ibsen's works have been performed here. The article lists the building as protected by resolution, but names no style, materials, capacities or renovations. It is served by National Theatre metro station.
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