Kloden theater secures its future with 3 million in public operating support

June 13, 2023

– This is first and foremost a great recognition of our work in realizing the new theater house Kloden Teater with performing arts for children and young people, says a cheerful Artistic Director Ådne Sekkelsten.

Today was a historic day for Kloden theatre. The theatre has been included in the state budget. With 3 million in operating support, the theatre has the funds to meet future operating needs, and can continue the parallel work on the new theatre house. Kloden theater.

We are on the threshold of something big in being able to start building the theater house in the old factory premises. In parallel with that, we will run artistic activities for children and young people. Here at Kloden In theater, we present the country's best artists, and we now have the opportunity to do even more of that.

Ådne Sekkelsten, Artistic Director

Historic day for Norwegian performing arts

Artistic Director at Kloden theater, Kjell Moberg, calls the day historic.

– This is a historic day for Norwegian performing arts. We have good support schemes for producing performing arts, but no premises for production and dissemination. With the realization of Kloden theater, the entire performing arts field will get a huge boost, he says.

Moberg emphasizes that with state support, the theatre can reach even more of the audiences who come to the theatre for the first time, and refers to the UN Convention on Human Rights.

It is enshrined in law that everyone has the right to experience art and culture. Through this award, we can get closer to that goal by offering performances to all groups of the population.

Kjell Moberg, artistic director

Engine of urban development

Kloden The theatre also receives state recognition for its focus on art and culture as a driving force in urban development.

- I have a fundamental belief that art and culture are important for people. Facilitating art experiences for children and young people is our function. We know the field and the needs," says Sekkelsten, and adds:

- This is a great day for the performing arts, for children and young people and for everyone in Oslo and Groruddalen.