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BP&O · Jul 1, 2026

OlssønBarbieri rewrites the rulebook on ‘formality’ in its melodrama-infused Theaterbaren identity

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OlssønBarbieri rewrites the rulebook on ‘formality’ in its melodrama-infused Theaterbaren identity

The Oslo-based studio's designs both honour the Nationaltheatret’s architectural and cultural significance and create something modern, social, and playful.

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Oslo’s Nationaltheatret (simply translated to English as National Theatre) first opened its doors more than a century ago in 1899, and has since come to not only reflect, but actively shape cultural identity in Norway.

Having staged everything from more traditional Norwegian dramas from the likes of Henrik Ibsen to experimental contemporary works, the bu…

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