Norrbottensteatern (The Norrbotten Theater), is a Swedish regional theater company located in Luleå.

Entrance to Norrbottensteatern in Luleå, Sweden

The theater company

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The company was formed in 1967, and was the first Swedish theater company with a regional mission. It has as its duties to play theater to adults and children in Luleå and the 13 municipalities of the Norrbotten County. The theater is funded by the Luleå Municipality and is run as a foundation.

The theater house

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The theater house was built in 1986, and is situated in the northern harbor in Luleå. The house is built as three wooden houses linked together, and mimics the boathouses that was situated in the harbour prior to the theater. A fourth house holds the regional dance centre, and the fifth the Luleå theater academy. The house holds three stages.

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