Alexander Theatre

The Alexander Theatre is a Finnish theatre in Helsinki at Bulevardi 23–27 in the neighborhood of Kamppi.

History

The theatre's official name was the Russian State Alexander Theatre of Helsinki.
The grand opening occurred on 30 March 1880 with Charles Gounod's Faust.

Modern times

Since 1993, the theatre has been used for guest stage performances of various genres. The complex also houses different offices, rehearsal facilities, dance studios and different companies. The theatre hosts opera, ballet, circus, drama, and dance. It has an auditorium with 500 seats and rehearsal studios.