Program, 11:00–15:00
There’s always something to do at our Open House, regardless of whether you have a ticket or not.
The activities which require a ticket are listed below under the heading "Activities which require a ticket". Tickets are free but need to be booked in advance since we have limited spaces available.
Doors open, 11:00
Welcome in!
Foyer, 11:00–12:00
See when the musical artists Feline Andersson and Lina Svahn Larsson are made-up as the witches in Wicked Elphaba and Glinda. No ticket needed.
Small Stage and Foyer, 11:00–15:00
No ticket needed
- Dress up in theater costumes
- Be directed
- Get your makeup done by a makeup artist
- Take a look at how hats, wigs, patination and leather work are made. Some of our costume department staff will be on hand to demonstrate.
- Craft witches and creatures on Easter cards and Easter eggs
- Look and feel exciting props from our archive
- Listen to our singers who appear during the day
Main Stage, 11:00–14:30
Peek in the auditorium to see our dancers rehearse for the next big world premiere, Vaults of heaven. No ticket needed.
Activities which require a ticket
Hillary the Witch goes to the Opera
11:05 & 12:50
Would you like to be a test audience for a children’s opera that will have its premiere in the autumn? Häxan Hillary går på Operan is a magical story for children, written by Peter Lundh. Recommended for families with children from 5–10 years old. Performed in Swedish.
Ca 60 mins
Family dance - dance with our dancers!
11:20 & 12:50
Welcome to a playful dance session where we explore movement from our imaginations and whatever our bodies are able to do. For children from 5–12 years old, with an accompanying adult. We encourage adults to participate together with the children. All participants need a ticket, both children and adults. We recommend wearing loose clothes that are comfortable to move in. We will dance in our socks.
Ca 50 mins
Guided tour behind the scenes
11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30 & 14:00
Why are there TVs on the balconies? What happens during a blackout? Is it possible to sing louder than an orchestra? Find out all this and more with our behind the scenes tour (Tour conducted in Swedish.)
60 mins
Vilse i häxskogen by Suzanne Mortensen
11:30, 12:50 & 14:15
Story time in Swedish for children from 6 years old. At the Story Tent in the Opera Bar.
20 mins
Foyer, 14:50
Farewell song. Thanks for coming!
Food & drink for young and old
The cafe is open at 10:00–15:00
The restaurant is open for lunch service at 11:30–15:00
