Thinking that perhaps not everyone would be interested in this 18th-century gem, we're putting it here by itself.
Gustav III was sometimes known as the "Theatre King", due to his passion for and dedication to the performing arts. He had at least 2 theatres built at royal residences....Gripsholm and Drottningholm. He also enjoyed acting until his advisors suggested it was unseemly for a king to be performing onstage. After that, he limited himself to writing plays and directing.
The stage in all its (somewhat dim….) glory
The Proscenium
The "Dome"....not as deep as it looks. Forced perspective at its best.
The outer round were trap-door windows, so the servants could watch also.
Backstage...scene-shifting machinery original to the 1700s
The ropes are new, the rest is original.
In the castle entryway, there is a model of the whole castle. So, more pics of the theatre….
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