As early as 1796 Odense Teater was engaged in producing theatre on a professional basis.

In 1914 Odense Teater was established at the present location in Jernbanegade, in the centre of the native town of Hans Christian Andersen.

Being a theatre for the province of Funen Odense Teater is under an obligation to produce a comprehensive repertory consisting of Danish as well as foreign classics and contemporary plays, and consisting of performances for children and young people, musicals as well as dance performances.

Recently, the Royal Danish Ballet Academy has established a section of their school at Odense Teater.

Since August 2000 Kasper Wilton has been the artistic manager of Odense Teater.
From August 2010 the artistic manager of Odense Teater will be Michael Mansdotter.

Repertoire  2010/2011

Store Scene
01. CALENDAR GIRLS
02. PETERS CHRISTMAS
03. THE PIGEONS
04  THE ONE AND ONLY

Sukkerkogeriet
05. KARLAS GAME OF PATIENCE
06. CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
07. ANTIGONE

Værkstedet
08. HENRIK AND PERNILLE
09. EVERYTHING UPSIDE DOWN
10. PRESENTATION 2011
11. THE AIR OTHER PEOPLE BREATHE IN
12. HEROES

Foyerscenen
13. GET THAT PIPE OUT OF YOUR MOUTH YOU BASTARD
14. HELLO LILY!

Vollsmose Kulturhus - Store Sal
15. THE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

Guestplays  2010/2011

Store Scene
16. BUBBLES IN THE BROOK
17. SOUVENIR
18. BEAUTIFUL CHARLIE
19. THE STORM
20. IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH ELLING

Sukkerkogeriet
21. THE UNIVERSE OF FINN SØEBORG

Odense Koncerthus
22. MANON LESCAUT
23. THE BARBER OF SEVILLA