Teater Sagohuset
Teater Sagohuset is a non-profit professional theater group in Lund, Sweden, founded 1987, producing genre-crossing stage performances integrating speech, dance, and music for children and youth (ages 1-16). It operates a home venue, tours schools and cultural institutions across Skåne and nationally, and runs educational programs with universities and public funders.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersLund, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Teater Sagohuset does
Teater Sagohuset is a non-profit professional theater group founded in 1987 in Lund, Sweden, specializing in genre-crossing stage performances that integrate speech, dance, and music for children and youth ages 1-16. The company operates a home venue at Hyllegränd 16 in Lund and conducts extensive touring productions to schools, cultural venues, and outdoor locations across Skåne and nationally. Its repertoire comprises approximately 18 active productions, including adaptations of canonical Swedish children's literature (Tove Jansson's Moomins, Barbro Lindgren, Sven Nordqvist) and original works, ranging from toddler-friendly performances like 'MAX' and 'Zun Zun' to productions for teenagers such as 'Ja skiter i att det är fejk' and the upcoming 'Selmas val'.
The business model combines earned revenue (ticket sales, 150 SEK/year memberships) with substantial public and foundation grant funding from Kulturrådet, Lunds Kommun, Region Skåne, Allmänna Arvsfonden, and a network of more than 20 private foundations. Educational programming — Skapande skola, Skratt i skolan, Fake News classroom materials, and bespoke professional development for educators — is delivered alongside touring shows, often through research collaborations with Lund University. Key projects include 'Hur vet man det?' (science and theater for ages 10-12), 'Scen, Konst, Lek' (stage arts in adapted primary schools since 2022), and 'Muntligt berättande i förskolan' (preschool literacy, 2025-2027).
The organization operates with a small core team of approximately 11 employees (15-20 listed team members including artistic and pedagogical staff) and an ensemble of actors, dancers, and musicians. H1 2026 activity shows 125 performances and 50 pedagogical programs reaching 8,200 people. Co-productions with Moomsteatern, Skånes Dansteater, and Kulturen i Lund, alongside academic partnerships with Lund University and SLU Alnarp, position the theater as a regional cultural-institutional node rather than a standalone commercial entity. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.
Teater Sagohuset firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Teater Sagohuset
- Legal name
- Teater Sagohuset
- Website
- https://sagohuset.nu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Teater Sagohuset is a non-profit professional theater group in Lund, Sweden, founded 1987, producing genre-crossing stage performances integrating speech, dance, and music for children and youth (ages 1-16). It operates a home venue, tours schools and cultural institutions across Skåne and nationally, and runs educational programs with universities and public funders.
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- akta.pro rank
Teater Sagohuset industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Children's and Youth Theater Services
- NAICS
- Performing Arts Companies (7111), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Fine Arts Schools (61161)
- SIC
- Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Educational Services (8200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Children’s & Youth Theatre (MPAGABAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Classical & Contemporary Theatre (Plays/Drama) (MPAGABAH), Performing Arts Programs (Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theater) (EDAJAJAE)
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Where Teater Sagohuset is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lund
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Teater Sagohuset business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Ticket Sales: Revenue from tickets to performances at home venue and touring shows
- Membership Fees: Annual membership at 150 kr/year with invitations to premieres and events
- Public Funding and Grants: Support from Kulturrådet, Lunds Kommun, Region Skåne, and various foundations for projects and operations
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Annual membership |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ticket-based performances |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Teater Sagohuset product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Teater Sagohuset produces and tours original children's and youth theater performances combining speech, dance, and music, performing at its home venue in Lund and at schools, cultural institutions, and outdoor venues across Sk\u00e5ne and Sweden. Beyond ticketed productions, the company delivers pedagogical and educational theater programs (including Skapande skola collaborations, Skratt i skolan classroom shows, and teacher training), develops accessibility-inclusive performances, and runs funded projects such as Hur vet man det? (with Lund University), Scen, Konst, Lek (in adapted schools), and Muntligt ber\u00e4ttande i f\u00f6rskolan (a preschool literacy initiative).
Product overview
Teater Sagohuset is a professional theater company founded in 1987 in Lund, Sweden, specializing in stage performances for children and young people. The company operates a home venue in Lund and tours nationally and internationally. The core offering consists of approximately 18 different theatrical productions ranging from performances for toddlers (ages 1-3) to productions for teenagers (ages 12-16), covering genres from outdoor musical adventures to classroom educational performances. Key productions include 'Det var en gång en massa väsen i världen' (outdoor adventure), 'MAX' (international touring show for ages 1-3), 'Hattjakten' (Sven Nordqvist adaptation), and 'Du Ljuger!' (Fake News educational performance). Beyond performances, the company offers extensive educational programs including 'Skapande skola' (creative school collaborations), 'Skratt i skolan' (classroom performances on curriculum topics), professional training for educators, and special projects like 'Hur vet man det?' (science collaboration with Lund University), 'Scen, Konst, Lek' (stage arts in special education), and 'Muntligt berättande i förskolan' (preschool literacy project). The company also runs a senior program with special December performances. Productions are often developed in collaboration with universities, special schools, and other theater companies including Moomsteatern and Skånes Dansteater.
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- Det var en g\u00e5ng en massa v\u00e4sen i v\u00e4rlden Musical outdoor performance featuring the rosefinch Lajka who must migrate but hasn't learned to fly. An adventure involving encounters with mythical creatures such as sea hags, genies, and yokaies. Performed as outdoor summer shows and as indoor performances at the home venue, targeting ages 4\u20139.
- Selmas val Stage production for teenagers ages 12\u201316, scheduled for autumn premiere at Teater Sagohuset's home venue in Lund as part of the 2026 fall season.
- Hattjakten Performance based on Sven Nordqvist's picture book 'Hattjakten' (The Hat Chase) about a grandfather searching for his missing hat. A musical theater and dance adventure exploring memories, childhood, and old age.
- Vems lilla m\u00f6ssa flyger Collaboration with Moomsteatern Malm\u00f6 and Sk\u00e5nes Dansteater. Performance based on Barbro Lindgren's book 'Vems lilla m\u00f6ssa flyger' featuring 10 actors on stage. A warm, funny and melancholic celebration of the eccentric in life.
- Det var en g\u00e5ng en pojke som inte kunde bli r\u00e4dd Performance based on folk tales featuring a shepherd girl who meets a troll and a boy named Hans on adventures. Explores themes of fear and bravery through audience immersion in a storybook world. Used as the touring production for the Scen, Konst, Lek project in adapted schools.
- Nattv\u00e4ktarnas hemlighet Annual chronicle play in collaboration with Kulturen i Lund featuring 20 performers. An adventure following night watchmen discovering their secret.
- Flickan utan ansikte A spooky story performance based on Ingelin Angerborn's book about a girl who talks to an imaginary friend, with mysterious occurrences in an old house. Mystery/thriller for children ages 9\u201312.
- Ja skiter i att det \u00e4r fejk, det \u00e4r f\u00f6rj\u00e4vligt \u00e4nd\u00e5 Performance about fake news and hasty conclusions for young people ages 12\u201315. Addresses the importance of source criticism when rumors spread online.
- Den Stora Ordfabriken Dance and musical theater about a land where people must buy words to speak. Addresses the importance of language and communication for children ages 5\u20139.
- Glasm\u00e4starens testamente Winter family performance about the theater's history moving into an old glass workshop. A warm, exciting, slightly scary and humorous tale about every person's ability to change the world.
- Resan till Melonia Stormy and humorous tribute to theater and poetry based on Per \u00c5hlin's film inspired by Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'. A family adventure about human exploitation of nature.
- Fika med faster Dettan Caf\u00e9 theater performance where an actor portrays his own aunt's life stories, designed for three generations to experience together. Explores family history and reflection.
- Hur gick det sen? Puppet theater based on Tove Jansson's Moomin characters featuring Moomintroll, Snufkin and Little My. Dance and music bring the landscape to life in an adventure for ages 4+.
- Insektsorkestern Traveling insect orchestra performance teaching children about insects' importance for Earth's biodiversity. Created in collaboration with Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU Alnarp).
- Krakel Spektakel Space ballet based on Lennart Hellsing's characters using rhythm, dance and interactive play. Created for theater trio for ages 4\u20138.
- Zun Zun \u2013 det l\u00e5ter! Early childhood performance (ages 1\u20133) combining dance and theater in a world of sound, movement and silence. Collaboration with dance company Memory Wax.
- MAX \u2013 PJ\u00c4SEN OM BOLLEN, BILEN OCH LAMPAN Performance based on Barbro Lindgren's character Max, involving themes of Ball, Car, Lamp, Words, Colors and Melody. Designed for the youngest audiences (ages 1\u20133) and has toured internationally across the USA, France, India, China, Norway, Cuba, Finland, and Germany.
- Pojken och stj\u00e4rnan Performance based on Barbro Lindgren's story about friendship between a boy and a circus horse. A humanistic adventure about the courage to maintain friendship despite fear.
- Du Ljuger! Classroom performance about fake news. Three actors visit schools to discuss Fake News with students, developed in collaboration with cognitive researchers at Lund University.
- Skapande skola Educational program where the theater visits schools to conduct creative projects in connection with performances. Can be customized to meet class wishes and curriculum goals. Funded through the Swedish Arts Council's Skapande skola initiative.
- Skratt i skolan Exploratory project using theater as a resource in schools. Classroom performances including 'Kriget om kroppen' (grades 4\u20136, about the immune system) and 'Fr\u00e5n Gustav Vasa till Amerikat' (grades 5\u20136, about Swedish history and emigration).
- Fake News Educational Material Teacher resources and materials for teaching source criticism and media literacy to children. Includes films, lesson plans and PowerPoint presentations covering research methods, conspiracy theories, and statistics manipulation. Developed in collaboration with Professor Agneta Gulz at Lund University (2021\u20132023 Fake News project).
- Pedagogiska handledningar (Post-Performance Materials) Teaching guides with reflective discussion tips and exercises for classrooms to continue learning after performances.
- Hur vet man det? Collaboration project between Teater Sagohuset and Lund University for children ages 10\u201312. Combines current research and science with culture and stage arts for participatory learning. Themes: Earth, Space, Humans, and Love. Supported by NanoLund, Sten K Johnsons Stiftelse, Oscar och Maria Ekmans Donationsfond.
- Scen, Konst, Lek Project bringing more stage arts to adapted compulsory schools in Sk\u00e5ne. Performs at special schools with follow-up music and movement workshops. Ongoing since 2022, funded by Swedbanks \u00c4garestiftelse Sk\u00e5ne, Sparbanken Syd, Olga \u00c5hlunds stiftelse, Einar Hansens Allhems stiftelse, Kulturr\u00e5det, and 18 additional foundations.
- Muntligt ber\u00e4ttande i f\u00f6rskolan Literacy project for children ages 4\u20137 in preschools. Funded by Allm\u00e4nna Arvsfonden (2025\u20132027). Develops rhyme stories with children based on phonemes, creating an illustrated storybook. Collaboration with researcher Betty T\u00e4rning at Lund University.
- Decemberprogram f\u00f6r seniorer Senior program during December with lectures and performances for elderly audiences. Includes presentations by historians and a performance of 'Vems lilla m\u00f6ssa flyger'. Supported by Socialstyrelsen.
- Utbildning f\u00f6r personal Professional development and training for preschool and school educators in storytelling techniques and theater tools. Includes custom workshops and a storytelling technique course.
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Teater Sagohuset partnerships and signals
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Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Lunds UniversitetcoreOngoing collaboration on research projects including 'Hur vet man det?' (How do we know?) - a project combining science research with theater for children ages 10-12, and 'Muntligt berättande i förskolan' with researcher Betty Tärning.
- Agneta Gulz (Lunds Universitet)coreCollaboration with Professor Agneta Gulz in cognitive science on the Fake News project (2021-2023), developing educational materials about source criticism for children and youth.
- Kulturen i LundcoreUnique collaboration producing 'Nattväktarnas hemlighet' at Kulturen in Lund with 20 performers.
- Moomsteatern MalmöcoreCollaborative production 'Vems lilla mössa flyger' with Moomsteatern in Malmö, involving performers from both theaters and Skånes Dansteater.
- Skånes DansteatercorePartner in the collaborative production 'Vems lilla mössa flyger' with Moomsteatern and Teater Sagohuset.
- Memory WaxminorDance company collaboration on the 'Zun Zun' production combining dance and theater.
- SLU AlnarpminorCollaboration on 'Insektsorkestern' production with Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Teater Sagohuset competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Unga Klara: Stockholm's leading children's and youth theater producing original stage works for young audiences. Closest Swedish analog in mission (children/youth theater), scale (ensemble + touring), and pedagogical integration.
- Lunds Stadsteater: Regional repertory theater also based in Lund, Sweden, presenting plays and performances for diverse audiences including family programming. Comparable as a co-located professional theater competing for the same regional audience and municipal funding pool.
- Teater Vesta: Swedish touring children's theater producing performances for schools and family audiences nationwide. Closely comparable in business model (touring to schools, pedagogical programs, family shows).
- Moomsteatern Malmö: Malmö-based children's theater producing live performances for young audiences. Directly comparable peer: same age-group focus, similar touring-to-schools model, and an active collaboration partner on Vems lilla mössa flyger.
Regional players
- Västanå Teater: Independent Swedish theater (based in Värmland/Rättvik) producing literary adaptations and touring productions including family programming. Comparable as a non-municipal Swedish touring theater with an original-ensemble model.
- Folkteatern Göteborg: Independent regional theater in Gothenburg producing plays and performances for varied audiences. Comparable as a Swedish independent theater operating outside the municipal-stadsteater system with similar funding mix.
Broad incumbents
- Skånes Dansteater: Regional dance company based in Malmö co-producing with Teater Sagohuset. Comparable as a Skåne performing-arts peer funded by Region Skåne with overlapping touring and educational programming.
- Malmö Stadsteater: Larger Skåne-based repertory theater with a wider programming slate including family productions. Comparable as a regional incumbent sharing the same funding bodies and broader Skåne audience.
- Göteborgs Stadsteater: Sweden's largest regional theater with broad programming including children's productions. Comparable as a Swedish publicly-funded theater operating a home venue plus touring, drawing on the same national Kulturrådet funding pool.
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Frequently asked questions about Teater Sagohuset
What does Teater Sagohuset do?
Teater Sagohuset produces and tours original children's and youth theater performances combining speech, dance, and music, performing at its home venue in Lund and at schools, cultural institutions, and outdoor venues across Sk\u00e5ne and Sweden. Beyond ticketed productions, the company delivers pedagogical and educational theater programs (including Skapande skola collaborations, Skratt i skolan classroom shows, and teacher training), develops accessibility-inclusive performances, and runs funded projects such as Hur vet man det? (with Lund University), Scen, Konst, Lek (in adapted schools), and Muntligt ber\u00e4ttande i f\u00f6rskolan (a preschool literacy initiative).
Is Teater Sagohuset a public or private company?
Teater Sagohuset is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Teater Sagohuset founded?
Teater Sagohuset was founded in 1987. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Teater Sagohuset based?
Teater Sagohuset is headquartered in Lund, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Teater Sagohuset make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Ticket Sales are the primary driver. The others are membership Fees and public Funding and Grants.
Who are Teater Sagohuset's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Unga Klara, Lunds Stadsteater, Teater Vesta and Moomsteatern Malmö. Regional players are Västanå Teater and Folkteatern Göteborg. Broad incumbents are Skånes Dansteater, Malmö Stadsteater and Göteborgs Stadsteater.
Does Teater Sagohuset have an API?
No public API is recorded for Teater Sagohuset.
What industry is Teater Sagohuset in?
Teater Sagohuset's product category is Children's and Youth Theater Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGABAE, Children’s & Youth Theatre, with a secondary code of MPAGABAH, Classical & Contemporary Theatre (Plays/Drama). Its NAICS code is 7111 and its SIC code is 7900.