Södra Teatern (Southern Theatre) is a theatre, located in the "Söder"-district in Stockholm. It is one of Stockholm's most appreciated private theatres. Established in 1859, it is Stockholm's oldest private theatre. It has two restaurants, outdoor terraces and seven stages. “… a palace of entertainment with an intellectual bite”. (Dagens Nyheter, Swedish newspaper) Since 1997, focus has been set on staging international performances.