It was possibly the oldest theatre in Scandinavia, but the information is scarce and it is unconfirmed if the theater permit was in fact used.
In 1637, Christian Thum (d. 1655) bought the Björnegården ('Bear's Yard') at Södermalm at St Paulsgatan and Björnegårdsgatan in Stockholm.
The house was named "Bears' Yard" because it was a local since long used for Blood sport and bear-baiting.
[1] On 15 August 1640, Christian Thum was given a royal permit to manage a "Comedy House" (theater) in the Björngården.
[2] There is little information even of the theatrical activity of Thum at court, even though that is confirmed to have taken place.