First Swedish-language theatre groups in Pori were established in the 1840s.
It merged with Pori Stage Theatre (Porin Näyttämö) in 1931.
[2] Former actors and directors of Pori Theatre include names like Matti Kassila, Ilmari Unho, Tommi Rinne and Saara Ranin.
Theatre is located in a 1884 completed Renaissance Revival style building which was designed by Swedish architect Johan Erik Stenberg.
The main auditorium has 313 seats and the 1974 opened studio stage 100.