Dansk Modelteater Forening

Dansk Modelteater Forening is a Danish association dedicated to the hobby and craft of model theatre (miniature theatre). According to its official website, the association has existed since 1943, though it traces the birth of Danish model theatre to 7 February 1880, when Alfred Jacobsen published the first issue of the small magazine "Souflören", which aimed to create a unique Danish puppet theatre. The association serves as a community for enthusiasts, offering membership that includes a magazine, meetings, workshops, and access to materials. Members share tips and tricks, perform plays for each other, and can buy and sell model theatre materials through flea markets, auctions, and a dedicated sales group. The association also maintains a Facebook group with over 600 members, open to both members and non-members. It helps new members get started by providing theatres and plays at symbolic prices, and organizes workshops on topics such as mounting, digital sound editing, and diode lighting. The association is based in Denmark and operates primarily in Danish.

The history of Dansk Modelteater Forening is intertwined with the broader history of Danish model theatre. According to the association's website, the birth of Danish model theatre is traditionally dated to 7 February 1880, when Alfred Jacobsen published the first issue of a small magazine called "Souflören". This publication aimed to foster a unique Danish puppet theatre, and it included as a supplement a beautiful proscenium made after the Royal Theatre's design. Patient subscribers could, after many months, eventually perform plays such as "Kaptajn Grants Børn" (Captain Grant's Children), "Jorden Rundt i 80 Dage" (Around the World in 80 Days), and many others. This marked the beginning of a hobby that would grow into a dedicated community. The association itself, Dansk Modelteater Forening, was founded in 1943, as indicated by the website's tagline "Siden 1943" (Since 1943). It was established to bring together enthusiasts of this miniature theatrical art form, providing a platform for sharing knowledge, materials, and performances. Over the decades, the association has served as a hub for model theatre practitioners in Denmark, organizing meetings, workshops, and social events. In the modern era, the association has adapted to digital communication, maintaining a website and a Facebook group with over 600 members. It continues to support new members by offering theatres and plays at symbolic prices, and by conducting workshops on contemporary topics such as digital sound editing and diode lighting. The association also facilitates the exchange of materials through flea markets, auctions, and a dedicated sales group. While the exact number of members is not stated, the Facebook group's size suggests a healthy and active community. The association remains dedicated to preserving the heritage of Danish model theatre while embracing new techniques and technologies.

• 1943

  Dansk Modelteater Forening is founded.

• 1880

  Alfred Jacobsen publishes the first issue of "Souflören", marking the traditional birth of Danish model theatre.

A community-oriented association for model theatre enthusiasts, preserving Danish model theatre heritage since 1880 and providing resources, events, and networking for members.

Product categories. Membership · Magazine · Workshops · Flea markets and auctions · Model theatre materials

1. 1Dansk Modelteater Forening | Siden 1943dansk-modelteater.dk
2. 2Dansk Modelteater Forening - Wikidatawikidata.org