Located in Munsu Street in East Pyongyang, it was opened in May Juche 78 (1989).
Renovated magnificently in Juche 96 (2007), it is fully provided with latest lighting apparatuses and other up-to-date facilities.
Its plottage is 62 000 m² and total floor space 45 300 m².
The entrance hall, auditorium, stage, and management and operation part of the theatre were arranged in favour of performance and viewing.
The entrance hall part consists of four storeys and the part of different practice rooms is made up of seven storeys. The viewing hall can be used to play an opera, drama and general performance, and hold different meetings.
It has a seating capacity of 1 500.