Oslo's main theatre opened in September 1899 with Bjørn Bjørnson as it's first director. The architect was Henrik Bull. The building is surrounded by statues of well-known authors: Henrik Ibsen, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and Ludvig Holberg - and actors: Johanne Dybvad and Per Aabel. Across the street the University Square surrounded by three buildings: Domus Bibliotheca (The Library) to the left, Domus Media in the middle and Domus Academica to the right.