Christopher Læssø: Acting, Family Life, and Everyday Gems in Christianshavn
Christopher Læssø: Acting, Family Life, and Everyday Gems in Christianshavn
Christopher Læssø is an actor and a new father, yet he still finds time to nurture his creativity and enjoy daily life in Christianshavn. Here, he talks about his interests, his work at The Royal Danish Theatre, and his favorite spots around the city.
We sat down with Christopher Læssø in his home on Christianshavn, a charming place with a rich sense of history. The view from his window is ever-chan- ging, with boats, bikes, and people flowing through the streets. The courtyard outside, with its fig and plum trees, adds a touch of magic to the space.
This is the home of a man who values creativity, family, and the beauty in life’s small details. His warmth and curiosity are evident in every corner. Here’s what Christopher has discovered on his journey, and what we can take away from his experiences.
MMG: Who are you, and what do you do?
Christopher: My name is Christopher Læssø, and I am an actor.
MMG: What ’s capturing your interest the most at the moment?
Christopher: Right now, I’m really focused on the things close to me. I’ve just become a father to a baby girl, and I’m spending a lot of time with my family. Besides our newborn, we have two other children, and sometimes it feels like a full-time job to balance everything.
Artistically, I’m currently in rehearsals at The Royal Danish Theatre, where we’re working on Billy Elliot the Musical. It ’s my first pure musical, so it ’s a big challenge and also a learning process like no other.
MMG: Where do you go to recharge, get new energy, or spark creative processes?
Christopher: When I need to recharge my creativity or jumpstart a dramatic process, I have a variety of places I turn to. One of my go-tos is the Glyptoteket. The many sculptures, paintings, and the architectural setting ignite thoughts and ideas. Standing in front of a statue can inspire ideas about character traits, expressions, or posture.
A painting can evoke a mood for a scene or a composition that can be brought to the stage. In that way, I also feel that our shared cultural heritage is carried into the modern portrayal of people, which I see as one of my most important tasks in my work.
MMG: What ’s a unique trait you have that people may not necessarily know about ?
Christopher: Paradoxically, I have a unique trait that may seem trivial, but it ’s very important to me. It ’s my extreme curiosity. I’ve often been told that my curiosity can border on being intimidating, but I do my best to let the person know that I’m not judging them and that I’m a collaborator who’s genuinely interested in what they have to say.
I never take it personally if someone doesn’t want to share something with me, but I will always ask questions to show interest. In the old days, it was called ”small talk”, but that concept is sadly disappearing. I, however, love it.
MMG: What makes Christianshavn special to you, and what are your favorite places?
Christopher: Christianshavn is my home, and what makes the island special is the constant flow of life. Whether it ’s water, boats, people, or bikes (sometimes all three in beautiful harmony), there’s an energy that ’s always moving.
When I look out my window, the view is never the same, and that gives me a sense of calm.
My three favorite spots are Eiffel Bar, Kanal Cafeen, and Bøllet. And when the budget allows, I indulge myself at the chocolate shop Confecture Copenha-gen, a small gem in Overgaden with heavenly ice cream.
Our courtyard is also a gem—it ’s one of the only open courtyards in Copenhagen, and tourists often stop to learn about the old smithy and the timber-framed houses that have stood side by side since the 1600s. There’s something magical about the courtyard, and with fig, plum, and apple trees growing there, you can’t help but love the view from the window.
