Amsterdam's oldest theatre, opened in 1786 on the Amstel and a national monument, known as the cabaret temple of the Netherlands: Wim Kan, Toon Hermans, Youp van 't Hek, Brigitte Kaandorp and Hans Teeuwen all played here. It seats 503 and still programmes both big names and debutants.
- Address
- Amstel 56-58, 1017 CR Amsterdam
- Hours
- not verified
- Best time to go
- Evening · About 2.5 h
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- €€
- Entry
- Tickets for shows
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Most shows are in Dutch; it is the place to see Dutch cabaret (kleinkunst) as locals do.
- Book ahead for well-known names.
- Rijksmonument no. 196; look at the facade from the Amstel quay.