De Engelenbak offers an array of theatre productions by amateurs. The main draw is Open Bak, an open-stage event (10.30pm Tue) where anything goes: it's the longest-running...

Amsterdam's oldest theatre (built in 1786) and one of its most important, De Kleine Komedie is the nation's premier cabaret stage, though it also offers a wide range of musical...

De Krakeling is the only Dutch theatre that programmes exclusively for children. There are separate productions for over-12s and under-12s. For non-Dutchies, there are puppet...

A cornerstone of progressive Dutch theatre since the 1960s, Frascati gives promising artists the chance to stage their productions on one of its three stages. Their mission? To...

The Gasthuis emerged from an influential group of squatters; even when their old home, a former hospital, was under threat, their activities contributed a great deal towards...

This venue on Kloveniersburgwal is the home of De Theatercompagnie, a huge ensemble that emerged from the fusion of De Trust and Art & Pro. Under the astute direction of Theu...

After a big renovation, Het Rozentheater now hosts theatre by and for young people. The performers are professionals, theatre students or enthusiastic amateurs between aged 15...

After the closure of partner Nieuwe de la Mar Theater in 2006, the Bellevue (which dates to 1840), has started on a solo journey. Shows are acted out on three podia: one for...

A relatively new theatre in the western part of town, De Cameleon offers a wide variety of theatre performances (often in English) along with acting and voice workshops for all...

On the sprawling terrain of the city's former gas works, the Westergasfabriek reopened in 2003 with much fanfare after years of renovation, asbestos removal and soil...