Add a review of the Stadsschouwburg Theater in Amsterdam

The Stadsschouwburg Theater in Amsterdam used to be considered the official residence of the Dutch National Opera, and this in general is already enough to draw attention to the theater. The Dutch national opera is one of the most serious opera troupes in the country, which has existed since 1946. Now its official residence is the Stopera complex, but the opera and the Dutch national ballet still give performances in their old theater.

And the theater is really old - the first building for him was built on this place in 1774. It burnt down in 1890, and after that, the building that we see now, a bizarre house, similar to a gingerbread house, was built on the ashes. Despite the fabulous appearance, the performances here are serious, from the complex ones - great world premieres, often with guest stars. Many and innovative own productions, which then go around the world.

Unlike many classical theaters, there are many and willingly put modern plays and ballets. For example, in the spring of 2015 there will be a ballet on the "Chronicles of Narnia."

This theater was created immediately as a theater, the word "national" in the name of the company in this case reflects its innovation: the transfer of productions in the 18th century into the national - Dutch - language. Now all the productions here are in the original language, and if in Dutch - then with English subtitles the running line.

The troupe and the program

Here are 2 troupes - the already mentioned Dutch national ballets and opera . This is one of the most serious (although it is fair to admit that there are not many of them in this country) . The level of the productions is very high, often for a performance invite singers or dancers from other theaters - you can see the performances of the best artists of the world . Choreography in ballet silt own, or the authorship of some famous choreographer - the level of performers allows you to put even the most difficult things . The guest performers also happen, but they are not very much in percentage terms .

Part of the productions are classical, usually in these cases very difficult - with good choreography, costumes, scenery, etc., and some - innovative.

For example, the action of some classical opera can be transferred to the present, somewhere on the dancers there can be ambiguous costumes, many stage-technical innovations and t . d . In general, the program is very diverse .Unlike many other classical theaters, there are many and willingly put modern plays and ballets . Another interesting point - here there are things that you can come with children . For example, in the spring of 2015 . there will be a ballet on "The Chronicles of Narnia" . Even here the performances of young artists are held, some of them can also go with the whole family . In addition to big performances, there are also various small (and, correspondingly, much less expensive) events - for example, short concerts in lunch time .

Official review - building and program

Information:

Official address: Amsterdam, Amstel 3, Stadsschouwburg. You can get there by metro or tram (in both cases you need to go to the Waterlooplein stop) or by a water taxi (it stops right outside the theater).

The theater opens an hour before the performance starts, and in this case it's better to come in early - look inside a beautiful old building . There are daytime performances (usually they start at 1:30 pm), but most performances are evening performances, after the performance is not allowed into the hall . The level of ticket prices here for Western European standards is average - usually within from 15 to 150 EUR (for the winter of 2015 .), the premieres are dor Auger . But it is worth considering that it is better to buy tickets to this theater in advance, as long as there is a possibility to choose a place, because places for inexpensive tickets here are mostly uncomfortable - the building is old .