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The history of Royal Theatre Carré is closely associated with the family Carré. The family Carré is a French/German dynasty of highly skilled riders and circus artists who performed in the Netherlands for the first time in September 1863. They did an horse-act on the annual fair of Amsterdam. From that day on, Carré became a circus. On the 6th of December 1963 Carré revealed something new, called the One Man Show. In history, it had never happened that a variety show artist dared to do this.

On the 1st of January 1977 Carré became a real theatre. The city council bought the theatre and brought back the circus into Carré. The next director took on something new; the own production of the musical ‘Cats’. Carré brought de Dutch showbiz on an international level.

Although Carré is a very old building with a great historical history, behind the scenes its an ultra modern theatre. During a tour you can experience the dynamic and daily live of top entertainment. You will wander the stage, the dressing-rooms and the foyers. Nice stories, architecture, history and the performances during the last 120 years are discussed.

The guided tours take place every Saturday at 11:00. Ticket price: € 12.50. To make a reservation, call +31 20 5249 452.

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Carré | Art & culture, Theaters | Tickets from € 15.00
Amstel 115-125 | Center
Open every day when the theatre starts