Theaters (theatres) – All our local tips

Café Crea is located on the grounds of some of the most beautiful buildings of the University of Amsterdam, and it is a haven for students looking for a break. As the place is divided into three smaller parts, the conversations of the guests do not bounce around against the walls, but fill the rooms with a pleasant humming.

Crea is one of my favorite places to go to when I need to study or write, want to drink coffee and read a newspaper, or drink a beer with fellow students. Located in a quieter part, but right the middle of the centre, it is a perfect base of operations to plan your explorations in.

In the meantime you can enjoy a delicious coffee, French toast, a sandwich or a bowl of soup, or even a decent and decently priced dinner between five and eight-thirty. With a different atmosphere in each of the rooms and a small patio on the canal side, you can be sure to find a spot that fits your mood.

The view from the patio is picturesque in a way that is typical for Amsterdam. Since I have been studying at the UvA, I have found the surroundings of Crea very inspiring. You feel very close to the history of the city and the university. When you are there, take the time to enjoy the atmosphere and stroll around between the university-buildings.

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Café Crea | Art & culture, Bars, Coffee & tea, Theaters, Restaurants (intern.) | Beer € 2.00
Turfdraagsterpad 17 | Old center | +31205251423
Mon – Sat 10:00 – 01:00, Sun 11:00 – 19:00

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. One man alone for a big audience. 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, with the production of Cats.

Tours
Although Carré is a very old building with a great historical history, behind the scenes its an ultra modern theatre. During this 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. You will get the complete story and nothing will be a secret anymore!

The guided tours take place every Saturday at 11:00. Ticket price: € 8.00. To make a reservation, call +31 20 5249 452.

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

For the past four years I come here to see the Russian Ballet of Tsjaikovski. So far, I have seen the Nutcracker & Mouceking, the Swanlake and Cinderella. This year I am going to see Coppela. This one is actually from the Dutch Ballet, but really nice.

Each year I loved the performances and the atmosphere of the entire evening. It is lovely to go out once a year, all dressed up, to see these dancers doing the best they can.

Yes, it is classical ballet, and I know that not everyone is into this, but what I really envy, is the story they are telling by dancing and the changing scenery. For me, this makes the whole fairytale complete!

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City Hall Stopera | Art & culture, Theaters | 4th category € 20.00
Amstel 3 | Old center | +31205518117
See the website for the program