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Theatres in the Netherlands
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Bellevue Theatre
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Town: Amsterdam
Address: Leidsekade 90
Phone: +31 20 624 72 48
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| Bellevue Theatre is located in the Leidseplein - the so-called 'dramatic' area of Amsterdam. It has two stages – a big and a small one. The big stage is open for guest performances and also presents its own productions. Performances are often held at lunch-time about 5 times a week. Very popular among the locals, the Bellevue Theatre presents predominantly performances in Dutch. Since 2007, there is also the small stage. It is called Club Calotte and is home to diverse music performances, where you can listen to jazz, rock and pop music.
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Beurs van Berlage
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Town: Amsterdam
Address: Damrak 277
Phone: +31 20 530 41 41
e-mail: info@beursvanberlage.nl
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| Beurs van Berlage is housed in an imposing building between the Dam Square and the Amsterdam Central station. It has several halls and is suitable for various events - from official dinners to congresses and from dramatic performances to music concerts. There is a cafe, auction rooms, a museum, and much more. Various events can be attended here all year long. You can also rent the place to organize your private events.
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Boom Chicago / Leidseplein Theatre
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Town: Amsterdam
Address: Leidseplein 12
Phone: +31 20 423 01 01
e-mail: reservations@boomchicago.nl
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| In the beginning of the 90s, a group of American immigrants in the lively Dutch capital decided to share their new idea with the world. They were bold and daring and needed large audience for whom they could perform. First, they formed the Boom Chicago group, naming it after their home home town. Boom Chicago started out as an improvisational comedy and sketch studio. Its founders skillfully mixed political satire with comedy and humor addressing the issues form the headlines. They created performances, which provoked, made laugh and were always a bit “right in the heart.”
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Brakke Grond
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Town: Amsterdam
Address: Nes 45
Phone: +31 20 626 68 66
e-mail: info@brakkegrond.nl
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| Brakke Grond is part of the Flemish Cultural Centre. It houses in the same building a bar, restaurant, an art gallery and a theatre. Set in a quiet and pretty little square, the Brakke Grond is located just off the famous Nes street. The bar is famous for serving some of the best Flemish beers.
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Cameleon Theater
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Town: Amsterdam
Address: 3e Kostverlorenkade 35
Phone: +31 20 489 46 56
e-mail: info@decameleon.nl
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Price: 3.5 - 25 EUR
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| Cameleon Theater, seating 80 people, offers a diverse programme to the inhabitants of the city as well as people visiting Amsterdam. Its vast range of performances will suite all tastes and ages. It features works by well-established authors as well young playwrights, theatre as well as musical performances and some very nice plays for children. Compact and cosy, the theatre is the favourite place of art-lovers of the Dutch capital.
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Comedy Café
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Town: Amsterdam
Address: Max Euweplein 43-5
Phone: +31 20 638 39 71
e-mail: comedycafe@chello.nl
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Price: 5 - 35 EUR
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| A place of tradition and traditionally known for being open to innovative talents - this is the Comedy Café. In fact this is the oldest comedy café in the Netherlands. Today you can see here both national and international artists and musicians as well as young talents performing on the weekly open stage. Food is also served here, most often snacks or some light specialities. However, it's recommended to book a table in advance. Artistic atmosphere and a very authentic spirit make the place worth your visit!
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Cosmic Theater
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Town: Amsterdam
Address: Nes 75
Phone: +31 20 6228858
e-mail: l.kembel@cosmictheater.nl
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| Cosmic Theatre is a direct successor of the Cosmic Illusion - dramaturgical initiative launched in Curacao back in 1973 by the author de Rooy. Later on, the talents of de Rooy and de Palm and joined in creating the Cosmic Illusion, to be transformed into the Cosmic Theatre of Amsterdam. Today, the place provides a setting for Amsterdam's artistic expression. It invites new artistic endeavours, while performing its traditional repertoire as well. The Cosmic Theatre is a symbol of the union of many cultures, many nations and many inspirations - which is in fact the essence of modern Amsterdam.
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Crea Theater
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Town: Amsterdam
Address: Turfdraagsterpad 17
Phone: +31 20 5251400
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| CREA is the name of the cultural organization belonging to the University of Amsterdam. It unites young artists and innovators into various initiatives, one of most prominent among which is the Crea Theatre. Crea Theatre gives stage mainly to students' performances. It's located in the very heart of the city, on the campus of the University. Modern or Classical, the young spirit of the spectacles is really unique. The Theatre also hosts guest performances.
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