The National Theatre in The Hague is the largest touring theatre company in the Netherlands and stages productions across the country. It is the only national theatre organisation to stage productions for all ages. The National Theatre has three theatres in The Hague: the Koninklijke Schouwburg, Theater aan het Spui and Zaal 3.
Theater aan het Spui is a flat-floor theatre situated on Spuiplein in The Hague. On Spuiplein, the cultural heart of the city, you will find, alongside Theater aan het Spui, the Amare performing arts centre, the Central Library and Filmhuis Den Haag.
The theatre, designed by architect Herman Hertzberger, has two auditoriums: the main auditorium with 360 seats and the smaller auditorium with 170 seats. At Theater aan het Spui, new theatre productions from across the country are constantly on show, featuring unique performances combining music, dance and/or drama. Since its opening in 1993, the theatre has become The Hague’s living room. In the foyer, there is often plenty of time for a drink and a chat both before and after the performance, and after the performance, often with the actors as well.
Theater aan het Spui also produces its own shows and hosts various festivals, including Movies that Matter, Rewire, Crossing Border, the Holland Dance Festival, and the children’s theatre festivals De Betovering and Lentekriebels.
Accessibility
Accessible seating is available in the auditorium. These are seats in the front row – the seat next to them is kept free for your companion. The seat can be removed if necessary, for example if you are coming in a wheelchair. Please send an email to kassa@hnt.nl or call 088 3565356.
Parking
The nearest car parks are the Q-Park Veerkaden and Stadhuis Parking car parks. If you’re coming by public transport (Tram 1, 9, 15 & 16).
