In the center of The Hague is the Royal Theater, one of the leading theaters in the Netherlands with Het Nationale Theater as a regular company.
The Royal Theater is one of the oldest theaters in the Netherlands and is located in the heart of The Hague on Korte Voorhout. The historic building has been used as a theater since 1804.
In both the Main Hall and the Paradise - the intimate top-floor auditorium - a wide variety of performances are performed for large audiences. Occasionally, the classic foyers are also used for a performance.
Koninklijke Schouwburg History
The magnificent building was originally constructed in 1766 as a palace for Prince Karel Christiaan van Nassau-Weilburg, the brother-in-law of Stadholder William V. In 1802, after the prince's death, a group of prominent citizens of The Hague leased the palace for a period of 99 years.
Under their leadership, the palace was converted into a theater.
Over the past two centuries, the building has undergone many renovations and changes. Between 1997 and 1999, the Koninklijke Schouwburg (Royal Theatre) was completely renovated, and the main innovations were the double staircase of frosted glass and new gray seats with more legroom.