Leiden Playhouse [Leiden]
Leidse Schouwburg
Theatre building in Leiden, The Netherlands
schouwburg in Leiden, Nederland
Leiden Playhouse
No heritage stage machinery
In 1705 actor Jacob van Rijndorp received permission to construct the first public theatre in Holland on the site of a burned down brewery. The building was enlarged in 1865 by architect Jan Willem Schaap. He designed the current horseshoe-shaped auditorium that is renowned for its excellent acoustics and perspective.
Built 1705 for the actor Jacob van Rijndorp. 1704 and 1809 rebuildings. 1833 extension. 1865 rebuilding by Jan Willem Schaap. 2009 renovation. 541 seats.