Royal Theatre Carré [Amsterdam]
Koninklijk Theater Carré
Teatro Carré
Theatre building in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, opened in 1887
Rijksmonument op Amstel 115
Royal Theatre Carré
Built 1887 as a circus building by J. P. F. van Rossem and W. J. Vuyk within eight months for the circus master, Oscar Carré. Opened 3 Dec 1887 as Koninklijk Nederlandsch Circus Directie Oscar Carré. 1893 converted into a theatre by Le Jenne. Re-opened 1893 by a variety performance of Fritz van Haarlems Specialiteitengezelschap. Various later rebuildings. 1991-1993 major rebuilding of stage house by Onno Greiner and Martien van Goor; addition of a new studio stage, Klein Carré (100 seats). 2004 renovations. Main auditorium: 1700 seats (circus performances), 2000 seats (theatre performances). Used for musical performances, popular concerts, and for an annual circus season.