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Whether you’re an expat, an international student or a native Dutchman with a love of foreign theatre: we have good news! Theater Rotterdam puts on performances for non-Dutch speakers right in the centre of Rotterdam. Our program includes a lot of (dance) performances as well as plays in English, with subtitles or without any speech. Feel free to browse through our selection.
Season 2025-2026
Agenda
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GERMAN STAATSTHEATER
Kunstenwerkplaats / Rosie Sommers & Micha GoldbergAuf Hochdeutsch mit Variationen!Dutch premièrewo 18 mrtGERMAN STAATSTHEATER takes the audience on an energetic and performative journey led by a group of performers. In Hochdeutsch mit Variationen they explore through an unrelenting slapstick of overstretched bodies what community and solidarity can still mean in the individualistic, success-driven society we live in.
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wo 18 mrt 20:00 - 21:30Bestel kaarten +
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wo 18 mrt 20:00 - 21:30Bestel kaarten +
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becoming god
Frascati Producties / Melyn Chowdo 19 mrtHoe haal je het mystieke terug uit een geschiedenis die alles wat onverklaarbaar is probeerde uit te wissen of te corrigeren? In becoming god gaat Melyn Chow op zoek naar het goddelijke dat voor haar altijd verboden terrein was.
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do 19 mrt 20:15 - 21:15Bestel kaarten +
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do 19 mrt 20:15 - 21:15Bestel kaarten +
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While Taking Shape
Amparo González Solavr 20 mrtWhile Taking Shape is een intieme dansvoorstelling die gebaren onderzoekt als poorten naar herinneringen en als verbindende schakels tussen lichamen en ervaringen.
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vr 20 mrt 20:15 - 21:15Bestel kaarten +
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vr 20 mrt 20:15 - 21:15Bestel kaarten +
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De mens, het duurde maar heel even (8+)
Planktonzo 22 mrtIn een wervelend duet tussen de mens en de omgeving wordt de 200.000 jaar durende geschiedenis van onze soort op aarde verteld. Van de ontdekking van vuur tot het uitsterven van deze overheersende diersoort: alles komt langs in deze tragikomische, beeldende voorstelling vol inventieve theatertrucs en onverwachte wendingen.
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zo 22 mrt 15:00Geannuleerd
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zo 22 mrt 15:00Geannuleerd
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SOUNDS
Backbonewo 25 mrt
SOUNDS is geen voorstelling die je bekijkt, het is er een die je door je hele lichaam voelt. Het is een fysieke ode aan de kracht van muziek, aan klanken die je niet alleen hoort, maar die door je hele lijf trillen.-
wo 25 mrt 20:15 - 21:15Bestel kaarten +
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wo 25 mrt 20:15Bestel kaarten +
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wo 25 mrt 20:15 - 21:15Bestel kaarten +
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wo 25 mrt 20:15Bestel kaarten +
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LARBI
Introdansvr 27 mrtIntrodans zet het werk van de toonaangevende Vlaams-Marokkaanse choreograaf Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui in de spotlights met het avondvullende programma LARBI; een verkenningstocht van Cherkaoui’s signatuur en een ijzersterke ode aan veerkracht. De avond bevat de gewaardeerde balletten Fall en In Memoriam en het gloednieuwe inclusieve duet Residence. De drie choreografieën vormen een krachtig geheel en tonen Cherkaoui’s unieke signatuur; poëtisch, muzikaal, intens en diep menselijk.
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vr 27 mrt 20:00 - 22:10Bestel kaarten +
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vr 27 mrt 20:00 - 22:10Bestel kaarten +
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Three Times Left is Right
Studio Julian HetzelEen urgent, provocerend en humoristisch stuk over polarisatievr 27 mrtIn hun nieuwe voorstelling vraagt Studio Julian Hetzel zich af: hoe kunnen we samenleven met mensen die er totaal andere opvattingen op nahouden dan wij?
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vr 27 mrt 20:15 - 22:30Bestel kaarten +
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vr 27 mrt 20:15 - 22:30Bestel kaarten +
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I dreamt, it was
NDT 2Een feest voor de zintuigenwo 1 aprNDT-alumni en nieuwe associate choreografen Imre van Opstal & Marne van Opstal zijn terug met een rauwe en emotionele creatie die onderzoekt hoe ruimtes ons beïnvloeden. Makers Sharon Eyal & Gai Behar tonen hun hypnotiserende, kwetsbare en groovy SAABA (2021) in een speciaal voor NDT 2 bewerkte versie.
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wo 1 apr 20:00 - 21:30Bestel kaarten +
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wo 1 apr 20:00 - 21:30Bestel kaarten +
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Anima Obscura
Scapino Ballet Rotterdam / Nanine LinningMultimediale voorstelling over het verlangen naar onsterfelijkheidvr 10 apr-zo 12 aprAnima Obscura is een indringende en schitterend vormgegeven multimediale voorstelling over het verlangen naar onsterfelijkheid. In haar eerste productie voor Scapino neemt artistiek directeur Nanine Linning ons mee op een emotionele reis, van de geheimzinnige praktijken van alchemisten tot de hedendaagse experimenten van biohackers. De dansers zijn hoofdrolspelers in de zoektocht naar het ene elixer voor het eeuwige leven.
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vr 10 apr 20:00 - 21:40Uitverkocht
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za 11 apr 20:00 - 21:40Uitverkocht
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zo 12 apr 20:00 - 21:40Bestel kaarten +
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vr 10 apr 20:00 - 21:40Uitverkocht
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za 11 apr 20:00 - 21:40Uitverkocht
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zo 12 apr 20:00 - 21:40Bestel kaarten +
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Our makers
Accesibility
Our two locations are located in the center of Rotterdam and are therefore easily accessible by public transport, bicycle, car and on foot. Information about our address and parking.
Theater Rotterdam strives to make its performances accessible for all visitors by providing services for those who may need assistance.
Service for wheelchair users
TR25 Schouwburg offers accessible seating for those in wheelchairs. Please call the box office to reserve wheelchair seats. On the evening of the show, we will guide you via the elevator to your seat and help where necessary. At location TR8 William Boothlaan, the room can be reached via a stair lift.
Service for the hearing impaired
We have a sound amplification in the cloakroom in the hall of TR25 Schouwburg. You can borrow this receiver free of charge and it can be connected to any hearing aid with a telecoil. If you don't have a hearing aid, we will provide a receiver with headphones. After the show we need you to return the device at the information desk. There are no hearing induction loops available at TR8 William Boothlaan.
Other service questions
Feel free to contact our cashiers, we will be more than happy to assist you. We can be reached by telephone on +31 (0)10 411 8110 from Mon to Fri from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Address & Parking
Theater Rotterdam has two locations, both easy to reach by public transport, bicycle, car and on foot.
TR25 Schouwburg
Schouwburgplein 25
3012 CL Rotterdam
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TR8 William Boothlaan
William Boothlaan 8
3012 VJ Rotterdam
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Public Transportation
Our two locations are within walking distance of Rotterdam Central Station. From there you can walk to TR25 Schouwburg (Schouwburgplein 25) in 5-10 minutes and to TR8 William Boothlaan (William Boothlaan 8) in 15-20 minutes. From subway station Beurs you can walk to TR 8 William Boothlaan in 5 minutes.
Parking TR25 Schouwburg
You can park your car in the Schouwburgplein car park. There are two entrances:
- the entrance on Schouwburgplein (in front of the theatre)
- or the entrance via the Weenatunnel in front of Central Station (drive via 'parking cluster Rotterdam Centraal')
We advise users of a navigation system to use Mauritsstraat 1 or Schouwburgplein 25 as their destination. The navigation will take you to the entrance of the Schouwburgplein car parking lot.
Parkinginrotterdam.nl offers large parking discounts. This website replaces our blue boxes. See for yourself which discount suits you best.
Parking TR8 William Boothlaan
TR8 William Boothlaan (formerly Zaal Ro Theater) is located in downtown Rotterdam.
If you park your car at Witte de Withstraat or William Boothlaan, please note that you can only pay with 06-parking, debit card or credit card. You can also park in the nearby West Blaak parking garage (2 minutes' walk). More information about this can be found at Parking in Rotterdam.
Ticket Sales
Where and how can I buy tickets?
You can purchase tickets 24 hours a day via theaterrotterdam.nl. The box office can be reached by phone from Monday to Friday between 14:00 and 17:00 at 010-4118110. The physical box office is open Monday to Friday from 14:00 to 17:00 at Mauritsstraat 6. On performance days, the box office opens one hour before the performance starts.
What discounts and passes are available?
On this page you can find all discounts and passes accepted by Theater Rotterdam.
I’m having trouble creating an account. Why is that?
You may be using an outdated internet browser. We recommend using Google Chrome.
I receive an error message when logging in or during checkout. What should I do?
Your website login details and your account in the ticketing system may not be correctly linked. Please call the box office at 010-4118110 (Mon–Fri 14:00–17:00) or send an email to kassa@theaterrotterdam.nl.
I want to order multiple tickets for one performance but I can’t select a quantity.
The shopping cart contains performances rather than individual tickets. You select the number of tickets for each performance in a later step of the process.
The seating map does not load during the booking process.
You may be using an outdated browser. Try again in Chrome or Safari, or update your browser.
I don’t see a seating map at all.
Some performances are unreserved with free seating. In that case, no seating map is shown and you go directly to the price overview.
What does the seating layout of the Main Hall look like?
For most performances you will have an assigned seat. Your ticket shows your row and seat number and which entrance (left or right) to use for the auditorium.
Where can I find my purchased tickets on the website?
After payment you will immediately receive your tickets as e-tickets by email. They cannot be downloaded from the website.
I lost my e-tickets / did not receive them. How can I get them again?
Sometimes e-tickets end up in the spam folder, so please check there first. If you cannot find them, contact the box office by phone or email and we will resend them.
If you have not received your tickets on the day of the performance, you can collect them at the box office before the show.
I can no longer attend the performance. Can I get a refund?
Tickets can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the performance. In exchange you will receive a voucher. We do not offer monetary refunds.
The performance I want to attend is sold out. Can I join a waiting list?
For sold-out performances you can obtain a waiting number at the box office starting one hour before the performance. If seats become available, they will be sold in order of the waiting numbers. On the website you can also see if an online waiting list is active where you can sign up. If seats become available, you will be contacted.
How can I pay for my ticket?
You can pay with a debit card, credit card, voucher or gift card. We do not accept cash. This applies both at the box office and on our website.
Which gift cards do you accept at the box office?
We accept the Podium Cadeaukaart and the Theater & Concert Gift Card. Unfortunately, we do not accept VVV or other gift cards.
Can I redeem my Podium Cadeaukaart or voucher online?
Yes. During the payment process you can pay (part of the amount) with your Podium Cadeaukaart or voucher. Please note: the Podium Cadeaukaart uses a PIN code (located under the grey scratch sticker).
Can tickets be scanned from my phone?
Yes, please make sure your screen brightness is set high.
Do you offer group discounts?
Yes. For reduced rates for groups of 15 people or more, please contact the box office at 010-4118110. Click here for all other discount offers.
Your Visit
I am late for the performance. Can I still enter?
Unfortunately, once the performance has started it is no longer possible to enter the auditorium.
Is photography allowed?
To respect the concentration of the performers, it is not allowed to make audio, video, or photo recordings during performances. Out of respect for the artists and other visitors, we ask that you set your mobile phone to silent during the performance. Please also note that illuminated screens can cause disturbance for both performers and audience members.
Is food and drink allowed in the auditorium?
Food and drinks are not allowed in the Main Hall or the Small Hall. You are welcome to dine at café restaurant Floor. See the opening hours and menu.
I have difficulty walking or use a wheelchair. How can I reserve a suitable seat?
We have special wheelchair spaces and ground-level rows that are easily accessible from the auditorium entrance. In the Main Hall of TR25 Schouwburg these seats are located close to the lift. Please call our box office to reserve them: 010-4118110. More information about accessibility can be found on Accessibility | Theater Rotterdam.
I have a (visible or invisible) disability. How can I indicate that I need assistance and where can I find information to prepare my visit?
At Theater Rotterdam we aim to make theatre accessible for everyone. On Accessibility | Theater Rotterdam you can find all information about the accessibility of our theatres.
Help, I lost something.
If you have lost something, you can contact our reception for lost and found items. They can be reached by phone at 010-4044111.
Food and Drinks
Can I eat somewhere nearby before a performance?
Would you like to have drinks, lunch, dinner, coffee, or discuss the performance before or after the show? You can do so at Café Restaurant Floor, located in the theatre. More information and reservations can be made via www.cafefloor.nl.
Is a drink included in the ticket price?
For performances and Tracks that also take place in the Main Hall, one drink is included in the ticket price, with the exception of some rentals and concerts.
Is the bar open? Where can I stay for a drink after the performance?
Café Restaurant Floor is open during its regular opening hours. For performances at location TR8 William Boothlaan, the bar is open before and after the performance.