Circustheater - Entertainment

The AFAS Circustheater in Scheveningen is one of the largest musical theatres in the Netherlands. It opened as a circus in 1904 and now stages big productions such as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

What can you expect at the AFAS Circustheater?

• Programme: The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked and The Lion King have all played here. Concerts, family shows and comedy are also on the programme.
• History: Architect W.B. van Liefland designed the building for circus director Albert Schumann. In 1965 the dome and the Art Nouveau facade were removed and a fly tower was added. After a major rebuild in the 1990s it reopened as a musical theatre.
• Building: The auditorium seats around 1,800 people. Foyers and meeting rooms are also available for hire.
• Food and drink: The building houses restaurant Le Cirque, where you can dine before the show or have a drink ready for the interval.

Practical information

• Surroundings: The theatre is within walking distance of the Kurhaus, the Pier and the Beelden aan Zee museum.
• Ideal for: For all ages; the minimum age depends on the show.
• Sustainability: The theatre has held the Green Key Gold label since 2010.

An evening at the AFAS Circustheater pairs nicely with a stroll along the Scheveningen boulevard.

Furthermore Circustheater is near the following sights: Holland Casino Scheveningen (±175 m), Cinema Pathé Scheveningen (±225 m), Muzee Scheveningen (±250 m), Kurhaus (±300 m) & Museum Beelden aan Zee (±300 m).

For information

Circusplein 50, Den Haag
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