Royal Theatre Carré

The Royal Theatre Carré is one of the country's best known theatres. Originally known as Circus Carré, it was renamed to the Royal Theatre Carré in 1911 after the death of it's creator, Oscar Carré, a circus director who opened the theatre in 1887.

From 1907 to 1928, the theatre was constantly under the threat of bankruptcy, but the 30's saw renewed success as a new director and a new lineup, which alternatively consisted of popular Revue's and international shows consisting of Italian Opera, Operette, and Variety entertainment from international stars of the era. It was in this period that the theatre achieved not only national, but international fame and recognition as a top-theatre.

Today, the theatre is used for musicals, popconcerts, circus shows, music shows, theatre shows, and cabaret shows. An interesting added bonus for visitors since 2004 are the steel arches of the roof construction, which are visible since the building was renovated, and which were built and designed by Gustave Eiffel.