Amsterdam UnlockedTheater de Richel

A theatre in a historic double house of former burgomasters just behind Dam Square, now run by the actors' collective De Theatertroep.

The room

Theater de Richel
Photo: Vysotsky (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0)

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 282, 1012 RT, AmsterdamWebsite →

About the room

Known for
Satire, cabaret and kleinkunst, with De Theatertroep's own vaudeville-style shows at the core and a theatre café in the basement
Open since
2024, taking over the former Betty Asfalt Complex
Price range
€€
Accessibility
Not yet fully wheelchair accessible because of the building's heritage status; email the theatre ahead with access questions

The shows

See them in the calendar →
  • Sense Eclipse flyer
This week's flyers

Friday Oct 23

Saturday Oct 24

Good to know

Parking
Q-Park Nieuwendijk is about an 11 min walk, €1.60 to €3.50 per 15 min; the theatre's website links a discounted prebooking
Nearest transit
Tram 2 Paleisstraat, 2 min walk; trams 4 and 14 or metro 52 at Rokin, 3 to 4 min walk
From Centraal
7 min by bike

Getting there

Directions →
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Quick answers

Where is Theater de Richel?
Theater de Richel is at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 282, 1012 RT, Amsterdam, in Centrum.
What's on at Theater de Richel during ADE 2026?
4 shows, Friday to Saturday (Oct 21 to 25): Sense Eclipse.
How many people does Theater de Richel hold?
Around 120 people.
Is there parking at Theater de Richel?
Q-Park Nieuwendijk is about an 11 min walk, €1.60 to €3.50 per 15 min; the theatre's website links a discounted prebooking.
How do you get to Theater de Richel?
About 7 minutes by bike from Amsterdam Centraal. Nearest transit: Tram 2 Paleisstraat, 2 min walk; trams 4 and 14 or metro 52 at Rokin, 3 to 4 min walk.