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

- CapacityAround 120
- RoomTheatre
- SettingIndoor
- WhereCentrum
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 →Friday Oct 23
Doors 21:45
Sense Eclipse
Doors 22:30
Sense Eclipse
Doors 23:15
Sense Eclipse
Saturday Oct 24
Doors 00:00
Sense Eclipse
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 →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.
