Grote Zaal
An iconic setting for special events


Thanks to its large, flat and open stage floor, almost anything is possible in the Rabozaal. This contemporary auditorium combines the technical capabilities of a modern black box with the intimacy of a theatre. In the Rabozaal, there is no such thing as a bad seat: the sightlines in this relatively new auditorium are excellent and the facilities are thoroughly up to date.
The back wall of the stage is a special feature: it can be opened, letting daylight flood in through the glass wall so the atmosphere changes throughout the day.


One wish was central to the design in 2007: a flexible black box and flat-floor theatre to complement the monumental Grote Zaal. The collaboration between Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam, Toneelgroep Amsterdam and the Melkweg produced a contemporary auditorium that fully meets the needs of today's makers, audiences and organisers. The Rabozaal is now a much-loved auditorium for national and international dance companies, and a large proportion of ITA Productions have their premiere here. And during ADE the auditorium becomes a temple of dance.


