Theatres in The Hague

The Hague boasts a number of nationally renowned companies as well as a lively international performing arts scene, including top-quality theatre by The English Theatre.

A few nationally renowned companies are based in The Hague like the Nationale Toneel, which performs in the beautifully classical Koninklijke Schouwburg (Royal Theatre). This company presents internationally known pieces by playwrights like Chekhov, Shakespeare and Ibsen.

Another important company is Toneelgroep De Appel, with its theatre – a former coach house for The Hague’s horsedrawn trams – in Scheveningen. For some plays, the stage is completely rebuilt to integrate the setting with the play. 

Theater Zwembad de Regentes is also unique; here the actors perform their plays in what was once a swimming pool.

Theatre companies

Theatres