Schouwburg Het Park is a modern theatre and congress centre in Hoorn, opened in 2004 and designed by the architectural practice Alberts & Van Huut. Its distinctive organic volumes stand beside the water, while two performance halls accommodate everything from drama and musicals to concerts, comedy and dance productions. The main Hamlet auditorium has just over 1,000 seats, while the more flexible Othello auditorium normally accommodates around 250 spectators.
The interior places strong emphasis on clear sightlines and carefully designed acoustics. Hamlet combines stalls and balcony seating with acoustic features suited to spoken theatre, music and large-scale stage productions, while the more intimate Othello hall can be arranged in different configurations. Spacious foyers overlooking the water, cloakroom facilities, lifts and food-and-drink options add to the experience before performances and during intervals.
The theatre is located at Westerdijk 4, Hoorn, Netherlands. A public parking garage is situated directly beneath the building, with lift access into the theatre, while the main entrance can also be reached from the driveway at the front. Hoorn railway and bus station is approximately a ten-minute walk away. For a broader overview of transport to Hoorn and getting around the city, see the practical information further down the page.