De Roode bioscoop, Historic theater and cinema at Haarlemmerplein, Amsterdam, Netherlands
De Roode Bioscoop is a theater and cinema room located at Haarlemmerplein in Amsterdam that seats around 70 people. The space maintains original architectural details from the early 20th century, preserving the interior design and features from that era.
The space was founded in 1913 as Ons Genoegen and Westerbioscoop, later taking the name De Roode Bioscoop under Gerhard Rijnders. Rijnders used the cinema to screen socialist and anarchist films, shaping its identity during that period.
The venue hosts jazz concerts, poetry readings, classical music recitals, and theater shows featuring both emerging and established performers. Visitors experience art in close proximity within the small room, creating an immediate connection between artists and audience.
The venue is easily reached by buses 18, 21, or 22 to the Haarlemmerplein stop or by walking about 15 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station. Visitors should check ahead to confirm performances are scheduled, as the small room does not operate every day.
Before becoming a performance venue, the building served as a lamp factory, dance school, bicycle repair shop, and greengrocer at different times. This varied past remains visible in how the space is arranged and structured today.
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