Fulcotheater in IJsselstein
Fulcotheater is IJsselstein's theatre, cinema and café under one roof, with a 356-seat main hall, a 104-seat small hall and a foyer that opens around shows.
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The main hall at Fulcotheater.: Fulcotheater
Quick answers
- Main hall
- 356 seats in 17 rows
- Address
- Overtoom 33401 BK IJsselstein
- Small hall
- 104 seats
- Typical evening show
- 20:00
- Nearest stop
- Binnenstad, 3 min walk
- Parking
- Under the theatre; first 2 h free
- Theatre café
- Theatre plate €17.50
- Contact
- 030 688 42 30
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Capacity: 356 in the main hall, 104 in the small hall
Fulcotheater publishes room capacities rather than one figure for the whole building, so compare the halls you will actually use.
The Rabobankzaal is the main theatre hall: 356 fixed seats in 17 rows. The Rabobankzaal page counts those fixed seats; the room-hire page lists 350 as the theatre capacity when the room is hired. Use 356 for a seated performance and the hire page's figure when you are hiring the room.
The other rooms are hired separately: the Overtoomzaal takes 180 theatre-style or 120 for a reception, and the Theatercafé takes 90 for dinner or 300 for a reception. These are room capacities, not a building total.
| Room or venue | Use | Capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulcotheater: Rabobankzaal | Theatre, film and presentations | 356 seats in 17 rows | Fulcotheater, Rabobankzaal page |
| Fulcotheater: small hall | Theatre and film | 104 seats | Fulcotheater, room-hire page |
| Fulcotheater: Overtoomzaal | Concerts, theatre and dinners | 180 theatre; 120 reception | Fulcotheater, room-hire page |
| Fulcotheater: Theatercafé | Dinners and receptions | 90 dinner; 300 reception | Fulcotheater, room-hire page |
Seating at Fulcotheater: 17 rows in the main hall
The main hall is a traditional raked theatre, the small hall is more intimate, and both have wheelchair places.
The Rabobankzaal has 17 rows and 356 seats. The stage is 16 by 10 metres, and the room is used for more than 150 performances a season, so most touring theatre and film screenings land here.
The small hall seats 104 and is the more intimate room, used for film and smaller theatre. Both halls have a number of wheelchair places; reserve one in advance on 030 688 42 30.
When you book, you choose a seat on the room plan. For a centred view of the stage, the middle rows are the safest choice; the first row puts you closest to the action but can feel tight for a full-stage show.
If you need extra legroom or use the hearing loop, say so when booking and staff will try to find the most suitable seats. The lift from the car park opens directly into the café or one of the halls.
Eating at Fulcotheater: the Theatre Café
The café is the foyer: it serves before the show, in the interval and after the performance, and the theatre plate is €17.50.
The theatre plate is available on request and comes from a monthly changing menu with a fish, meat or vegetarian choice; it includes coffee or tea afterwards. Book it by phone at least one day before the performance. The kitchen is closed on Sundays and Mondays, except for larger groups.
The café opens Monday to Friday from 13:00; at weekends it opens 30 minutes before the first show. It also hosts pub quizzes and other events, so check the agenda if you want a quiet table.
For a group, the café can be hired for a dinner of up to 90 or a reception of up to 300. The room-hire page lists the other rooms and the morning, afternoon and evening hire periods.
Tickets for Fulcotheater: online, at the box office and on discount
Book online to avoid the box-office handling fee; the box office is open on performance evenings and 30 minutes before every show.
Online you pay with iDEAL, a Nationale Bioscoopbon for films or a Podium Cadeau Kaart for theatre. The Nationale Theaterbon and PLUS Theatercheque can only be used at the box office, and change is not given on theatre vouchers.
Seniors 65+ and CJP holders get €1 off per ticket, U-pas holders get 20% off, and children up to 11 have a child price. Discounted tickets are personal and discounts cannot be combined. Every visitor, including a baby on a lap, needs their own ticket.
Theatre tickets can be exchanged or returned at the box office for €4 per ticket, up to 48 hours before the performance. Do not buy from Top Ticket Shop or similar resale sites: the venue warns that tickets can cost €15 more and may not be valid.
- Online tickets
- No extra cost
- Box office
- Mon–Sat 19:00–20:30; 30 min before shows
- Theatre exchange
- €4 per ticket, up to 48 h
Fulcotheater house rules: coats, phones and late arrival
The rules are the usual theatre ones, with a few local details worth knowing before you go in.
- Coats go in the free cloakroom; fire rules do not allow them in the hall.
- Switch off phones, pagers and watch alarms before the performance.
- Do not film or record without explicit permission from the management; equipment may be held at your own risk.
- Latecomers are let in only at a suitable moment, often after the interval; without an interval you may miss the show.
- Every visitor needs a valid ticket, including a baby on a lap.
Accessibility at Fulcotheater: step-free access and hearing support
The main and small halls have wheelchair places, and the lift from the car park goes directly to the café and the halls.
Reserve a wheelchair place in advance on 030 688 42 30. If you arrive by car, staff can send the lift down to the garage; the same lift serves the café or one of the halls.
A hearing loop is installed in the hall. It can be switched off when it interferes with electric instruments, so mention at booking that you want to use it and staff will try to find the best seats.
P1 Overtoom has 2 disabled parking spaces and P1 Eiteren has 5. Check the clearance if you drive a high vehicle: 1.80 m at Overtoom and 2 m at Eiteren.
- Wheelchair places
- Main and small hall; book ahead
- Hearing loop
- In the hall; ask at booking
- Lift
- Car park to café and halls
- Accessible parking
- 2 at Overtoom, 5 at Eiteren
Getting to Fulcotheater: tram, bus or car
The nearest stop is Binnenstad, behind the theatre and the Stadhuis; light rail 21 and bus 195 both call there.
From Utrecht Centraal, light rail 21 and bus 195 are the direct options; several regional buses also stop at Binnenstad. The stop is at the rear of the theatre and the Stadhuis.
From Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, take light rail 21 towards IJsselstein. By car, follow the municipal FULCOTHEATER signs; the P1 Overtoom garage is under the theatre and has a lift to the café and halls.
Evening shows typically start at 20:00. The venue's route page gives the lines but not the last departure, so check the exact last tram or bus from Binnenstad to Utrecht Centraal for your date on 9292.nl before you book. If you miss it, the P1 Overtoom garage is under the theatre.
Parking at Fulcotheater: under the theatre or at Eiteren
P1 Overtoom is in the building; P1 Eiteren is the fallback a 10-minute walk away, and both start with two free hours.
Overtoom has 223 spaces, 2 disabled spaces, no charging points and a clearance of 1.80 m. Eiteren has 160 spaces, 5 disabled spaces and a clearance of 2 m. Both are open 24 hours a day.
A stay shorter than 4 minutes costs €2.20 at Overtoom, and the municipality applies the same minimum stay at Eiteren to deter through traffic. The municipality also notes that the paid window follows street parking and that parking is free from 16:00 to 09:00; check the P1 board on arrival.
| Car park | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 Overtoom (under the theatre) | Overtoom 2, 3401 BK IJsselstein | 0 min; lift to the café | First 2 h free, then €2.20/h; free on (shopping) Sundays and public holidays |
| P1 Eiteren | Eiteren 13, 3401 PS IJsselstein | 10 min (750 m) | First 2 h free, then €2.20/h; free on (shopping) Sundays and public holidays |
Contact Fulcotheater: address, phone and box office
Fulcotheater is at Overtoom 3, 3401 BK IJsselstein; the reservations line is 030 688 42 30.
- Address
- Overtoom 3, 3401 BK IJsselstein
- Reservations
- 030 688 42 30
- Tickets email
- [email protected]
- General email
- [email protected]
- Box office
- Mon–Sat 19:00–20:30; 30 min before shows
About Fulcotheater
A producing and receiving house for theatre, film and private events, a short walk from the Binnenstad stop.
Fulcotheater sits on the Overtoom in the centre of IJsselstein, a short walk from the Binnenstad stop and the Stadhuis. The building combines a theatre programme with a film house and a theatre café, so the same address works for a touring show, an arthouse film or dinner before the performance.
The main Rabobankzaal has 356 seats in 17 rows and a stage of 16 by 10 metres; the small hall seats 104. The café opens on weekday afternoons and around weekend shows, and the box office is open on the evening of performances. The venue is also available for private hire, from small meetings to full-stage events.
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The main hall at Fulcotheater.: Fulcotheater
The theatre café at Fulcotheater, seen from the hall, with the seating area and tables.: Fulcotheater
The Podiumzaal at Fulcotheater, one of the smaller rooms for meetings and performances.: Fulcotheater
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Frequently asked questions about Fulcotheater
The practical questions visitors ask most, from start times and parking to seats, tickets and accessibility.
What time do shows at Fulcotheater usually start?
Most evening shows start at 20:00. Matinees usually start at 15:00, and family and youth shows at 14:00. The venue's information page gives start times; check the individual show page for the end time.
Where is Fulcotheater?
Fulcotheater is at Overtoom 3, 3401 BK IJsselstein, in the centre of town. The Binnenstad light-rail and bus stop is behind the theatre and the Stadhuis, about a 3-minute walk away.
How do I get to Fulcotheater by public transport?
Take light rail 21 from Utrecht Centraal to Binnenstad, or bus 195; buses 31, N6, 106, 395 and 505 also stop at Binnenstad. The stop is a 3-minute walk (200 m) from the entrance.
Where can I park at Fulcotheater?
P1 Overtoom is under the theatre at Overtoom 2, with 223 spaces and a lift to the café and halls; the first 2 hours are free, then €2.20 per hour. P1 Eiteren at Eiteren 13 has 160 spaces and is a 10-minute walk (750 m) away, with the same rate. Both are free on (shopping) Sundays and public holidays.
How many seats does the main hall have?
The Rabobankzaal main hall has 356 seats in 17 rows and a stage of 16 by 10 metres. The small hall seats 104. The other rooms are hired separately and are not added into one building total.
Can I choose my seat?
Yes. When you book, you choose a seat on the room plan. The middle rows give the most centred view of the stage; the first row is closest but can feel tight for a full-stage show. Ask for a wheelchair place or extra legroom when you book.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. Your e-ticket can be scanned from your phone. Online tickets have no extra cost; tickets bought at the box office carry a handling fee. Print only if you prefer a paper copy.
What discounts are available?
Seniors 65+ and CJP holders get €1 off per ticket, U-pas holders get 20% off, and children up to 11 have a child price. Discounted tickets are personal, and discounts cannot be combined.
Can I exchange or return theatre tickets?
Theatre tickets can be exchanged or returned at the box office for €4 per ticket, up to 48 hours before the performance. Theatre vouchers are not refunded in cash.
Is there food at Fulcotheater?
The theatre café serves before the show, in the interval and after the performance. The theatre plate is available on request for €17.50 including coffee or tea, with a monthly changing fish, meat or vegetarian menu. Book by phone at least one day ahead; the kitchen is closed Sunday and Monday except for larger groups.
Is Fulcotheater accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. There are wheelchair places in the main and small halls. Call 030 688 42 30 in advance to reserve one; if you arrive by car, staff can send the lift down to the garage. A hearing loop is also available.
What are the box office and café opening hours?
The box office is open Monday to Saturday from 19:00 to 20:30 and 30 minutes before every theatre or cinema show. The café opens Monday to Friday from 13:00 and at weekends 30 minutes before the first show; summer hours can differ.
Is Fulcotheater in Nieuwegein?
No. Fulcotheater is in IJsselstein, at Overtoom 3, 3401 BK. Nieuwegein is a separate municipality; if a search result sends you there, use the IJsselstein address and the Binnenstad stop.
Can I hire a room at Fulcotheater?
Yes. Rooms range from the 16-seat Traversezaal to the 356-seat Rabobankzaal and are hired per morning, afternoon or evening. Call 030 688 42 30 or email [email protected] for availability and prices.
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