Het Klooster in Woerden
Het Klooster is Woerden's theatre and arts education centre in a neo-Gothic former Franciscan monastery, with a 180-seat theatre hall, music room, chapel and library hosting cabaret, music, dance, theatre and family shows.
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The comedy duo Maartje en Kine performing at Het Klooster in Woerden.: Edoderoo / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped
Quick answers
- Theatre hall
- 180 seats, flat floor with tribune
- Address
- Wilhelminaweg 773441 XB Woerden
- Season
- About 80 professional, 40 amateur/own productions
- Student ticket
- €10 last-minute, including a drink
- Reception
- Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00, closed on show evenings
- From Woerden station
- 500 m, about 7 minutes on foot
- Parking
- Castellum and Defensie-eiland, 5 minutes on foot
- Wheelchair access
- Step-free entrance, lift, 2 places in the hall
- Contact
- 0348 42 30 66
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How many seats does Het Klooster have?
The theatre hall seats 180 people, the largest room in the building. The music room seats 80 in theatre layout and 36 in meeting layout; the chapel holds 20.
The theatre hall is a flat-floor room with a tribune. The hall comes with dressing rooms and a technician, and the stage can be up to 10 by 10 metres. The music room, chapel, library, room 18 and the media lab in the cellar cover smaller theatre, meeting and workshop formats.
Het Klooster is an intimate house by regional standards. The Grote Zaal of Stadsschouwburg Utrecht seats 1,000, or 600 when eight rows are raised to the balcony; the AFAS Theaterzaal of Flint in Amersfoort seats 804. Het Klooster's 180 seats keep the audience close to the stage.
The rooms are hired for cultural events, presentations, workshops and meetings; private parties are not accepted. Room hire runs through [email protected] and 0348-423066.
| Room | Type | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre hall | Flat floor with tribune | 180 |
| Muziekzaal 31 | Theatre / meeting | 80 / 36 |
| Kapelzaal | Theatre / meeting | 20 |
| Kamer 18 | Meeting | 8 |
| Bibliotheek | Meeting | 12 |
| Kelder / Medialab | Seats | 30 |
Where will I sit in the theatre hall?
All 180 seats face the stage from a single tribune. The room has a flat floor, so the tribune does the work of raising the view.
The venue says the tribune arrangement gives an optimal view of the stage. The stage measures up to 10 by 10 metres, with professional light, sound and projection. The hall is used for theatre, cabaret, music, dance and the venue's own productions.
Two wheelchair places are in the first row, each with room for one companion. There is room for electric wheelchairs, but scootmobiles are not allowed in the hall. Wheelchair places cannot be booked online; call 0348 42 30 66.
For closeness, ask for a seat low in the tribune near the front; for an overview of the whole stage, ask for a seat higher up.
The other rooms have their own layouts: the music room seats 80 in theatre layout and 36 in meeting layout, the chapel 20, the library 12, room 18 eight and the media lab 30. Ask the box office which room your event uses.
Your first visit to Het Klooster
A first visit takes five steps: book, arrive, leave your coat, find your seat and enjoy the interval if there is one.
Tickets, prices and payment
Tickets are sold online, by phone and at the box office. Prices are set per performance and listed in the agenda; there is no single flat ticket price.
The box office and reception are open Monday to Friday 9:00–17:00; the reception is not open on performance evenings. Online payment runs through Mollie; at the venue you can pay by PIN only, never cash. The foyer opens 30 minutes before the show.
Students can buy a last-minute ticket for €10 one day before a performance, including a drink. A valid student card must be shown when tickets are checked.
If you cannot attend, you can exchange your ticket for another performance in the same season up to one working day before, for €3 per ticket. Latecomers are not admitted after the start and do not get a refund.
Food and drink at Het Klooster
The foyer bar is the place for a drink before the show and in the interval. The foyer opens 30 minutes before the performance and stays open an hour after it ends.
Most professional performances include one free interval drink; the ticket says so when it does. The bar takes PIN only. You may not bring your own food or drinks into the building.
For dinner, the venue's food page points to restaurants in the centre. Midas on Rijnstraat serves a theatre menu with free coffee for theatre visitors; De HALL Burgerei runs 'Breek de Week' with dinner and a show on some Wednesday evenings. Grand Café Plein 7, De Woerdenaar, Sapori Sardi and Phil & Lou are also nearby.
The foyer has bar tables and seating under the historic arches and is used for receptions and interval drinks. It is not a full restaurant, so plan a meal before or after the performance.
House rules at Het Klooster
Het Klooster asks visitors to switch off phones, leave recording equipment at home unless permitted, and keep their own food and drink outside.
Phones and other wireless devices must be switched off before entering the theatre hall. Photography, film and sound recording are only allowed with prior written permission from the management.
Pets, own food and alcohol are not allowed. The venue can refuse access or remove visitors who ignore instructions, without a refund. A valid ticket must be shown on entry, including for babies and young children.
The building is also a rental venue for cultural events, presentations and meetings, but not for private parties. Rentals must have a cultural character.
Accessibility at Het Klooster
Het Klooster has a step-free entrance, a lift, two wheelchair places in the theatre hall and an accessible toilet on the first floor.
A fixed ramp leads to the automatic entrance door. The cloakroom is directly on the right; turn left for the step-free route to the foyer. Loose ramps are available for thresholds, and staff will place them for you.
Doors are at least 85 cm wide, so wheelchairs or scootmobiles wider than 85 cm do not fit through all corridors. The lift has a 90 cm opening and is 145 cm deep; it reaches the upper floors and the accessible toilet. From the foyer, take the lift and follow the corridor.
There are two wheelchair places in the front row, each with one companion seat. Electric wheelchairs are welcome if they fit, but scootmobiles are not allowed in the hall. Wheelchair places cannot be booked online; call 0348 42 30 66. A hearing loop is installed and is on by default; mention at the ticket scan that you want to use it. A video with subtitles prepares visitors for the visit.
- Book wheelchair places by phone; they are not sold online.
- Mention the hearing loop at the ticket scan; it is on by default.
- Loose ramps are available for thresholds; ask staff.
How do I get to Het Klooster?
Het Klooster is at Wilhelminaweg 77, a 7-minute walk from Woerden station and next to the church in the old centre.
Leave Woerden station on the north side, turn left towards the bicycle and pedestrian bridge, and follow the road across the bridge into the centre. Het Klooster is on the left, next to the church. The venue puts the walk at under 10 minutes; the measured route is about 500 metres and 7 minutes.
Several buses stop within a few minutes of the door. Rijnstraat and Oranjestraat are both a 3-minute walk; Plantsoen is 4 minutes. From the station you can take bus 4, A, 101, 524 or 724 to Rijnstraat.
Cyclists can use the guarded bicycle storage at the station or the storage at Het Klooster. Plan the trip with the public transport journey planner; the walk from the station is short.
Most evening performances end around 21:45. Check the current final train and bus times for your route before you travel; if no suitable service remains, take a taxi or rideshare, arrange a lift, or walk to the station. The station is 500 metres away, about 7 minutes on foot, and the nearest bus stops are 170–270 metres from the door.
Parking at Het Klooster
The two garages the venue points to are Castellum and Defensie-eiland, both about 5 minutes' walk and open 24 hours a day.
Castellum at Meulmansweg 8s is the larger garage, with 520 spaces and a second entrance on Molenstraat. Defensie-eiland at Defensie-eiland 93a has 80 spaces. Both charge €2.40 an hour and are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Drive to the centre and follow the signs for the garages. Payment is by PIN, credit card or parking app. Castellum is 370 metres from the venue; Defensie-eiland is on the other side of the centre, also about 5 minutes on foot.
The table covers only the two garages the venue recommends. Other car parks in the area are not listed because their addresses and current tariffs could not be verified; check the signs on arrival.
| Garage | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castellum | Meulmansweg 8s, 3441 AT | 370 m · 5 min | €2.40/h · 520 spaces |
| Defensie-eiland | Defensie-eiland 93a | about 5 min | €2.40/h · 80 spaces |
Contact and opening hours
Het Klooster is at Wilhelminaweg 77, 3441 XB Woerden. You can reach the reception on 0348 42 30 66 or [email protected].
What is Het Klooster?
Het Klooster is the theatre and arts education centre of Woerden, in a neo-Gothic former Franciscan monastery on Wilhelminaweg, a short walk from the station and the old centre.
The building combines a 180-seat theatre hall with a music room, a chapel, a library, a theatre attic, a dance studio and a media lab. The theatre hall is the main stage; smaller performances, courses, meetings and receptions use the other rooms and the foyer.
The programme mixes cabaret, music, dance, theatre, classical concerts and family shows. By its own count the venue presents about 80 professional productions and about 40 amateur and own productions each season. It also runs courses in music, dance, theatre and digital arts, a schools programme and Talent XL for young makers.
The foyer bar opens before the performance and stays open through the interval. The building is also rented out for cultural events, presentations and meetings, but not for private parties.
History of Het Klooster
Het Klooster was completed in 1899 as a Franciscan monastery and is now the town's theatre and arts education centre.
Architect J.H. Tonnaer designed the neo-Gothic building for the Franciscan order; it opened in 1899. From 1920 it served as the order's mission centre. The facade deliberately does not run parallel to Wilhelminaweg: the architect turned it 10% north so that it lined up with the church. A statue of Francis of Assisi stands high on the front facade.
As the order declined, the building was sold to the municipality of Woerden in 1978 and became a regional music school. Its main structure is largely intact; it now houses theatre, courses and meetings.
The theatre hall occupies the former inner courtyard and was built in 1994; the tribune was rebuilt in 2004. The building remains a landmark in the centre, next to the church.
Photos
Photo credits
The comedy duo Maartje en Kine performing at Het Klooster in Woerden.: Edoderoo / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped
The west facade of Het Klooster, the former Franciscan monastery that now houses Woerden's theatre.: Gerard Dukker / Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped
The stage at Het Klooster during a performance by the comedy duo Maartje en Kine.: Edoderoo / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped
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Frequently asked questions about Het Klooster
What is Het Klooster in Woerden?
Het Klooster is the theatre and arts education centre of Woerden, in a former Franciscan monastery on Wilhelminaweg. It has a 180-seat theatre hall, a music room, a chapel, a library, a theatre attic, a dance studio and a media lab, and runs courses in music, dance, theatre and digital arts.
How many seats does the theatre hall have?
The theatre hall seats 180 people in a tribune on a flat floor. The music room seats 80 in theatre layout and 36 in meeting layout, the chapel 20, the library 12, room 18 eight people and the media lab 30.
How do I buy tickets for Het Klooster?
Buy online through the agenda, by phone on 0348 42 30 66, or at the box office. The box office is open Monday to Friday 9:00–17:00 and is not open on performance evenings. You can pay by PIN at the venue; cash is not accepted.
How much does a ticket cost?
Prices are set per performance and listed in the agenda, so there is no single ticket price. Students can buy a last-minute ticket for €10 one day before the show, including a drink, with a valid student card. Exchanging a ticket for another performance in the same season costs €3 per ticket up to one working day before.
Can I park at Het Klooster?
Yes. Parkeergarage Castellum at Meulmansweg 8s has 520 spaces, and Parkeergarage Defensie-eiland at Defensie-eiland 93a has 80. Both are about 5 minutes' walk, open 24 hours a day and charge €2.40 an hour. Payment is by PIN, credit card or parking app.
How do I get to Het Klooster by public transport?
Woerden station is about 500 metres and 7 minutes on foot. Leave on the north side, turn left towards the bicycle and pedestrian bridge, cross the bridge and follow the road into the centre; the venue is on the left next to the church. Buses also stop at Rijnstraat and Oranjestraat (3 minutes) and Plantsoen (4 minutes). If you are going home after an evening show, check the final train and bus times before you travel and take a taxi, arrange a lift or walk to the station if no service remains.
Is Het Klooster wheelchair accessible?
Yes. A fixed ramp leads to the automatic entrance, the foyer is step-free, and a lift reaches the upper floors and the accessible toilet. The theatre hall has two wheelchair places in the front row, each with one companion seat. Doors are at least 85 cm wide and the lift opening is 90 cm. Book a wheelchair place by phone; online booking is not possible.
Can I book a wheelchair place online?
No. Wheelchair places are booked by phone on 0348 42 30 66. There are two places in the front row, each with room for one companion. Electric wheelchairs are welcome if they fit through the 85 cm doors, but scootmobiles are not allowed in the hall.
What time do performances start and end?
Most evening performances start at 20:15 and end around 21:45. Matinees usually start at 15:00 and end around 16:30. The exact time is on the ticket and in the agenda.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
No. Own food and alcohol may not be brought into the building. The foyer bar sells drinks before the show and in the interval and takes PIN only. Most professional performances include one free interval drink.
What happens if I am late?
Latecomers are not admitted to the theatre hall after the start unless the company agrees and there is a free seat. You may then have to sit where staff direct you, and you are not entitled to a replacement ticket or a refund. Exchanging to another performance is possible up to one working day before, for €3 per ticket.
Is there a cloakroom?
Yes. The cloakroom is directly on the right after the automatic entrance door. Coats can be left there while you are in the theatre or foyer; ask staff if you have a large bag.
Can I hire a room at Het Klooster?
Yes, for cultural events, presentations, workshops and meetings, but not for private parties. The theatre hall, music room, chapel, library, room 18 and media lab are available. Contact [email protected] or 0348-423066.
Is Het Klooster the same as Leerhotel Het Klooster in Amersfoort?
No. Het Klooster in Woerden is a theatre and arts education centre on Wilhelminaweg. Leerhotel Het Klooster is a hotel and restaurant in Amersfoort.
What are the reception hours?
The reception is open Monday to Friday 9:00–17:00. It is not open on performance evenings; the foyer opens 30 minutes before the show. For room hire, email [email protected] or call 0348-423066.
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