Theater de Speeldoos in Baarn
Baarn's theatre with a 342-seat red-velvet main hall and a 100-seat small hall, free parking behind the building and a 15 to 20 minute walk from the station.
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The main hall of Theater de Speeldoos in Baarn, with the stage at the front: Theater de Speeldoos · Upscaled from the venue's 1067×800 file
Quick answers
- Capacity
- 342 seats + 4 wheelchair places
- Address
- Rembrandtlaan 353741 TA Baarn
- Small hall
- 100 seats
- Nearest station
- Baarn, 1,500 m (15-20 min walk)
- Parking
- Free behind the theatre
- Cloakroom
- Free; coats stay out of the hall
- Payment
- Pin only, no cash
- Evening shows
- Usually 20:15, ending 21:45-22:45
- Contact
- +31 35 541 80 50
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How many people fit in Theater de Speeldoos?
- Main hall
- 342 seats + 4 wheelchair places
- Floor
- 232 seats
- Balcony
- 110 seats
- Small hall
- 100 seats
- Flexible rooms
- 8 rooms, 2 to 340 visitors
The main hall seats 342 people, with four extra wheelchair places, 232 seats on the floor and 110 on the balcony. The small hall seats 100, and the building has eight flexible rooms for 2 to 340 visitors.
Every seat in the main hall has a clear view of the stage, from the floor as well as the balcony. The theatre is a small regional house: ICOONtheater (210 seats) and Theater Het Lichtruim (130 seats) are comparable halls in the region, while the big city theatres are several times larger.
| Venue | Hall | Seats | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theater de Speeldoos, Baarn | Grote Zaal | 342 + 4 wheelchair places | speeldoosbaarn.nl |
| Theater de Speeldoos, Baarn | Kleine Zaal | 100 | theater.nl |
| ICOONtheater | Main hall | 210 | Wikidata |
| Theater Het Lichtruim | Main hall | 130 | Wikidata |
Which seats are best in the main hall?
Floor
232 seats
Balcony
110 seats
Wheelchair places
4, book by phone
Lift
None; balcony by stairs
Every seat in the 342-seat main hall has a clear view of the stage, so the best seat is the one closest to the stage that is still free. The floor holds 232 seats and the balcony 110.
The floor starts to rise from row 5, which improves the sightlines. The sound and lighting desk sits in the middle of rows 7 and 8, and the balcony overhangs rows 8 to 11. Pillars stand beside the corner seats of row 9, but they do not block the view from the corner seats of rows 10 and 11.
The balcony is reached by stairs only, because there is no lift. Four wheelchair places are reserved in the hall and cannot be booked online: reserve them by phone or at the box office, without booking fees. In the small hall, and at unplaced performances where you buy a ticket without a seat number, you cannot choose a seat.
Eating, drinking and paying at Theater de Speeldoos
The theatre café serves coffee, tea, drinks and snacks, working as much as possible with local makers, before the show and during the interval. A borrelplank with cheeses, sausage, nuts and olives costs €19.50 for two people and can be reserved for selected performances; you collect it at the theatre bar after the show. In the 2026-2027 season a themed buffet costs €28.50 per person, excluding drinks, for selected shows.
An interval drink is included in the ticket price for most theatre performances; if there is no interval, the drinks are put out after the show. Local amateur productions and the Op weg naar Carré series do not include a drink.
You can pay only by debit card or mobile phone, at the box office and at the bar; cash is no longer accepted. Three Baarn restaurants, Het Dorsthuys, Eemlust and Tutto Pepe, serve a theatre menu before the show.
- Borrelplank
- €19.50 for two
- Theatre buffet
- €28.50 per person
- Interval drink
- Included with most tickets
- Payment
- Pin only, no cash
What to know before you visit
The theatre opens its doors and the bar about an hour before the performance; the hall opens about fifteen minutes before the start. Latecomers are admitted during the show only when the performance allows it and staff direct them, and there is no refund.
The cloakroom is free and unattended, and a Kaplock system lets you lock your coat, free for now. Coats may not be taken into the hall, for fire safety. Phones must be switched off in the hall, and photos, video and sound recordings are not allowed without prior agreement.
Children need their own seat, even when they sit on your lap, for fire regulations; seat boosters are available at the entrance of the hall. Babies are not admitted to children's performances, where an age guidance applies. Earplugs with a filter cost €12.00 at the bar, and a hearing headset for the main hall can be reserved from five working days before a performance.
- Doors and bar
- Open about 1 hour before
- Hall
- Opens about 15 min before
- Cloakroom
- Free, unattended; Kaplock free
- Earplugs
- €12.00 at the bar
- Hearing headset
- Reserve 5 working days ahead
Is Theater de Speeldoos wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance has automatic sliding doors, there is an accessible toilet, and the main hall has four places for wheelchair users. Reserve them by phone or at the box office; they cannot be booked online, and no booking fee is charged.
There is no lift in the theatre: the balcony is reached by stairs only, so wheelchair users and visitors who cannot manage stairs should choose a seat on the floor. The main hall has a hearing loop, and a headset with extra volume can be reserved from five working days before a performance at the box office or by email.
- Entrance
- Automatic sliding doors
- Accessible toilet
- Yes
- Wheelchair places
- 4 in the main hall
- Lift
- None; balcony by stairs
- Hearing loop
- In the main hall
Where is Theater de Speeldoos and how do I get there?
Theater de Speeldoos is at Rembrandtlaan 35, 3741 TA Baarn, a 15 to 20 minute walk (1,500 m) from Baarn railway station. Cross the square into the Amalialaan, follow the Nieuwstraat, Eemnesserweg and Dalweg to the Kerkstraat, turn into the Weteringstraat and take the second right, the Rembrandtlaan; the theatre is on your right.
By bus, lines 272, 572 and N70 from Baarn station stop at Johannes Vermeerlaan (590 m, 8 min walk) and Geerenplein (730 m, 10 min walk). Line 572 also stops at Meander Medisch Centrum (1,070 m, 15 min walk). The Brink in the centre is a five minute walk from the theatre.
By car the theatre is two minutes from A1 exit 11 (Eembrugge/Baarn). Turn right towards Baarn at the roundabout, turn right into De Geerenweg at the roundabout after the petrol station, and take the seventh street on the left, the Jan Steenlaan just past the playground; the theatre is at the end of the road.
Where can I park at Theater de Speeldoos?
Parking is free. The car park behind the theatre holds about a hundred cars and is the closest option. When it is full, use the car park of Sportpark Ter Eem across the Geerenweg, about five minutes' walk away, or the streets of the surrounding area; parking is free everywhere in Baarn.
Two charging points for electric cars stand in the car park behind the theatre, which belongs to the municipality of Baarn; the theatre does not guarantee that they are free or working. Charging e-bike batteries inside the building is not allowed, for fire safety.
| Car park | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car park behind the theatre | Rembrandtlaan 35 | At the theatre | Free, about 100 spaces |
| Sportpark Ter Eem | De Geerenweg 4 | 380 m, 6 min walk | Free |
- Behind the theatre
- Free, about 100 cars
- Sportpark Ter Eem
- De Geerenweg 4, free
- Sportpark walk
- About 5 min
- Charging points
- 2, electric cars
- Parking in Baarn
- Free everywhere
About Theater de Speeldoos Baarn
Theater de Speeldoos is Baarn's theatre and cultural centre, with a red-velvet main hall, a small hall, a theatre café and eight rooms that can be hired for meetings and events. Its programme runs from cabaret, theatre, dance and music to family shows, films and live opera screenings from the Metropolitan Opera.
From September to April the main hall becomes a cinema on Monday and Tuesday evenings, and extra films are shown on the last Monday afternoon of the month. The theatre celebrated its 50th anniversary in the 2024-2025 season and was named Theatre of the Year 2023 in the small theatre category. The foyer has a small stage and a piano.
- Anniversary
- 50 years in 2024-2025
- Award
- Theatre of the Year 2023
- Rooms for hire
- 8, 2 to 340 visitors
- Film
- Monday and Tuesday evenings
Photos
Photo credits
The main hall of Theater de Speeldoos in Baarn, with the stage at the front: Theater de Speeldoos · Upscaled from the venue's 1067×800 file
The blocky exterior of Theater de Speeldoos on the Rembrandtlaan in Baarn: Atsje · CC0
The Fluitspeler sculpture by Jan Broerze in Theater de Speeldoos: Agaath · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Frequently asked questions
How many people fit in Theater de Speeldoos?
The main hall has 342 seats plus four wheelchair places, 232 on the floor and 110 on the balcony. The small hall seats 100, and eight flexible rooms hold 2 to 340 visitors.
What is the address of Theater de Speeldoos?
Theater de Speeldoos is at Rembrandtlaan 35, 3741 TA Baarn, a five minute walk from the Brink and a 15 to 20 minute walk (1,500 m) from Baarn railway station.
Where can I park at Theater de Speeldoos?
Free, behind the theatre (about a hundred cars) or at Sportpark Ter Eem, De Geerenweg 4, about five minutes' walk away. Parking is free everywhere in Baarn.
Is parking really free in Baarn?
Yes. The car park behind the theatre, Sportpark Ter Eem and the surrounding streets are free. Two charging points for electric cars stand behind the theatre.
What is the best seat in the main hall?
Every seat has a clear view, so choose a floor seat near the stage: the floor rises from row 5, and corner seats in rows 10 and 11 are clear of the pillars.
What time do shows start and end?
Most evening performances start at 20:15 and end around 21:45; some run to 22:45. Matinees start earlier, for example 11:00 or 13:45. Check your ticket for the exact times.
How early should I arrive?
The doors and bar open about an hour before the performance and the hall about fifteen minutes before the start. Latecomers are admitted only if the performance allows it.
How do I get there by public transport?
Baarn station is 1,500 m away, a 15 to 20 minute walk. Bus 272, 572 or N70 stops at Johannes Vermeerlaan (8 min walk) and Geerenplein (10 min walk); bus 572 also stops at Meander Medisch Centrum.
Can I leave my coat at the theatre?
Yes, the cloakroom is free and unattended, and a Kaplock coat lock is free for now. Coats cannot be taken into the hall, for fire safety.
Can I pay with cash?
No. The box office and the bar accept debit cards and mobile payments only.
Is the theatre accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes: automatic doors, an accessible toilet and four wheelchair places in the main hall, booked by phone or at the box office. There is no lift, so the balcony is reached by stairs.
Can I eat at the theatre?
The theatre café serves drinks and snacks; a borrelplank for two costs €19.50 and a themed buffet €28.50 per person in the 2026-2027 season. An interval drink is included with most theatre tickets.
Can I return my tickets if I cannot come?
You can return theatre tickets up to seven days before the performance for €5.00 per ticket; the rest goes on your account as credit valid for one year. Film tickets cannot be returned.
Do children need their own ticket?
Yes, even a child on your lap needs a reserved seat, for fire safety. Seat boosters are available at the hall entrance, and babies are not admitted to children's performances.
Can I book a wheelchair place online?
No. Wheelchair places are booked by phone or at the box office and carry no booking fee; they cannot be booked through the website.
Sources: Official seating plan (October 30, 2026) · Official route and parking page (October 30, 2026) · Official theatre café page (October 30, 2026) · Official service page (October 30, 2026) · Theater.nl venue page (October 30, 2026)
