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Amsterdams Marionetten Theater
In a former blacksmith's shop near Nieuwmarkt, the marionette theatre has a limited repertoire (mainly Mozart operas such as The Magic Flute ), but kids and adults alike are enthralled with the fairy-tale stage sets, period costumes and beautiful singing voices that bring the diminutive cast to life. From June to August the theatre only performs for groups; at other times, check the website for a schedule.
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Amsterdamse Bos Theatre
This large open-air amphitheatre stages plays in Dutch (Shakespeare, Brecht, Chekhov) in summer. We love it when the actors pause as planes pass overhead.
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Café Schiller
Most cafés would pay a fortune to have Schiller's fabulous Deco interior, but this is original. Walls are lined with portraits of Dutch actors and cabaret artists from the 1920s and '30s. Bar stools and booths are often occupied by tippling journalists and artists, and folks tucking into pre- and post-theatre menus.
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Dantzig
Located on the edge of the Stopera, Dantzig is inundated with thespians and theatregoers looking for a quiet bite (stick to the snacks). Relaxing on the expansive riverside terrace, soaking up the beautiful views over the Amstel, is a must. Get a glass of wine and make sure you're overheard deconstructing Sam Mendes' latest directorial efforts.
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De Balie
The focus here is multicultural and political, in big international productions. De Balie also holds short-film festivals and debates, has new-media facilities and a stylish bar.
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De Uitkijk
This fun art-house stalwart, located in an old canal house, is the city's oldest surviving cinema (1913). For film buffs who know their Fuller from their Fellini.
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Het Ketelhuis
In the old gas works, the three screening rooms have a chic post-industrial vibe and comfy seats; it's a great platform for art-house films. It also has a cosy café.
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Kriterion
This UvA-student-run theatre-café has a great array of premieres, theme parties, classics, kids' flicks and more. This former diamond factory became a movie theatre after WWII to help resistance fighters earn an income.
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Melkweg
The Milky Way - housed in a former dairy - must be Amsterdam's coolest club-gallery-cinema-cafe-concert hall. It has a vibrant and varied program of events, from international DJ club nights to live Brazilian jazz.
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Openluchttheater
From June to August the park hosts free concerts in its intimate open-air theatre, and it's a fantastic experience to share with others. Expect world music, dance, children's theatre and more. Also known as the Vondelpark Open Air Theatre.
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Rialto Cinema
This great old cinema near Sarphatipark focuses on premieres and gets eclectic art-house fare from around the world.
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Theater Bellevue
Come here for experimental theatre, international cabaret and modern dance, mainly in Dutch. Its affiliate, Nieuwe de la Mar at Marnixstraat 404 (Ph: 530 53 01) presents road shows (sometimes in English), international festivals and occasionally light kids' plays. The box office for both theatres is at Leidsekade 90.
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