Efteling Theatre
Theater Efteling is a theatre in the amusement park Efteling in the Netherlands.
It was designed by Ton [van de Ven] and opened its doors in 2002.
History and details
Theater de Efteling is one of the five big theatres in the Netherlands.Designed by van de Ven, it matches the typical Efteling style. The surroundings consist of old Dutch warehouses. In addition to the theatre facilities, the building holds a large foyer and a restaurant. The total building costs added up to €20 million.
[Image:Efteling Theater.JPG|thumb|Old Dutch warehouses, combining the Victorian style of the theatre with the Golden Age of the Netherlands]
Shows
During the theatre's first nine years, shows were performed here four times a day from 2 pm onward at 90-minute intervals:- The Wondrous Efteling Show
- Pardoes and the Children Winter Wonder Party
- Efteling Fairy Tale Show - show commemorating the 200th anniversary of Hans Christian Andersen
- Tika’s Birthday
Also, every year there is a large musical production in the theatre. Large productions thus far:
- Sleeping Beauty
- The Little Mermaid
- Tita the Wizard
- Annie
- Cinderella
- Fairy Tree: The Musical
- The Sound of Music
- Kruimeltje
- Droomvlucht
- Fairy Tree: The Musical, a gi-ga-gantic adventure
- Sandman
- Fairy Tree: The Musical, a wonderful music party
- Pinocchio
- Puss In Boots
- De Sprookjessprokkelaar
- ''Caro''