The venue uses a unique scene-change system where the seating carousel rotates to face various sets rather than the sets changing on a fixed stage.
The building is situated on a former military runway, maintaining its external industrial hangar appearance.
The seating platform moves along a circular track, allowing for cinematic-style scene transitions.
The production 'Soldaat van Oranje' has been performed here continuously since 2010, becoming the longest-running theater production in Dutch history.
The theater site retains elements of the original Valkenburg airport infrastructure including surrounding taxiways.
TheaterHangaar is a purpose-built theater venue located on the former Valkenburg Naval Air Base in Katwijk. It is internationally renowned for its 360-degree revolving auditorium, which moves the audience between different stage sets. The venue was specifically constructed to house the long-running musical 'Soldaat van Oranje', which depicts the life of Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema during World War II. The facility features a giant hangar building repurposed with advanced technical infrastructure to support the rotating stage platform. The complex includes a foyer and catering facilities integrated into the aviation-themed site. The venue's design allows for immersive storytelling through the physical movement of the audience across a vast performance space.
The main entrance area in front of the hangar, which preserves the original military aviation architecture.
Wear comfortable shoes as you will be standing or walking through specific sections of the set during parts of the experience.
Arrive early to explore the foyer area, which provides historical context about the production and the airbase location.
Check your ticket details carefully, as the rotating nature of the theater requires precise seating arrangements.
Do not attempt to walk to the venue from nearby cities, as it is located on an industrial airfield site with limited pedestrian infrastructure.
Operates year-round with performances usually held multiple days a week, though the schedule is subject to the current production's run.
No photography or video recording is permitted during the performance; respectful silence is expected throughout the show.
