“These times of multiple global social, societal and political crises demand international solidarity and local roots, multivocality, and greater responsibility from a city company like Theater Utrecht. I'm very proud to continue building, together with these six creators, a company that brings genuine, full-fledged, and radically politically urgent stories to the world, always striving for the greatest possible impact.”
- Anne Breure, Creatief Directeur, Theater Utrecht
With the arrival of creative director Anne Breure in November 2022, we have charted a new course towards the city company of the future. These ambitious plans will be further developed between 2025 and 2028.
In the coming years, we will build a multi-voiced city company with strong local roots, yet also make our mark nationally and internationally. Our mission is to give underrepresented voices and stories a platform, with the aim of making a greater and lasting impact on the public, the arts sector, and the world.
Provocative and innovative theater: Producing performances that challenge and renew the audience.
Broadening the audience: Attracting a more diverse and younger audience.
Development of the cultural field: Stimulating innovation and growth within the sector.
Creation with and in the city: Involving the city of Utrecht in our productions and collaborations.
In April 2025, we moved to a new house: Boorstraat 107 in Utrecht. At this location, we are building a distinctive venue, where the doors are always open. Where there's ample space for local talent and internationally distinguished performing artists. Where there's continuous cross-pollination between artists, audiences, and the community. We are building a strong foundation from which we can reach out to the Netherlands and the world.
Theater Utrecht - Centre for Performing Arts has two auditoriums and three studios. Want to learn more about renting these auditoriums and studios?
Before we moved to the Boorstraat, De Paardenkathedraal was home to Theater Utrecht. This is where we rehearsed and organized various activities. Now, De Paardenkathedraal primarily provides a space for Utrecht colleagues and other cultural partners to showcase their work, including DOX, the Early Music Festival, De Dansers, Tweetakt, HKU University of the Arts Utrecht, ArtEZ University of the Arts, and Het Filiaal theater makers.
Want to know more about De Paardenkathedraal, for example about its history or rental options?
