Rotterdam in development

R O T T E R D A M I N O N T W I K K E L I N G | 2 0 1 8 74 mmelien Mathijsse, General Director of Theater Zuidplein: “We are really looking forward to the new building. It needs to be a space where you can just walk in to see or experience something beautiful, to get something to eat or drink, and especially to come together. Somewhere where you can celebrate who you are!” From the early morning to late at night, everyone is welcome in this new cultural ‘living room’ in Rotterdam South. The art building will be realised in the middle of Hart van Zuid, close to the bus and metro station and to the main entrance to the Zuidplein Shopping Centre. Theater Zuidplein will be able to realise its ambitions even better in this location: presenting shows to a new audience and developing talent. A podium that is really for everyone and for every talent. You can see a very broad range of performances at the theatre: cabaret, dance, shows, theatre concerts, children’s theatre, young adult theatre, afternoon performances for older people, festivals and shows by guest programmers. It is also a breeding ground for talent. The theatre is already attracting Rotterdam audiences to its activities and offering internships and training placements to talented people. The new building will soon enable the theatre to expand that role even further. Theater Zuidplein believes it is important for every group in society to have the opportunity to enjoy the theatre: by incorporating topical subjects that matter, the theatre offers food for thought or an evening of laughter and entertainment. THEATER ZUIDPLEIN IN ROTTERDAM SOUTH IN A FEW YEARS, THEATER ZUIDPLEIN WILL RECEIVE A NEW THEATRE BUILDING AS PART OF HART VAN ZUID (‘HEART OF ROTTERDAM SOUTH’). TOGETHER WITH THE LIBRARY, IT WILL FORM THE CULTURAL ‘HEART’ OF ROTTERDAM SOUTH.