Theater de Machinefabriek
Theater de Machinefabriek is the Noord Nederlands Toneel’s own theatre. The striking building was designed in the early 20th century by the municipal architect J.A. Mulock Houwer and was originally a coal-fired power station.
Theater de Machinefabriek is the Noord Nederlands Toneel’s own theatre. This striking building was designed in the early 20th century by the municipal architect J.A. Mulock Houwer and was originally a coal-fired power station. Until around 1936, the power station supplied electricity to the whole city of Groningen. Due to the building’s listed status, the façade has never been altered, but a completely different world lies hidden behind it. For example, the former turbine hall and boiler house have now been converted into a 160-seat theatre auditorium. In addition, the building houses a rehearsal room, a workshop, a costume studio, office space, a canteen and two foyers.