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The Bosco Theatre is an original Dutch "Kermis-circus" tent which was built in 1909. It was used by the Ophof family who performed their own family circus in it.
Across a wide wooden stairway, we reach the "Parade" (a wide, covered, piece of flooring). On this Parade we find the old box office and both entrances into the actual circus hall: a round structure with a diameter of almost 13 meters under a steep canvas roof rising to around 7 meters.
Entering the heart of the tent is a special experience. It is a darkened space in brown and red. The interior exists of a steep tribune (7 levels!) in a half moon shape and offers enough place for 200 spectators. The performing area is 7 meters deep in the middle and 13 meters wide. The back is covered by a black backdrop.
The Bosco Theatre combines great intimacy with a considerable capacity for an audience. A very fine setting for childrens theatre, musical acts, stand-up comedians, puppet theatre, etc.
Recently renovated
Recently, the Bosco Theatre has been renovated and is in good shape. The tent is very stable for all weather conditions. The roof is covered by a strong dark brown (fire resistant) canvas.
We have emergency lights and fire extinguishers. The tent has an independent construction and can stand without anchoring.
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Back to the future; building the new tent
Restoring and exploiting two 'tents' of a hundred years old over more than 30 years already has taught a lot about the logic and the knowledge, the skills of the people who build those tents …
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Spiegeltent "Het Danspaleis" anno 1908
Besides the Bosco Theatre our firm is the proud owner of the legendary Belgian spiegeltent "Het Danspaleis" (Dance Palace). Spiegeltent "Het Danspaleis" is world renowned for its extraordinary charm and many uses:
www.danspaleis.com