Bonbonnière Summary
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Zaterdag 13 september
Saturday, September 13th
Zondag 14 september
Sunday, September 14th
The iconic Bonbonnière is reopening after such a long time. The Bonbonnière was built in 1606 as a monastery church for the Jesuits (Society of Jesus), who chose Maastricht as their first permanent settlement in the Netherlands in 1575 and opened the Jesuit College in Maastricht. This monastery was designed by architect Peter Huyssens, who had joined the Jesuits and entered this monastery a few years earlier. From 1788 onwards, the former Jesuit church was converted into a municipal theatre. The theatre hall was built in Baroque style, with a domed painted ceiling, the Rococo stucco work of the old church ceiling, round balconies with decorative stucco work and lots of red plush.
During Open Monument Days, there is a lot to see and do here. We want to give as many interested people as possible the opportunity to visit. That is why we work with time slots with the maximum capacity of 650 people, where everyone can look around and participate for an hour and a half. At the end of the time slot, you will be asked to leave the building quickly so that a new group can enter. Please cooperate and always follow the instructions of the security guards and our hosts/hostesses.
Programme:
- Simultaneous performances in the Redoutezaal and the Theaterzaal with well-known companies. This programme will be announced at the beginning of September and posted on the website.
- In the White Room on the first floor, there is a special exhibition by the university library about the remarkable history of this church and the influence of the Jesuits in Maastricht. This former monastery is the origin of the important special collection of Maastricht University Library, the Jesuit library with no fewer than 250,000 volumes. The exposition also focuses on the building as a theater in the 19th and 20th century and its use during World War II. For example, there is a portrait of Marlene Dietrich (painted by Charles Eyck). Dietrich performed at the Bonbonnière for American soldiers in 1944 or 1945.
- In the Olterdissen foyer on the first floor, a compilation of performances from the opera “Kaptein vaan Köpenick” and the “Veldeke Vastelaovends Cabbarèt” will be shown continuously.
- There is a digital tour; there are columns with a QR code at a number of locations. If you scan them, you will receive background information. This concerns the exterior of the building, the Grand Theater Café and the three halls.
- The Grand Theater Café is open, where drinks can be consumed. Drinks may not be consumed outside the café.
As is well known, the Bonbonnière has been closed to the public for quite some time. Inspections have been carried out and no unusual risks have been identified. We have made the building as suitable as possible for these Open Days, but please be careful, especially on the stairs and near the doors, as you are there at your own risk and no liability is accepted.
For those who have difficulty walking, the lift is out of service. As a result, only the Redoutezaal and the Grand Theater Café are accessible.
Furthermore, there is also a temporary bicycle parking facility available at OLV Wal for visitors to the Bonbonnière.
Boottocht
Het terrein is ook per boot te bereiken. Rederij Stiphout heeft een pendeldienst naar Slavante en terug naar Maastricht voor € 9,- p.p.
Vertrekpunt Maaspromenade tussen 11.00 en 16.00 uur, elk uur
Vertrekpunt Slavante
tussen 11.20 en 16.20 uur, elk uur
Klik op onderstaande knop om tickets te bestellen.
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