Theatre des Arts in the SodaFabriek
Where Amsterdam flourished in the 17th century, Schiedam had its Golden Age only a hundred
years later. How come? Because of alcohol! The stalled alcohol import from France made
Schiedam an emerging spot for gin distillery. In order to further develop this industry and to
export gin worldwide, various warehouses were built. Two of these warehouses stood the test of
time and are the backdrop for Theatre Des Arts on September 14 and 15.
After the gin industry declined in the last quarter of the 19th century, two warehouses - Lijfland
and Coerlandt - were taken into use as a soda factory. The processes of crystallization of soda
have been constantly changing over the years, but in any case caused damage to the health of the factory workers as well as to the buildings. Stones flaked and wood shattered. The long vacancy after
have been constantly changing over the years, but in any case caused damage to the health of the factory workers as well as to the buildings. Stones flaked and wood shattered. The long vacancy after
closing in 1975 did not do any good either. Nevertheless, local residents saw the beauty and the
atmosphere of the old warehouses, and requested for a total restoration.
Nowadays, the Soda Factory offers decor to entrepreneurs, artists, students, festivals and other
creative excesses. On September 14th and 15th, at this location, the extraordinary exhibition
'Theatre Des Arts' will take place. The history and the current appearances of the building brought
us to the idea to organize an unconventional and surprising exhibition wherein we combine art and
interior design in a surprising way.
Herewith we invite you for an inspiring experience at a very special location:
Theatre Des Arts
September, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th, from 12-16 hrs.
SodaFabriek, Makkersstraat 3, 3111 AL te Schiedam
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