Dutch National Opera & Ballet is situated right in the centre of Amsterdam. The theatre is internationally renowned for its contemporary and innovative productions by the two resident companies, Dutch National Opera and Dutch National Ballet, which are considered among the best in the world. Seating 1600 and with a stage over 20 metres wide, Dutch National Opera & Ballet is one of the largest and most technically advanced theatres in Europe. Besides looking impressive, it is also a production house, and everything is made under its own roof – from music to dance, from props to costumes and from special effects to wigs.