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Casa Rosso. Photo: Martin Alberts
50-year anniversary of erotica TEXT: BERTHE VAN DEN HURK
In 1968, the erotic theatre Casa Rosso opened its doors for the very first time. Fifty years later, it has grown into a household name and its parent company Janot Entertainment, has multiple venues. Certainly, Amsterdam’s redlight district would not be the same without it. Casa Rosso is the epicentre of Amsterdam’s red-light district. The world-famous erotic theatre stages numerous solo and duo performances, impressive poledance acts and interactive shows with humour. Tickets are available at the door and online, and visitors can stay as long as they like. With 184 red velvet chairs facing the stage, it is the perfect place to watch seductive acts come alive. 72 | Issue 55 | July 2018
One of the reasons for the success of Casa Rosso is owner Jan Otten, who started out as a doorman and climbed the company ladder until he eventually took over the business. Even though he is now 76 years old, he still works every day, including handling ticket sales at the door of Casa Rosso. “I don’t have the time to retire,” states Otten. “Besides, this job keeps me young. Many people my age are sitting at home doing nothing. I feel alive when I’m at work.”
ples, there is something for everyone,” says Otten. In October this year, Janot Entertainment will celebrate its 50-year anniversary with a range of festive events.
Fifty years of erotic theatre Casa Rosso’s parent company Janot Entertainment, has become a real empire within the erotic theatre scene of Amsterdam. “We have a unique concept; erotic theatre for men, women and cou-
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