Currency

Since 1 January 2002 the official currency is the EURO (€).

Electricity

Current is AC 220 volts 50 cycles; plugs are of the round 2-pin type.

Bank service

Opening hours: Monday through Friday 9am to 3pm (some closing for an hour at lunchtime).

Cash points

The nearest one to the theatre is in the Wapper, 5 minutes’ walk from the Arenberg Theatre. Additional cash points may be found on the Eiermarkt (Boerentoren) and in the Pandstraat.

Taxi

Antwerp Taxi, tel: +32/(0)3-238 38 38.

Credit cards

All major cards are accepted (Visa, and to a lesser extent American Express, Diners’ Club and Eurocard).

Postal service

Opening hours: 9am to 12 noon and 2pm to 5 pm.

Tips, VAT, Taxes

In Belgium prices are quoted “all inclusive”. No additional tipping necessary but tips can be given if you want to reward exceptional service.

Emergency numbers

Medical emergency: 100
Fire: 100
Police: 101
Red Cross: 105
Anti-poison centre: 070/24 52 45
Burns centre: 03/217 75 95
Doctor on call: 1207 or: Central number for Antwerp: +32/(0)3-286 11 86