Theatre entertainment in Budapest
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Pesti Vigadó
This Romantic-style hall, built in 1865 and facing the Danube to the west of Vörösmarty tér, is a popular venue for concerts, dance performances and other cultural events. It was badly damaged during WWII and, though the original style of the exterior was retained, the interior is all new and has been recently renovated.
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Merlin Theatre
This international theatre stages numerous plays in English, often performed by such local troupes as Scallabouche, Budapest’s only alternative British theatre company, and its own Atlantisz troupe. It’s usually pretty serious stuff, with little scenery and few props.
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National Theatre
This rather eclectic venue is the place to go if you want to brave a play in Hungarian or just check out the bizarre and very controversial architecture built in 2002 according to the designs of Mária Siklós.
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József Katona Theatre
The József Katona Theatre is the best known in Hungary and is a public theatre supported mainly by the city of Budapest. Its studio theatre, Kamra, hosts some of the best troupes in the country.
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International Buda Stage
Farther afield on the way to the Buda Hills, the IBS is a more recent arrival than the Merlin, with occasional performances – often comedies – in English.
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Central Ticket Office
Central Ticket Office is the busiest theatrical ticket agency, with tickets to plays and other events at theatres around Budapest.
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