Comedy Theatre of Budapest, Art Nouveau theatre in District XIII, Budapest, Hungary
The Comedy Theatre building features ornate architectural details, multiple levels, and large performance spaces designed by architects Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer.
The theatre opened in 1896 on former swampland, funded by Count István Keglevich and other investors, marking the expansion of Budapest's cultural institutions.
The venue presents both Hungarian and international productions, including adaptations of Shakespeare, contemporary dramas, and experimental works on its main stage.
Located at Szent István körút 14, the theatre sells approximately 350,000 tickets annually and offers online booking services for its regular performances.
The theatre maintains a chamber venue called Pesti Színház in District V, which provides additional space for intimate productions and children's shows.
Location: Budapest District XIII
Location: Budapest
Inception: 1896
Architects: Fellner & Helmer
Official opening: 1896
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
Website: http://pestiszinhaz.hu
GPS coordinates: 47.51250,19.05139
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:27
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