Sándor Hevesi Theatre, Municipal theatre in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary

The Sándor Hevesi Theatre occupies a building on Kosztolányi Street in central Zalaegerszeg, originally the Workers' Home of the Zalaegerszeg Trade Unions, opened on 28 January 1968 with Katona's Bánk bán. Remodelled for theatrical use from 1980, it has a main stage and, since 2007, shares its former studio with the Griff Puppet Theatre.

The building was created in the 1950s initially as a cultural centre for local communities. A major renovation in the 1980s transformed it into a professional theatre venue.

The theatre is named after Sándor Hevesi, a theatre director and critic born in 1871 who was a native of Zalaegerszeg. Its founding director, József Ruszt, followed the principle of a 'layered theatre': a varied repertoire across genres, staged in new ways so that every social group could find its way to the house. Introductory performances of classic works were used to turn young people into spectators.

The theatre is located in the downtown area and is easily accessible by public transport. Visitors should check what shows are running, as the programme changes regularly throughout the year.

The theatre opened in 1983 with Imre Madách's famous play 'The Tragedy of Man', a classic work of Hungarian literature. This opening marked a symbolic beginning for the venue as a professional stage.