Ódry Színpad, University theatre in District VIII, Budapest, Hungary
Ódry Színpad is a theatre in Budapest's eighth district that serves as a teaching venue for students of the University of Theatre and Film Arts. The building hosts multiple theatrical works each academic year, performed by and featuring students in various roles both on stage and behind the scenes.
This theatre began in 1959 when a former building used by a Christian youth organization was repurposed as a performance space for the university. The conversion of the structure, which had previously held offices and a chapel, reflected a shift toward supporting theatrical education and public performances in the district.
This venue serves as a working laboratory where students of the University of Theatre and Film Arts test ideas through live performances in front of audiences. Visitors witness emerging actors and directors working with scripts that span from established classics to newly written pieces, reflecting how young artists engage with both tradition and new theatrical voices.
The theatre is located on Vas Street in the eighth district and can be reached by walking or taking public transport through the neighborhood. Visitors should check ahead to see what productions are scheduled, as the programme changes regularly with new student works throughout the year.
Alongside the main stage, the building contains a smaller performance space called Padlás kamaraterem where experimental and studio works take place before intimate audiences. This secondary venue gives students a chance to test more daring ideas in a more personal setting.
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