Ludowy Theatre, Municipal theatre in Nowa Huta district, Kraków, Poland
The Ludowy Theatre is a theatre building in Nowa Huta featuring a cubic architectural form with seating for around 420 people. It sits within the Osiedle Teatralne housing development and provides a compact venue for performances.
The theatre opened in 1955 during a period when Poland was moving away from strict ideological control of the arts. It was established as part of a broader shift toward greater artistic freedom in the country.
The name means 'People's' in Polish, reflecting its role as a cultural space for the community. Visitors come here to experience reworked classical plays presented with a modern perspective.
The theatre is located in the Osiedle Teatralne residential area and is easy to reach. Most performances happen during the theatrical season, so checking the programme ahead of time helps plan your visit.
The theatre travelled internationally and showed Polish dramatic works at major festivals like Edinburgh. These appearances helped bring contemporary Polish theatre to international attention.
Location: Kraków
Official opening: 1955
Address: osiedle Teatralne 34
Website: http://ludowy.pl
GPS coordinates: 50.08022,20.03214
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41
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