House in Budapest is something not to be missed and although
less well known than the Vienna Opera House, many believe
the productions are on a par. Performance listings can be
found in Pesti Est or Pesti Müso. Budapest Week
carries reviews for new shows. Curtain up is usually between
7 to 8 pm. As in many eastern European cities you are asked
to take of your coat and put it in the cloakroom before entering
the auditorium.
Budapest Opera House
Andrassy Street
Telefone number 332-7914 and 353-0170
1600 seats with seats costing from €30 for the best seats right down to €4 for the gallery for even a top international gala performance of a major well known opera. And you’ll also have the opportunity to admire the beautiful interior. Definitely a great night out even if you are not into classical music. Cheaper tickets are often available just before the performances. You can also get a tour of the magnificent building at 3 pm and 4 pm most days. The ERKEL THEATRE -
Köztársaság tér 30.
Phone : 333-0540 is part of the Hungarian State Opera House and also puts on major Ballet, Opera and Operetta productions.
Bárka Theatre
Üllői út 82, Budapest
Telephone - + 36 1 303 6505
Four auditoriums and lies next to the Orczy-kert (garden) in Józsefváros.
Folklore
There are many venues where you can see Traditional Hungarian music and dance and believe it or not also learn to do the Hungarian Dances. It’s touristy but well worth a night out in one of the many concert halls, castles, and churches putting on Traditional shows. Your hotel will have several leaflets on these or you will get them in the Tourist Offices.
Budapesti Operettszínház
Nagymező u. 19.
Telephone - + 36 1 353 2172
Stages everything from Fiddler on the Roof to Chicago. A popular Art Noveau venue just around the corner from Budapest's State Opera House.
Katona József Színház
Petőfi Sándor utca 6
Telephone - + 36 1 266 5200
A famous independent theatre company that plays regularly overseas. Stages modern innovative productions.
Madách Színház
Erzsébet körút 31
Telephone - + 36 1 478 2000
A mix of popular favourites offered with show information made available in English, German and Hungarian.
Merlin Theatre
Gerlóczy utca 4
Telephone - + 36 1 317 9338
Popular with tourists as performances are usually in English. Own restaurant.
Nemzeti Színház (National Theatre)
Bajor Gizi Park 1
Telephone - + 36 1 476 6800
Surrounded by a large park and out of town, the National Theatre
offers mainly domestic and international musicals and dramas.
Vigszínház (Comedy Theatre)
Szent István Körút 14
Telephone - + 36 1 329 2340
An extensive schedule of performances with a range from Shakespeare’s
“Twelfth Night” to range of programming from Woody
Allen's Play it Again Sam to Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
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