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Theatre, Cinema and Casinos leaving cinema-goers free to
choose which version they
Budapest has many theatres, which are worth visiting not prefer. Those who do not
only for their impressive repertoires, but also because they understand Hungarian should
are invariably located in beautiful, historic buildings. Cinemas choose the angol nyelvű (English
show the latest films, although few retain the original soundtrack) version of the film.
For films in English with no
soundtrack. For late-night dancing, the city has a wealth subtitles at all, look out for the
of popular clubs to choose from. words, angol nyelvű, felirat nélkül.
Apart from foreign films,
the cinemas also show native
Theatre
which host satirical cabaret Hungarian films. The range
The National Dance Theatre shows. The most prestigious is covers both the latest
regularly hosts performances the József Katona Theatre, releases and vintage films from
at different venues. Other which became famous following a time of Hungarian cinematic
established theatres include perfor man ces in Paris and glory, notably when Miklós
the Madách Theatre, Festival London. The Vígszínház, Jancsó and István Szabó
Theatre, Nemzeti Theatre meaning “comedy theatre”, received international awards
and Pesti Theatre. The Új specializes in musicals for directing. The Moorish style
Színház (New Theatre) also (as does the Madách Theatre). In Uránia Nemzeti Filmszínház
performs in English. Trafó is summer rock-operas are staged film palace has operated as a
an exciting showcase for all on Margaret Island. These shows cinema since 1899.
the contemporary arts. are remarkable both for the All cinema tickets can be
The Budapest Secret Theatre quality of the production and bought a few hours in advance.
produces and shares English the magnificent island setting. Some cinemas will sell tickets
language theatre performances for showings the next day.
in Budapest and Central Europe.
They have no permanent venue Cinema Casinos
or repertoire, but create Many of Budapest’s cinemas
opportunites for the English- were built during the 1920s and Budapest has five well-
speaking community in 1930s and, despite renovations, established casinos. To enter a
Hungary to experience English have been superceded by regular casino you must show
theatre in the original language, modern multiplexes such as a passport or official ID.
and for actors working in those in the shopping malls At the casinos listed below,
Hungary to perform in English. Duna Plaza, Westend City players can try roulette, Black
Visit their website for the latest Center, and Corvin Filmpalota. Jack, poker and the wheel of
information on performances. Most foreign films in Hungary fortune. Both are open 24 hours
Budapest has over 30 are now both dubbed and a day. Casino Tropicana,
drama and cabaret theatres, subtitled into Hungarian, requires evening dress.
DIRECTORY
Theatre National Dance Vígszínház Casinos
Theatre Szent István körút 14.
Budapest Secret Tel (06 1) 201 44 07. Map 2 E1. Casino Tropicana
Theatre ∑ tancszinhaz.hu Tel (06 1) 329 23 40. Vigadó utca 2.
Map 4 D1.
∑ budapestsecret Nemzeti Theatre Cinema Tel (06 1) 266 30 62.
theatre.com Bajor Gizi Park 1.
Map 7 B1. Corvin Filmpalota Las Vegas Casino
Festival Theatre Tel (06 1) 476 68 68. Corvin köz 1. Széchenyi István tér 2
Palace of the Arts, Tel (06 1) 459 50 50. (Sofitel Budapest
Komor Marcell utca 1. Pesti Theatre Palace Duna Plaza Chain Bridge).
Váci utca 9.
Tel (06 1) 555 30 00. Map 4 E1 (10 D4). Váci út 178. Map 2 D5.
Tel (06 1) 266 20 81.
József Katona Tel (06 1) 266 55 57. Tel (06 1) 999 61 61.
Theatre Trafó Palace West End
Petöfi Sándor utca 6. Liliom utca 41. Váci út 1–3.
Map 4 E1 (10 D4). Map 7 B5. Map 2 F2.
Tel (06 1) 317 40 61. Tel (06 1) 215 16 00. Tel (06 1) 999 61 61.
Új Színház Uránia Nemzeti
Madách Theatre (New Theatre) Filmszínház
Erzsébet körút 29–33. Paulay Ede utca 35. Rákóczi út 21.
Map 7 A2. Map 2 F5. Map 7 A3.
Tel (06 1) 478 20 41. Tel (06 1) 269 60 21. Tel (06 1) 486 34 13.

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