Slovak National Theatre

Slovak National Theatre
Slovenské národné divadlo
New Slovak National Theatre building
Map
AddressPribinova 17, Staré Mesto
Bratislava
Slovakia
Coordinates48°08′33″N 17°06′38″E / 48.1425°N 17.1105°E / 48.1425; 17.1105
TypeTheatre
Capacity1,700
Construction
Opened1 March 1920 (1920-03-01)
Expanded14 April 2007
Years active1920–present
Website
snd.sk

The Slovak National Theater (Slovak: Slovenské národné divadlo, abbr. SND) is the oldest professional theatre in Slovakia, consisting of three ensembles: opera, ballet, and drama. Its history begins shortly after the establishment of the first Czechoslovak Republic in 1918. It is located in the capital, Bratislava.

The theatre is currently based in two separate buildings: the historic Neo-Renaissance building at Gorkého 2 (Hviezdoslavovo námestie) and the new SND building in the Old Town, opened on 14 April 2007, at Pribinova 17. Performances take place on most days of the year. The Slovak National Theatre has represented Slovak culture on its numerous tours abroad.