Eugène Ionesco National Theatre

Eugène Ionesco National Theatre (1991) — founded September 11, 1991 with Ionesco's personal consent, Petru Vutcărău troupe, own venue since 2007 in former «Moscova».

4.7 · 1242 reviews· Chișinău

RecommendedModerate300-700 leiSmart casualIn ChișinăuIndoor

Also worth it for

Show in absurd repertoire (Ionesco/Beckett) + tour of recycled «Moscova» building.

Why it’s worth visiting

Good for the cultural traveler — a theatre devoted to absurdist drama (Ionesco, Beckett), housed in the repurposed former "Moscova" building. Pairs well with the Opera and the Palace of the Republic.

The story

Eugène Ionesco National Theatre is one of Chișinău's main theatres, founded on September 11, 1991 — shortly after the Republic of Moldova's declaration of independence. Initiative: a team of actor-graduates from the prestigious «B. Shchukin» Theatre School in Moscow, led by director Petru Vutcărău. Eugène Ionesco, the great Romanian-French playwright, personally agreed that the new Moldovan theatre should bear his name — a deeply symbolic gesture. Since February 2007, by governmental decision, the theatre has its own venue — the former «Moscova» recreation centre building.

What to expect

Best at

Evening

Duration2-3 h

Ideal group1-300 people

LanguagesRO · RU

ReservationRequired in advance

Good for

Relaxed eveningCultural discoveryRomantic dateWeekend chillAs a coupleSmall groupFirst-time visitor

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What people love

founded Sep 11 1991 with Ionesco's personal consent
troupe from «Shchukin» Moscow school
founder-director Petru Vutcărău
own venue since 2007 (former «Moscova»)
repertoire absurd + Beckett + Ionesco
international festivals

Photo moments

theatre façade (former «Moscova»)
hall with curtain before show
Eugène Ionesco plaque
foyer at intermission

Ambiance

Family-friendlyGroup-friendlyRomanticInstagrammableReservation neededParkingCards OK

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What visitors wrote

“Come on. I know you can find better chairs :) the actors thought are amazing and talented!”
— Alexandru Andrusca 5
“We had an absolutely amazing experience in the National Theatre this weekend. Phenomenal show and very affordable and the actors were absolutely incredible and highly recommended to anyone who wants to try it out”
— jora jitaru 5
“My favorite theater 🎭 ❤️ The theater embraced me with such care, love, and warmth. The actors delivered an incredible performance, and the attentive staff provided fantastic service. P.S Anatol stole my heart😏😍”
— Iana Nicolaenco 5